Nov 19, 2025
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Guyana strengthens forest conservation leadership at COP30 in Brazil
Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. Vickram Bharrat, is representing Guyana at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, engaging in high-level discussions and bilateral meetings focused on forest…
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Region Six reports 61% drop in serious crimes ahead of holiday season
Region Six (East Berbice–Corentyne) has recorded a remarkable 61 per cent reduction in serious crimes between January 1 and October 28, 2025, compared to the…
Guyana–Belize climate partnership takes spotlight at COP30
Guyana and Belize showcased their climate resilience partnership over the weekend at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, with a focus on uniting efforts under Nationally Determined…
Anand Raghunauth returns as Guyana Chess Federation president
Anand Raghunauth will serve another consecutive term as President of the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF), following the Federation's biennial National Conference held virtually on Sunday,…
Small miners get equipment boost
Six small-scale miners on Monday received essential mining equipment from the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA), part of an ongoing effort to help…
Two die in Silver Hill accident
Two people were killed on Sunday in a collision on the Silver Hill stretch of the Soesdyke–Linden Highway, police in Regional Division 4 ‘B’ said.…
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 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…
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…