Jul 22, 2025
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GCCI head ‘talks up’ greater financial empowerment of women
President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, has underscored the need for women to be empowered in order to ensure…
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Guyanese-born journalist Charlene Stuart dies
Charlene Stuart, former CNC3 and TV6 reporter and a quiet voice for mental health awareness in Caribbean media circles, died on Sunday. Born and raised…
Suspect in Desiree Hyman murder arrested
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of Mocha businesswoman Desiree Hyman, which occurred on 18th June 2025 at First Street,…
Dr Jagdeo: Further cuts in cost of living, more jobs if re-elected
Vice President and General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, said today that the party will focus on further reducing…
Murdered teacher endured years of domestic violence
Jenel Pollidore, a 26-year-old teacher from Lower Kara Kara, Linden, who had recently separated from the father of her children due to years of physical…
Tourism boost: Lake View Cabins at Mainstay/Whyaka officially opened
The modern, self-contained cabins are designed to accommodate families and groups, and were formally declared open by Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister, Oneidge Walrond, a…
Roraima Airways commissions two Technam P2012 aircraft
Roraima Airways today commissioned two new Technam P2012 twin-engine aircraft, marking a significant upgrade to Guyana’s domestic aviation fleet. The commissioning ceremony was held at…
Sensei Eon Waldron: Karate shaped my life
Son of the soil and internationally respected karate instructor, Sensei Eon Waldron, has etched his name among the global elite of Shotokan Karate. In June…
APA calls for permanent closure of bar where Indigenous woman was reportedly raped, demands justice for victim
The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) has called for the permanent closure of Raghoo’s Sports Bar at Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, where a young Indigenous woman…
Direct banking services coming to Mahdia
Residents and businesses in Mahdia will soon have direct access to banking services for the first time, ending a longstanding challenge for communities in Region…
Former PNCR heavyweight Jermaine Figueira pledges active involvement in President Ali re-election campaign
Former People's National Congress Reform (PNCR) youth leader and parliamentarian Jermaine Figueira has endorsed President Dr Irfaan Ali for a second term in office, saying…
Bar shut down, several arrested after assault of Indigenous woman
Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud has confirmed that the bar where a woman was assaulted has been shut down and several…
Six political parties to contest in General and Regional Elections
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has approved Lists of Candidates for six political parties to contest in the upcoming General and Regional Elections. According to…
Guyana shaping impactful biodiversity dialogue
If there was ever a perfect champion for biodiversity on the global stage, that champion is Guyana. This is according to Kaveh Zahedi, Director of…
202 Guyanese begin PhD studies through GOAL and ARKA JAIN University partnership
Two hundred and two Guyanese students have officially commenced PhD studies through a collaborative initiative between the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) and ARKA…
State withdraws extortion, libel charges against Eleazar, Bess
All criminal charges of conspiracy to extort and libel against journalist Gary Eleazar and businessman, now Chairman of the Forward Guyana Movement, Dorwain Bess were…
Taxi driver gunned down in Victory Valley
Police are probing the death of Ron Clarke, a 30-year-old taxi driver of William Street, Kitty, and Lot 76 Wisroc Housing Scheme, who was found…
International hospital to be constructed in Silica City
As part of the government’s plan to build a modern city away from the coastline called Silica City, investors have already expressed interest in constructing…