Sep 1, 2025
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Jagdeo confident of resounding PPP victory
People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has expressed confidence in a resounding victory for the party as he spoke with members of…
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Region Two: First-time and elderly voters lead the way
Election Day in Region Two unfolded in an atmosphere of calm and order, with residents turning out steadily to cast their ballots at 158 polling…
US-based businessman dies in brawl at Coomacka Mines
Courtney Evans, a 49-year-old businessman from New York, USA, and Coomacka Mines, Linden, was allegedly murdered on Sunday during a brawl at Coomacka Mines…
GECOM chair urges peace, rejection of misinformation, intimidation and unrest ahead of elections
Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh on Sunday appealed to all stakeholders to maintain peace and calm ahead of tomorrow's…
GECOM says ’fully prepared’ for elections
On the eve of Guyana’s General and Regional Elections, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has declared itself “fully prepared” to conduct the polls. Chief Elections…
Several women charged with unlawful wounding in Bartica brawl
Eight people have been charged in connection with a brawl at Byderabo, Bartica, on Wednesday, police said. Albert James, 54, a gold miner, pleaded guilty…
Security guard stabbed to death by colleague during confrontation over missing cellphone
Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of Shawn Lovell, a 57-year-old security guard, on Saturday evening outside the Guyana National Museum in Georgetown. Lovell, of…
No one will be left behind, says President Ali
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday vowed that no Guyanese will be left behind under his government as the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)…
Jagdeo: Strong leadership, delivery of promises and unity make the PPP/C only credible contender in elections
The ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is the only credible choice to take Guyana forward, General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo told supporters on Saturday. Highlighting…
GECOM approves agents from AFC, WIN, FGM and ALP
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has approved late submissions from four political parties for the appointment of assistant agents, polling agents and candidates to the…
Rodrigues-Birkett says President Ali ‘stands alone on the international stage’
With one day to go before Guyanese vote, People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) candidate Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett on Saturday praised President Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s global stature, calling…
PM: ‘Now is not the time to take risks with our country’s future’
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Saturday urged voters to back the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) at the upcoming polls, saying continued support…
Cyclist dies in collision with lorry at Ogle Roundabout
A cyclist was killed on Friday afternoon after being struck and run over by a lorry at the Ogle Roundabout on Guyana’s East Coast Demerara,…
Miner killed during robbery
Police in Guyana are investigating the killing of Junior Williams, a 36-year-old miner, who was fatally chopped during an attempted robbery at Issano Landing in…
Sod turned for $440M primary school at Buxton
The Ministry of Education turned the sod for the construction of the new $440 million Company Road Primary School at Buxton, East Coast Demerara. Deputy…
Nandlall apologises amid strong criticism of Cuffy comment
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has apologised for statements made regarding African freedom fighter Cuffy during his address at a public meeting at Stabroek Market Square…
GECOM confirms ballot boxes moved during the day
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has condemned a video circulating on Facebook, reportedly posted by social media commentator Bryan Max, calling it a “false alarm”…
Skeldon set for economic revival
Skeldon, a bustling town in Region Six, is poised for a new chapter of growth and opportunity. Once heavily reliant on the Skeldon Sugar Estate,…