May 23, 2025
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Offensive songs: Hits and Jams Entertainment, Baby Skello yet to meet ERC
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has reported that Hits and Jams Entertainment has not responded to a request to meet with the commission regarding an…
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Guyana helping Trinidad and Tobago revive rice industry
Trinidad is set to revitalise its rice industry, drawing inspiration from the significant successes of Guyana’s rice sector. A statement from the twin-island republic’s Ministry…
Minister Benn ‘talks up’ need for diversity in security forces
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has reiterated the importance of diversity within the country’s security forces. He stressed the point during his presentation on the…
Ambassador Theriot: US will always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Guyana
The United States continues to fully support Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and is urging investors not to be deterred by Venezuela’s sabre-rattling, US Ambassador…
Strong community key to advancing women leaders
A thriving community or network of women is an important component in building the foundation of an inclusive society, said Michelle Nicholas and Lyndell Danzie-Black,…
Commonwealth short story prize winner keen on giving back to Guyana
Guyanese creative writer Subraj Singh is eager to make his contribution to the literary landscape of Guyana on completion of his studies. The 32-year-old was…
Police dispute Todd’s claim of neglecting to contact Adrianna’s father
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has refuted claims made by attorney-at-law Dexter Todd, who alleged in a recent press release that the father of the…
Gov’t seeks additional $57.5B for key projects
The Government of Guyana has been moving ahead steadily with its continued development agenda and on Friday Senior Minister in the Office of the President…
GPL, GUYOIL workers get pay increase
The Government continues to play a key role in fostering improved workers’ welfare and industrial relations between several Government entities and workers’ unions, and Friday…
Oil spill from vessel alongside DST Wharf
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) is responding to an oil spill incident involving the Motor Vessel AROYAT, IMO #9151395, which is moored alongside the Demerara…
Nandlall warns against unmaintainable precedence
Amid calls to involve various international police agencies in the investigation into the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge, Attorney General Anil Nandlall stated that the…
Guyana condemns attacks on GDF troops, demands thorough investigation
Guyana has strongly condemned the attacks on Guyana Defence Force (GDF) troops by armed men in civilian clothing on the Venezuelan shore shortly after midnight…
Guyana turning the tide on mental health challenges
Guyana is making significant strides in tackling challenges associated with mental health, owing to the dedicated and collaborative efforts of officials on the ground, tasked…
63 Region Five youths equipped with leadership skills
Some 63 students and teachers from Region Five graduated on Saturday from the Guyana Centre for Civic Engagement’s (GyCCE) YOUthEngage592 Leadership Training Programme, funded by…
Investigation launched into death of student from dengue-related complications
The Ministry of Health has launched an investigation into the death of 12-year-old Lokesh Ibrahim, a student of the Skeldon Line Path Secondary School. Ibrahim…
Guyana leading way in legislative framework against terrorism
Guyana is significantly ahead of CARICOM in implementing regulations related to terrorism, having amended its legislation over two decades ago to address such issues, Attorney…
Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?
Even before his name was announced from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, the crowds below were chanting "Viva il Papa" - Long live the…
Kaneville man dies from stab wounds
Derick Sylvester Prostea, 48, of Back Street, Kaneville, East Bank Demerara, was reportedly murdered on Wednesday night, according to a police report. Prostea was allegedly…