Dec 19, 2025
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Three drivers fined $190,000; nine more summoned for dangerous driving
Three minibus drivers in Guyana were fined a total of $190,000 for dangerous driving, while nine others have been summoned to appear in court, authorities…
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King and Campbell give West Indies solid reply to New Zealand’s mammoth total
West Indies 110 for 0 (King 55*, Campbell 45*) trail New Zealand 575 for 8 dec (Conway 227, Latham 137, Ravindra 72*, Greaves 2–83) by…
Conway 178* and Latham 137 grind West Indies to dust
Stumps New Zealand 334 for 1 (Conway 178*, Latham 137, Roach 1–63) vs West Indies The Bay of Plenty lived up to its name, but…
England’s Ashes hopes vanishing after batters fold again
England’s Ashes hopes are vanishing after they were overwhelmed by Australia amid further Snicko controversy on the second day of the third Test. In temperatures…
New look for Bare Root
Residents of Bare Root on the East Coast of Demerara are set to benefit from a series of long-term infrastructure improvements, including a new community…
Impressions enhances visibility of St. Cuthbert’s Mission
Two newly installed 25-foot billboards at St. Cuthbert’s Mission, installed by Impressions Branding and Ignite Television at a cost of $6 million, are being welcomed…
508 nursing assistants enter workforce
A total of 508 nursing assistants graduated from the Ministry of Health’s Health Sciences Education Nursing Assistant Programme on Wednesday. Delivering the programme report at…
Paper committal sought in gas station bombing case as evidence fully disclosed
Prosecutors on Tuesday moved to have the high-profile gas station bombing case determined by paper committal, after confirming that all statements and documentary evidence have…
Brace your backs: TT Prime Minister tells govt officials heavier workload next year
In an evening of glitz and glamour, the United National Congress (UNC) hosted its annual Christmas fundraiser on Saturday evening, marking its first since returning…
WeLead confers Outstanding Woman of Excellence Award on Shoshanna Lall
Deputy Solicitor General Shoshanna V. Lall was awarded the WeLead Outstanding Woman of Excellence Award, the organisation’s highest honour, at the Second Annual WeLead Women…
New midwives ready to serve
The newest cohort of midwifery graduates have expressed optimism that they are ready to serve and make a positive impact in the health sector. Following…
Trafalgar solar farm to save $300 million in fuel costs annually
A 4-megawatt peak (MWp) solar farm was commissioned on Thursday in Trafalgar, Region Five, as part of efforts to expand renewable energy under the Low…
Croal: Vulnerable hinterland households given priority in housing programmes
Efforts are being expanded to improve access to safe and secure housing in hinterland and remote communities through a mix of direct home construction and…
Cash grants will remain but focus is on sustainable prosperity, says Finance Minister
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh said cash grants will continue to form part of the government’s social support system but are not intended to be…
Trump says ‘starting’ land strikes over drugs in latest warning
President Donald Trump said the United States would be “starting” land strikes on drug operations in Latin America, though he again declined to provide…
GPA mourns passing of broadcasting icon ‘Ron’ Robinson
The Guyana Press Association (GPA) on Thursday mourned the passing of veteran broadcaster Ron Robinson, who died quietly at his home at age 79. Robinson…
PSC pushes salary threshold hike, business incentives in 2026 budget
As budget talks intensify, the Private Sector Commission (PSC) has outlined a number of priorities which it would like to see reflected in the 2026…
‘Shoulders’ admits to Home Affairs Ministry burglary, multiple others
Neil Madas, 48, an unemployed man with no fixed address, was on Wednesday charged with five counts of break and enter and larceny allegedly committed…