Sep 4, 2025
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Former national cyclist Alanzo Greaves dies in Mandela Avenue accident
Former national cyclist Alanzo Greaves lost his life in a motorcycle accident at about 23:30 hrs on Wednesday, along Mandela Avenue in the vicinity of…
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Re-elected Jamaican PM Holness: “No weapon formed against me shall prosper”
Prime Minister Andrew Holness delivered a powerful victory speech after the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) general election win on Wednesday, declaring “no weapon formed against…
PSC surprised by recount request but pledges full support
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) said on Wednesday it was surprised by the request for a recount but pledged full support for the process, stressing…
GECOM’s District Declarations: PPP/C emerges with clear majority, winning eight of 10 regions in elections
Guyana’s ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is on course for a second term after securing eight of the country’s 10 electoral districts in the 2025…
GECOM approves request for recount of ballots in Sub-District Four of District Four
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has received a valid request from A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) for the recount of ballots cast in Sub-District…
Voters in Berbice credit PPP/C with transformation after landslide win
The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) won Region Six in Guyana’s general and regional elections, securing 41,320 votes against 12,623 for its nearest rival, We…
GECOM warns against unofficial declaration of results
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has reminded citizens, political parties and observers that it is the only body authorised to declare official results of the…
Jagdeo: PPP/C to enter Parliament with bigger majority
The ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government is projected to enter the National Assembly with a larger majority than in 2020, General Secretary Dr Bharrat…
Local, international observers praise voting process, urge calm as results awaited
The September 1 General and Regional Elections in Guyana have won praise from both local and international observer groups, which said voting was smooth, professional…
PWDs share mixed reactions to voting process
In a powerful display of inclusion and determination, persons with disabilities (PWDs) turned out to cast their ballots at the General and Regional Elections today.…
Jagdeo confident of resounding PPP victory
People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has expressed confidence in a resounding victory for the party as he spoke with members of…
GECOM says ’fully prepared’ for elections
On the eve of Guyana’s General and Regional Elections, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has declared itself “fully prepared” to conduct the polls. Chief Elections…
Several women charged with unlawful wounding in Bartica brawl
Eight people have been charged in connection with a brawl at Byderabo, Bartica, on Wednesday, police said. Albert James, 54, a gold miner, pleaded guilty…
Security guard stabbed to death by colleague during confrontation over missing cellphone
Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of Shawn Lovell, a 57-year-old security guard, on Saturday evening outside the Guyana National Museum in Georgetown. Lovell, of…
No one will be left behind, says President Ali
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday vowed that no Guyanese will be left behind under his government as the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)…
Jagdeo: Strong leadership, delivery of promises and unity make the PPP/C only credible contender in elections
The ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is the only credible choice to take Guyana forward, General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo told supporters on Saturday. Highlighting…
PM: ‘Now is not the time to take risks with our country’s future’
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Saturday urged voters to back the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) at the upcoming polls, saying continued support…
Cyclist dies in collision with lorry at Ogle Roundabout
A cyclist was killed on Friday afternoon after being struck and run over by a lorry at the Ogle Roundabout on Guyana’s East Coast Demerara,…