Aug 30, 2025
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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…
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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…
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,…
Drones to deliver emergency medical supplies
Drones will be deployed to deliver urgent blood supplies and essential medical items across the country, President Dr Irfaan Ali announced on Friday during the…
Major security projects commissioned to boost public safety, security in Georgetown
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn on Friday commissioned four major security infrastructure projects in Police Regional Division 4A, part of a broader government plan to…
APNU promises to address concerns of Paramakatoi residents
Prime Ministerial candidate for A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Juretha Fernandes, has pledged that her party will address key concerns raised by residents of…
False and misleading: GECOM rejects claim army could serve as presiding officers
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Friday dismissed reports that members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) could be appointed as presiding officers in next…
Bartica man found dead in Friendship hotel
Police are investigating the killing of a 40-year-old boat operator, Ryan Fredericks, whose body was found at a hotel on the East Bank of Demerara…
EU observers deployed across Guyana ahead of September 1 elections
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has begun deploying its short-term observers across Guyana in preparation for the September 1 General and Regional…
Guyana squash teams qualify for CAC Games
The senior national men’s and women’s squash teams have qualified for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games after a strong performance at the…
Curries take centre stage in new recipe book celebrating culinary heritage
Guyana’s diverse culinary culture was showcased on Thursday with the launch of the recipe book A Taste of Guyanese Curries at the Carnegie School of…
Ex-ANUG executive says PPP/C best
Former A New and United Guyana (ANUG) executive Paul Yearwood has endorsed the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), calling it the most capable political force…
CARICOM Secretary General: Young voices at heart of regional development
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is charting bold new territory in youth engagement with transformative strategies to empower the next generation of Caribbean leaders. During a…
Jagdeo: PPP/C has delivered, urges electorate not to be swayed by false narrative
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is poised to secure a majority in Monday’s general election, General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday. At the…
New play park opens at Unity Village
A family at the newly commissioned park (DPI photo) It is the 14th park commissioned by First Lady Arya Ali since the initiative was launched…
GPOC halts outbound parcels to US after duty-free exemption ends
The Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) on Wednesday suspended all outbound parcels and packages to the United States with immediate effect, citing the end of…