Sep 25, 2025
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Electronic bank fraud underreported
Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, says electronic bank fraud, though a serious problem, remains underreported. He was at the time speaking after receiving…
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Minister Persaud: Too often parents do not take complaints of abuse by children seriously
Oftentimes, parents do not believe reports of abuse when they are shared by their children. This concern was highlighted by Minister of Human Services and…
Heritage Games open with 800 athletes across Guyana
The Heritage Games, the highlight of Amerindian Heritage Month, opened on Wednesday at the Everest Cricket Ground in Georgetown with 800 athletes from all ten…
Fisherman charged with child rape granted $500,000 bail
Norvin Oneil, a 20-year-old fisherman of Westbury, Essequibo, was charged with the offence of Rape of a Child Under the Age of 16 Years, allegedly…
Assistant accountant charged with $5M theft from GECOM
Dikimbie Gittens, a 30-year-old Assistant Accountant of Onderneeming, Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, has been charged with stealing more than $5 million from the Guyana…
Two dead, one injured in Soesdyke-Linden Highway accident
Two men were killed and another seriously injured in an accident on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, in the vicinity of Loo Creek, around midnight today. The…
LGC re-elects Ally as president
The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) has reaffirmed its confidence in Anasha Ally, re-electing her as President during its Annual General Meeting and elections held on…
Batavia village gets 24-hour power with new solar grid
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Wednesday commissioned a $300 million solar grid in Batavia Village, Region Seven, providing the hinterland community with 24-hour…
Partially decomposed body of Golden Grove resident discovered at Nabaclis sea dam
Police have launched an investigation into the death of 45-year-old Dwayne Roberson, called ‘El Paso,’ whose partially decomposed body was discovered on Tuesday at the…
President tells UN: Guyana will not cower to threats from Venezuela
Guyana will not cower to coercion or intimidation in the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela, President Dr. Irfaan Ali told the 80th United Nations General…
Top US med schools, AI companies ready to set up shop in Guyana
Top medical schools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies have expressed interest in establishing a presence in Guyana, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has said. The…
From Santa Rosa to national tourism leadership: Candace Phillips is inspiring change
For Candace Phillips, of Lokono (Arawak) heritage, the winding river journeys of her childhood shaped more than just memories—they shaped her life’s work. Born in…
Ten youth-friendly spaces to be opened for children, teens this year
Ten new youth-friendly spaces will be opened this year as part of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s expanded juvenile and teen support…
Mohabir is Pegasus Young Knights Challenge Champion
Julian Mohabir is the Pegasus Young Knights Challenge Champion after playing spectacularly in the inaugural chess competition hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) at…
Phase Two of Silica City to target diaspora investors
Work will soon begin on the second phase of Silica City, the country’s first smart and sustainable urban development, Housing Minister Collin Croal said on…
US remains key trade ally, President Ali tells Secretary Rubio
President Mohamed Irfaan Ali met on Tuesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, with talks focusing on regional security,…
Massy support farmers, entrepreneurs through Agricultural Innovation Programme
Youth and women entrepreneurs in agriculture will benefit from Massy Stores’ recent donation of one million dollars’ worth of Algas Organic Total Plant Tonic Concentrate…
Bridges linking Parika to hinterland under construction
Construction of the Makouria and Bonasika bridges is now underway as part of the government’s plan to improve connectivity between Parika and the hinterland regions,…