Oct 23, 2025
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Venezuelan dies in suspected electrocution
A Venezuelan national died on Wednesday after he was reportedly electrocuted while cleaning his yard at Bachelors Adventure, East Coast Demerara, police said. The deceased…
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Hopes fade as search for missing fishermen off Suriname Coast suspended
The Coast Guard of Suriname has officially suspended the large-scale search operation for four fishermen who went missing after their SK boat sank near Lareco…
One dead, another injured in bee attack at Triumph
A contractor has died and another man is hospitalised after a swarm of bees attacked a group of road workers on Wednesday at Surat Drive,…
Venezuelan gold miner charged with murder
A Venezuelan national has been charged with the murder of another Venezuelan gold miner in Guyana’s Cuyuni River area, police said on Wednesday. Jose Manuel…
Dr. Ghazi: Fear and “bush medicine” don’t cure cancer, early detection does
Delays in seeking proper medical care continue to endanger cancer patients in Guyana, according to Dr. Syed Ghazi, Director of Outreach at the Cancer Institute…
Two boats lost, Berbice fisherman appeals for help
A Berbice fisherman is calling on the government for assistance after two of his vessels sank in rough seas within a week, leaving workers unemployed…
Georgetown’s architectural landmark City Hall to reopen soon
Georgetown’s historic City Hall is finally nearing completion. The 135-year-old Gothic-style building has undergone a lengthy restoration, aiming to preserve its architectural legacy while…
Guyana modernising banking sector to boost global competitiveness
Guyana’s banking system is being modernised as part of efforts to enhance global competitiveness, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall said. Speaking…
WTC Georgetown opens doors to connect Guyanese businesses with global markets
The World Trade Centre (WTC) Georgetown was officially launched today with a formal opening ceremony at its Kingston headquarters, marking a historic moment for Guyana…
Sweeping reform for Home Affairs Ministry to boost efficiency, empathy
The Ministry of Home Affairs is undergoing a major service delivery overhaul as part of a broader government initiative to modernise and humanise public administration…
AFC backs Devin Sears, calls for fair investigation
The Alliance For Change (AFC) said it supports former Member of Parliament Devin Sears, who remains in police custody following the discovery of a quantity…
Smart City footage leads police to three suspects in Brewster murder case
Police have taken three persons into custody as investigations intensify into the murder of Faynel Brewster, which occurred on Sunday at West Ruimveldt, Georgetown. According…
Two arrested: Ex-APNU MP’s “tourism plants” turn out to be 310 kg of cannabis
Police in Guyana have arrested former APNU parliamentarian Devin Sears, 39, and Albert Sandy, a 69-year-old farmer, after 310.71 kilograms of cannabis were found in…
India offers digital model to regional partners as Guyana, Suriname advance digitisation
India has expressed its willingness to share its successful digital development model with partners in the Caribbean and Latin America, as Guyana and Suriname work…
Cocoa, coffee production to commence in Region Six
Region Six is set for major agricultural expansion as Guyana partners with the Dominican Republic to launch cocoa and coffee production, while private cane farmers…
PM Phillips: Women are the quiet yet powerful force driving Guyana’s progress
Women have long been the quiet yet powerful force behind progress in Guyana, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said on Saturday, as he underscored…
CARICOM reaffirms commitment to regional peace and fight against narcotrafficking
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the region as a Zone of Peace and intensifying efforts to combat narcotrafficking and the…
Strategic investments, farmer support drive record gains in agriculture sector
Strategic government investments in modern infrastructure and robust support for farmers continue to fuel remarkable growth across Guyana’s agriculture sector, paving the way for another…