May 8, 2025
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Rodrigues-Birkett: Guyana committed to advancing human rights
Guyana has implemented several projects in the areas of healthcare, education, prison reform, and domestic violence as a means of tackling challenges associated with human…
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Block SS in North Sophia slated for regularisation
The government is developing a plan to regularise the informal settlement at Block SS in North Sophia, Greater Georgetown, to provide a better living environment…
Calls grow for responsible use of AI
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2025, Guyanese officials have joined the global call for more responsible uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in…
17 charged, remanded for causing public unrest
Seventeen men were remanded to prison today on charges of causing public unrest at Cemetery Road, Durban Backlands, West Ruimveldt, and Sussex Street, Georgetown, on…
Missing persons protocol, other systems to be overhauled
President Irfaan Ali has called for a comprehensive review of the response to missing persons cases following the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge, whose body…
Over 100 arrested, 37 motorcycles seized amid crackdown
Law enforcement authorities have ramped up operations across Guyana, arresting over 100 individuals and seizing 37 motorcycles in the past 24 hours, as part of…
Adrianna Younge’s autopsy: Unfolding of events after announcement she died by drowning
The father of 11-year-old Adriana Younge has urged citizens to engage in peaceful protest if they wish to show support for the deceased child. Subryan…
Father of Adrianna Younge pleads for peace amid violence
In the wake of the heartbreaking death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, whose lifeless body was found last Thursday in a pool at the Double Day…
Adrianna’s body taken for full-body forensic CT scan ahead of autopsy
The body of Adrianna Younge was transported early this morning from the Ezekiel Funeral Home to the Balwant Singh Hospital for a full-body forensic CT…
Child Rights Commission mourns death of Adrianna Younge, demands justice and accountability
See full statement below: The Rights of the Child Commission (RCC) is profoundly saddened and outraged by the tragic and untimely death of 11-year-old…
Police: All missing person report will receive immediate attention
See below full statement from the Guyana Police Force Implementation of the Standard Operating Procedure for Handling Reports of Missing Children and Persons The Guyana…
Arianna Younge’s death: hotel owner, staff in custody
President Dr Irfaan Ali, during a second visit to the family of Arianna Younge today, confirmed that staff and the owner of the Double Day…
Man succumbs to burn injuries
One day after young Mezona Ronaldo reportedly died from injuries sustained while cooking, her reputed husband, Kevin Cadogan, who was also injured in the incident,…
Guyana-based insurers meet CARICOM on regional ferry matters
A group of 10 insurance companies operating out of Guyana recently met with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to discuss cross-border insurance solutions and legal requirements…
Hope-like D&I structure for Canal Numbers 1 and 2
More than 9,800 acres of farmland between Canal Number 1 and Canal Number 2 Polders, West Bank of Demerara (WBD), will be serviced through the…
Trump steps back from all-out trade war
For days, Donald Trump and his White House team had insisted they were fully committed to their decision to impose sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens…
GECOM cites breaches of professional conduct for non-renewal of legal officer’s contract
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has confirmed that the employment contract of its Legal Officer, Kurt Da Silva, was not renewed following a majority decision…
Education officers put spotlight on improved performance
Education officers across various regions have teamed up to equip themselves with the relevant knowledge, strategies, and motivation to implement meaningful improvements in their respective…