Sep 27, 2025
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Pakistan’s Rauf fined, Farhan warned for provocative gestures
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been fined 30 percent of his match fees for a provocative gesture during the high-voltage Asia Cup Super Four…
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US preparing options for military strikes on drug targets inside Venezuela, sources say
US military officials are drawing up options to target drug traffickers inside Venezuela, with potential strikes within the country’s borders possibly beginning in a matter…
Sustainable tourism must be central to Guyana’s development strategy, says THAG president
Sustainable tourism must be at the heart of Guyana’s development strategy, Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) President Mitra Ramkumar said on Saturday in…
Students could move into New Nismes Secondary by next week
Construction of the new Nismes Secondary School, a $1.3 billion state-of-the-art facility on the West Bank of Demerara, is being accelerated to be fully ready…
President Ali briefs UN chief on Venezuela border case
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday briefed UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the country’s border controversy with Venezuela, saying the case before the International Court…
Guyana scales up respiratory virus surveillance: A quiet revolution in public health
Over the past two years, the Ministry of Health, with continued supporIn a decisive move to strengthen national health security, the Ministry of Health, in…
Women turn training into tools for caregiving and careers
When Bibi Khirdhar signed up for a government-backed course on elderly care, she was thinking first of her 77-year-old uncle. “I’m taking care of my…
Batavia village gets 24-hour power with new solar grid
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Wednesday commissioned a $300 million solar grid in Batavia Village, Region Seven, providing the hinterland community with 24-hour…
US remains key trade ally, President Ali tells Secretary Rubio
President Mohamed Irfaan Ali met on Tuesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, with talks focusing on regional security,…
Bridges linking Parika to hinterland under construction
Construction of the Makouria and Bonasika bridges is now underway as part of the government’s plan to improve connectivity between Parika and the hinterland regions,…
Police detain GECOM staffer amid missing $5M meant for election workers
At least one employee of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has been detained as police investigate the alleged disappearance of approximately $5 million in cash…
Guyana, Oman sign air services agreement to expand connectivity
Guyana and Oman on Monday signed an Air Services Agreement at the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada, aimed…
Tourist guide allegedly stabbed to death at Heritage celebration
A 21-year-old tourist guide, John Elliot of Surama Village, North Rupununi, was allegedly stabbed to death early Sunday morning during an Amerindian Heritage celebration at…
Young mother grieves daughter’s death
A young mother is mourning the death of her daughter, five-year-old Supriya Khan, a pupil of Parika Back Primary School, who died Friday afternoon after…
15 new dialysis units to come online across Guyana by year-end
The local public healthcare system is set for a major boost, with 15 additional dialysis units expected to come online before the end of this…
Mark Vieira to unleash Porsche GT3 at Caribbean clash in South Dakota
Guyana’s motor racing veteran Mark Vieira will debut his new Porsche GT3 at the Caribbean Clash of Champions on November 2 at the South Dakota…
Dream realised: Charity grandmother receives new home
For years, Orlene Lewis, a mother and grandmother from the Charity Squatting Area, dreamed of owning a safe and stable home for her family. On…
Clash of Titans: Warriors and Knight Riders ready for CPL final thriller
The stage is set for a blockbuster showdown in the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final, as the Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago…