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May 30, 2026

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The Guyana Police Force is urging citizens to report irregularities within the public transportation system, saying increased public cooperation is needed to improve accountability and service delivery. Traffic ranks, speaking on the Force’s weekly “Road Safety and You” programme, said issues such as fare increases, operator conduct, speeding and discrimination continue to affect commuters, […]

May 30, 2026

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Captain Gerald Gouveia Jnr. has been re-elected Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) for the 2026–2027 term at the Commission’s Annual General Meeting on Friday. Members also elected Kathy Smith as Vice Chairwoman, Imran Saccoor as Treasurer, Josephine Tapp-Rutherford as Honorary Secretary, and Manniram Prashad as Corporate Coordinator. The PSC said the meeting […]

May 30, 2026

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Attorney Arudranauth Gossai was elected President of The Bar Association of Guyana on Friday, following elections at the association’s 47th Annual General Meeting held via the Zoom online platform. Gossai, who previously served as Second Vice-President on the outgoing Council, led a slate that defeated nominees headed by attorney Darren Wade for control of […]

May 29, 2026

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A member of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) was injured on Friday after a border patrol came under fire along the Cuyuni River in Region Seven. In a statement, the GDF said the incident occurred at approximately 12:03 hrs while ranks were escorting civilian commuters in keeping with established operational procedures. According to preliminary […]

May 29, 2026

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Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a pro-business policy framework, arguing that supporting businesses and supporting citizens are complementary goals. Dr Singh made the remarks while addressing the 34th Annual General Meeting of the Private Sector Commission […]

May 29, 2026

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A programme to support housing construction will be launched later this year as the government moves to assist residents with building their homes, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has announced. Jagdeo made the announcement on Friday during a public outreach at the University of Guyana, Berbice Campus, where he and members of Cabinet engaged directly […]

May 29, 2026

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Spice Route Restaurant & Bar officially opened on Thursday evening at Lot 165 Crown Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, introducing authentic Indian cuisine and bold flavours to the Guyanese culinary landscape. Speaking at the opening, Indian entrepreneur and proprietor of Spice Route, Manoj Venkatesan, expressed enthusiasm about bringing authentic Indian flavours and hospitality to Guyana. He […]

May 29, 2026

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Raudel Valverde and Yenifer María Quevedo Millán were granted bail on Friday when they appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on trafficking-related charges. The two Cuban nationals were recently arrested and charged under the Trafficking in Persons Act. Valverde is charged with unlawful withholding of documents and recruiting by force or […]

May 29, 2026

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Several communities in Kwakwani, Region Ten, are at risk of flooding as rising water levels continue to threaten homes and livelihoods during the ongoing May–June rainy season. Region Ten Regional Vice-Chairman Mark Goring said on Thursday that water levels at the Lamp Island Kwakwani Waterfront had risen by more than one foot over the past […]

May 29, 2026

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A 55-year-old supervisor was found dead inside her West Coast Demerara home in what police are treating as a suspected murder, after relatives discovered her motionless body late Thursday evening, authorities said. SurujDai Kahriu, called “Sharda,” was found between 16:25 hrs and 22:40 hrs at her Cornelia Ida residence after one of her two sons […]

Category: News

Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport

Gouveia re-elected PSC Chairman

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association

Soldier injured in hostile fire from Venezuelan shore

Govt ‘unapologetic about pro-business stance,’ says Minister Singh

Housing construction support programme to be launched later this year, says VP Jagdeo

Spice Route brings aromatic Indian flavours to Georgetown’s dining scene

Bail granted to Cuban duo facing trafficking charges

Low-lying Kwakwani communities hit by rising floodwaters

Son detained as police probe suspected murder of mother

Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport

Gouveia re-elected PSC Chairman

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association

Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport

Gouveia re-elected PSC Chairman

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association