Jun 26, 2025
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“Desmond’s actor in Guyana
Renowned British-Guyanese actor and musician Ram John Holder paid a courtesy call to President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday. Holder, best known for his iconic...
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Unidentified man fatally stabbed, suspect in custody
An unidentified man was fatally stabbed at the Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling, West Coast Demerara on Wednesday evening, police said, as investigations continue into what is being...
Fire flattens Corentyne home, two left homeless
Vishal Rameshwar, 39, of Dukestown, Corentyne, is now homeless after a fire completely destroyed the one-bedroom wooden house he and his brother were occupying. The...
50 new revetment projects to be done in Pomeroon
Some 50 new revetment projects along the Pomeroon River will be executed as part of efforts to curb flooding and strengthen river defence infrastructure in...
Guyana urges stronger global action to protect children affected by armed conflict
Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud has called for decisive international action to protect children in conflict zones. She issued the call...
National squash team set for CASA Championship
As the 2025 Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships approach, Guyana’s national squash team is finalising preparations to represent the nation on one of the...
NGSA top students say hard work paid off
"It paid off in the end,” said Christian Ramsay, one of the top performers at this year's National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Ramsay, a student...
Six parties sign coalition agreement to govern Suriname
Six political parties in Suriname formally signed a coalition agreement on Wednesday, solidifying their partnership to form the next government following the recent general elections....
CV Nunes cops several top performers at NGSA
CV Nunes Primary has reaffirmed its reputation for academic excellence, emerging as one of Region Two’s top-performing schools in the 2025 National Grade Six Assessment...
SWAT officer found guilty of manslaughter
A 12-member jury at the High Court in Essequibo today returned a unanimous guilty verdict in the manslaughter trial of Constable Sherwin Peters, a member...
Guyana makes pitch to Canadian investors
Guyana has reaffirmed Canada as a cherished partner in its development. President Dr. Irfaan Ali during brief remarks at a pre-Canada Day celebration event Tuesday...
Big improvement in math at this year’s NGSA
Guyana has recorded improved overall results in all subject areas at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) Examination. There was notable improvement in Mathematics,...
Police Force receives outpost building, motorcycles
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) received a significant boost on Tuesday with the donation of a police outpost building and three motorcycles, aimed at enhancing...
Trade unions unite for inclusion and legal protection
Calls for inclusion, an end to workplace discrimination, and legal protections for all workers—regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity—took centre stage at the Guyana...
US tightens student visa rules
The US Embassy in Guyana has announced that effective immediately, all applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas, covering academic, vocational, and exchange students,...
Boyfriend on $1M Bail for Stacy’s Death
Alfred De Jonge was today charged and granted bail in the sum of $1 million in connection with the death of his 22-year-old girlfriend, Stacy...