Aug 30, 2025
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Sod turned for $440M primary school at Buxton
The Ministry of Education turned the sod for the construction of the new $440 million Company Road Primary School at Buxton, East Coast Demerara. Deputy…
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Miner killed during robbery
Police in Guyana are investigating the killing of Junior Williams, a 36-year-old miner, who was fatally chopped during an attempted robbery at Issano Landing in…
Nandlall apologises amid strong criticism of Cuffy comment
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has apologised for statements made regarding African freedom fighter Cuffy during his address at a public meeting at Stabroek Market Square…
Nandlall hails shifting support as PPP/C rallies Georgetown voters
A large crowd gathered at Stabroek Market Square on Friday night as Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall said Georgetown residents are breaking…
GECOM confirms ballot boxes moved during the day
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has condemned a video circulating on Facebook, reportedly posted by social media commentator Bryan Max, calling it a “false alarm”…
Skeldon set for economic revival
Skeldon, a bustling town in Region Six, is poised for a new chapter of growth and opportunity. Once heavily reliant on the Skeldon Sugar Estate,…
Drones to deliver emergency medical supplies
Drones will be deployed to deliver urgent blood supplies and essential medical items across the country, President Dr Irfaan Ali announced on Friday during the…
APNU promises to address concerns of Paramakatoi residents
Prime Ministerial candidate for A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Juretha Fernandes, has pledged that her party will address key concerns raised by residents of…
Curries take centre stage in new recipe book celebrating culinary heritage
Guyana’s diverse culinary culture was showcased on Thursday with the launch of the recipe book A Taste of Guyanese Curries at the Carnegie School of…
Major tourism boost: Courtyard by Marriott opens at Timehri
Guyana’s international hotel sector took a major step forward on Wednesday with the official opening of the Courtyard by Marriott near the Cheddi Jagan International…
Forty years at sea: The journey of Dhalchan Haridiyal
For 40 years, the waves of the Corentyne have carried both the struggles and triumphs of 54-year-old Dhalchan Haridiyal, a fisherman from Albion, Corentyne, Berbice.…
Norton ‘talks up’ livestock plan in Mahaicony
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) took its election campaign to Zeskinderen, Central Mahaicony, with promises of development in agriculture, housing, education, and infrastructure.…
Junior Lady Jags receive a hero’s welcome
The Junior Lady Jags received a warm welcome on their return home, celebrated with an award ceremony at the National Training Centre that was attended…
Police probing reported abduction of two Guyanese men by Venezuelan gang
Police in Region Seven are investigating the alleged abduction of two Guyanese men by a Venezuelan syndicato gang operating near the Eteringbang area. According to…
Child protection agency steps in to support boy shot in family tragedy
Guyana’s Child Care and Protection Agency has intervened to support a 10-year-old boy who was shot by his father in a murder-suicide that left his…
President Ali hints at year-end cash grant
President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday suggested citizens could receive another cash grant before the end of the year, signalling possible financial relief as the country…
ERC urges political leaders, supporters to discourage hostility toward opponents
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) on Tuesday called on political leaders and supporters to respect freedom of association and discourage hostility towards their opponents. The…
GCCI urges political parties to refrain from inciteful election claims
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Tuesday urged political parties to desist from making inflammatory statements that could undermine Guyana’s electoral process.…