Nov 16, 2025
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Police report sharp drop in robberies, steep rise in cybercrime
Robberies fell sharply this year even as cybercrime surged, the Police Force said on Friday, outlining crime trends ahead of the holiday security period. Crime…
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Tiger Bay to become Georgetown’s first ‘model neighbourhood’
The community of Tiger Bay is set to become Georgetown’s first “model neighbourhood” under a major redevelopment initiative announced on Sunday during a walkabout through…
Police ramp up security for holiday season
With the holiday period fast approaching, the Guyana Police Force has unveiled a comprehensive security plan aimed at safeguarding both residents and visitors throughout Georgetown.…
Cyclist fatally struck by lorry
A 69-year-old cyclist died on Thursday after being struck by a lorry at the intersection of Lamaha Street and Vlissengen Road in Georgetown. Lennox George…
Motorcyclist dies in Lethem road collision
A 22-year-old motorcyclist died on Thursday after colliding with a Brazil-registered pickup on the Barrack Retreat Corridor in Lethem, police said. Barth Paul, of St.…
Guyana dominates Bahamas on opening night of women’s CBC
Guyana’s women’s basketball team dominated The Bahamas 102-75 in their opening match of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall,…
Deal signed for supercomputing facility in Wales
The Government and Cerebras Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build and operate a 100-megawatt artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Wales,…
Sisters turn sacrifices into academic success
Two sisters are about to make family history. Devika and Nandani Baljit will soon walk across the stage at the University of Guyana, becoming the…
21 trained to tackle youth violence
Twenty-one individuals have been certified as “trainers of trainers” after completing the Foundations Programme, a key initiative aimed at tackling youth violence across Guyana. The…
Harmony Club expands to St. Gabriel’s Primary School
Pupils of St. Gabriel’s Primary School are now part of the expanding Harmony Club, a programme by the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) and the Ministry…
QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies, PETRONAS partner in Guyana offshore Block S4
Guyana has signed a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) for the shallow-water Block S4 offshore the country with a consortium comprising QatarEnergy (35%), TotalEnergies (40%, operator),…
Woman fatally stabs man during argument
A 30-year-old carpenter, Kevin Alexander, of Block 22, Wismar, Linden, was fatally stabbed on Monday night during a reported domestic dispute at his residence. Police…
Guyana, Brazil partner to strengthen organ donation and transplantation programme
Guyana and Brazil are advancing collaboration on organ donation and transplantation as part of a joint mission aimed at strengthening Guyana’s national transplant programme, officials…
PM Phillips calls for greater security cooperation, climate financing at EU-Caribbean meeting
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, on Monday urged enhanced security cooperation, increased climate financing, and stronger multilateral mechanisms during the EU-Caribbean Leaders Meeting, held…
President Ali urges unified global action to tackle environmental crisis
President Dr Irfaan Ali has warned that divisions among global actors are undermining a unified international response to the escalating environmental crisis threatening the planet.…
Port Mourant set to transform into college town
The Port Mourant, Berbice campus of the Guyana Technical Training College Inc. is set to transform the community into a “college town,” according to its…
Overcoming grief and other battles: Husband and wife set to graduate from UG
In a touching story of dedication and partnership, Berbicians Nicholas and Raveena Ackree will be celebrating a significant milestone when they graduate on December 6th…
Glasgow, Fernandes honoured at NSC Awards
Omari Glasgow and Nicolette Fernandes captured the nation’s highest sporting honours, claiming the Senior Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards for 2024 at the…