Jul 15, 2025
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GECOM: Election results cannot be declared on election night
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has clarified that it will not be in a position to make an official declaration of the September 1 election…
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Exams tampering claims by WIN candidate dismissed as ’reckless’ and ’reprehensible’
The Ministry of Education has strongly rejected claims made by political candidate Amika Lewis that the government tampered with the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA)…
Region Five farmers earning big profits from Bull Rotation Programme
A strategic cattle breeding initiative is transforming Guyana’s beef industry, with Region Five emerging as a national success story under President Dr Irfaan Ali’s drive…
Elections race formally begins
Both the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) have hailed their respective party lists as they gear up for the…
Nomination Day incident-free; seven parties submitted list of candidates
Seven political parties in Guyana submitted their lists of candidates on Monday to contest the upcoming General and Regional Elections set for 1 September, the…
Medium scale mining blocks lottery set for Bartica
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) will be hosting a lottery of medium scale mining blocks in the Mazaruni and Cuyuni mining districts on…
Jadeja’s defiance in vain as England seal dramatic win
England 387 and 192 (Root 40, Washington 4-22) beat India 387 and 170 (Jadeja 61*, Stokes 3-48, Archer 3-55) by 22 runs Six years ago,…
Former APNU MP joins WIN Party, says voters want ‘something different’
Former Member of Parliament Tabitha Sarabo-Halley, who previously served under the APNU coalition, has announced her candidacy with the newly formed We Invest in Nationhood…
Jagdeo urges strong turnout on Sept. 1, touts extraordinary achievements
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo called on supporters of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) to ensure a strong voter turnout and deliver a resounding victory…
West Indies seamers shine as Australia bowled out for 225 after a 7-for-68 collapse
West Indies 16 for 1 (Starc 1-3) trail Australia 225 (Smith 48, Green 46, Shamar Joseph 4-33, Greaves 3-56) by 209 runs Australia suffered a…
Rahul, Pant and Jadeja excel as match remains evenly poised
Lord’s holds a special place in K.L. Rahul’s heart. The last time he played a Test at the iconic venue, back in 2021, the opener…
Foreman crushed by excavator; mother suspects foul play
Mervin Lochan, 36, of Sparta, Region Two, died tragically on Saturday at a construction site in Queenstown, Essequibo Coast. An excavator reportedly reversed and crushed…
67 Bartica contractors to execute $132.5M drainage, desilting projects
A total of 67 contracts were signed by small contractors from Bartica, Region Seven, for the cleaning of drains, culverts, and road shoulders as part…
First Son Zayd Ali raises $9 million for animal welfare
In only his second lemonade sale, First Son Zayd Ali has raised $9 million, which was immediately handed over to eight animal shelters and organisations.…
Former Bartica Mayor Gifford Marshall endorses President Ali for second term
Former Mayor of Bartica, Gifford Marshall, has endorsed President Dr Irfaan Ali for a second term, citing the incumbent's “vision, dedication, and pragmatic approach to…
Former US Senator hails Guyana’s green vision
Former United States Senator and long-time conservation advocate, Russ Feingold, says Guyana has a unique opportunity to use its oil wealth to protect its rich…
Over 10,000 ranks benefit from police training
Over 10,000 police ranks have benefitted from training courses and more than 1000 engaged in higher learning with support from the state. This is according…
Aircraft maintenance training launched in Region Two
The Labour Ministry has taken a major step toward decentralising technical education in Guyana with the launch of the Aircraft Maintenance Foundation Skills Programme in…