Jul 23, 2025
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Suspect in Toney’s murder surrenders
Nearly five months after the stabbing death of Colene Toney in Corentyne, Berbice, the man accused of the crime has turned himself in to police.…
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US concerned over possible parliamentary role for Azruddin Mohamed
The United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, has raised concerns over the possible election of Azruddin Mohamed, a prominent Guyanese gold dealer recently sanctioned…
Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change
A landmark decision by a top UN court has cleared the way for countries to sue each other over climate change, including over historic emissions…
Over 6,000 rice farmers to benefit from free crop insurance
Rice farmers have welcomed a government-backed crop insurance programme that will provide more than 6,000 farmers with three years of premium-free coverage, aimed at protecting…
Exxon in talks with Trinidad for seven deepwater blocks, sources say
ExxonMobil has begun negotiations with the Trinidad and Tobago government to explore for oil and gas in up to seven deepwater blocks off the East…
Rohee: Law awaits anyone seeking to repeat 2020 election fiasco
Government-nominated Commissioner Clement Rohee has warned that persons seeking to act outside of their functions during the 2025 election will face the full force of…
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…
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…
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…