Aug 26, 2025
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Improving connectivity: $11B Diamond-Buzz Bee Dam Highway commissioned
The new $11 billion highway linking Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam, part of the government’s push to modernise infrastructure, cut travel times and reduce congestion…
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Rowley: UNC disrupting years of diplomacy by backing US
Former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley believes the UNC has lit a match in the Caribbean by openly supporting the US naval…
Guyana U-16 chess team returns from Colombia after a creditable performance
Guyana Team Coach Anthony Drayton believes the country’s four-member U-16 team delivered a strong performance against tough Latin American opponents at the FIDE World Youth…
APNU promises more training, increased pay and other benefits for teachers
Member of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), Coretta McDonald, has promised the nation’s teachers more training…
Rodrigues, Mackintosh granted bail over viral weekend confrontation
Social media commentator Mikhail Rodrigues, widely known as “Guyanese Critic,” was on Monday granted $100,000 bail when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court in…
UG to open Faculty of Engineering and Technology branch in Region Three
The University of Guyana (UG) will establish a branch of its Faculty of Engineering and Technology in Region Three, President Irfaan Ali announced on Sunday.…
Kwakwani Secondary School to be rebuilt, alternative arrangements to be in place for affected students
The Kwakwani Secondary School in Region Ten, which was gutted by fire on Sunday morning, will be rebuilt, Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill said.…
New roads, modern schools, housing support promised for Kamarang
Amerindian villages in the Upper Mazaruni sub-district of Region Seven can expect major improvements in transportation, education, housing and infrastructure under the next People’s Progressive…
Massy supports national road safety efforts
Massy Group IRP has repainted five pedestrian crossings in high-traffic areas across Guyana as part of a road safety initiative, the company said on Sunday.…
Venezuelan suspect on the run for allegedly killing Guyanese man during scuffle
Kwakwani Secondary School in Pathville, Upper Berbice River, was destroyed by fire around 03:40 hrs on Sunday, 24th August 2025. The blaze of unknown origin…
Men escape unharmed after fuel truck catches fire
A fuel tanker carrying gasoline and diesel caught fire early Saturday on the Mabura Road while en route to Lethem, Guyana’s police said. No injuries…
Police investigating live physical confrontation between Brian Max and Guyanese Critic
Police have launched an investigation into a physical altercation that occurred during a live social media broadcast between commentator Brian Max and Mikhael Rodrigues, known…
Discover the Fraser’s House of 99 Windows
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) today launched a new heritage and agro-tourism experience in East Berbice-Corentyne, featuring the colonial-era “99 (100) Windows House,” a landmark…
Defence Chief objects to handshake with Azruddin being used for political gain
Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan has objected to a photograph of him shaking hands with We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Presidential Candidate Azruddin…
President says no misuse of State resources, funds raised through fundraisers
President Dr Irfaan Ali has rejected allegations in the Carter Center’s pre-election report, which claimed that the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) may be misusing…
Pitamber shines in FIDE World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad
After four days and six rounds of intense competition at the FIDE World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad in Barranquilla, Colombia, Team Guyana has had mixed…
Smith Advances to women’s 200m final at Junior Pan American Games
Guyana’s Keliza Smith has advanced to the women’s 200m final at the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay after winning her semifinal heat with a…
Hyatt Place Hotel at Providence to open early next year
Construction of the Hyatt Place Hotel at Providence, East Bank Demerara, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026. The Guyana Office…