Mar 23, 2025
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Young lawyer dies in early morning accident on Sheriff Street
A young Attorney, Akil Johnson, 27, of South Ruimveldt, died in a fatal accident early this morning at the intersection of Sheriff and Dadanawa Streets,...
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President Ali to lead PPP into upcoming elections
People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo today announced that President Dr Irfaan Ali will be the party’s presidential candidate in the upcoming...
Commissioner Hicken ’tells all’ in ’Reflections on my journey’
Commissioner of the Guyana Police Force, Clifton Anthony Hicken, on Saturday launched his much-anticipated book, "Reflections on my Journey". The publication is a deeply personal...
Overheating of outdated electrical panels reportedly caused Critchlow fire
The fire at Critchlow Labour College on Saturday was reportedly caused by the overheating of outdated electrical panels, which sparked and ignited nearby combustible materials....
Human Services and Social Ministry to become fully digitised
The Human Services and Social Ministry has developed an advanced new software platform called the Beneficiary Registry and Document Management System (BRDMS) as part of...
ERC calls for vigilance against racial discrimination ahead of elections
Guyana’s Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has called for heightened vigilance against racial discrimination ahead of the country’s 2025 general elections, urging that efforts to foster...
Sod turned for $831M polyclinic in Campbellville
President Dr Irfaan Ali, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony, and several other government officials this morning turned the sod for the construction of a GY$831...
New Charity Wharf to feature floating dock, accommodate larger vessels
A new $880 million multi-purpose wharf is being constructed in Charity, Region Two, to replace the current dilapidated port facility. Minister of Public Works, Bishop...
Listen to children when they complain about abuse, urges Minister Persaud
In light of numerous cases of child abuse being reported in Guyana, Minister of Human Services and Social Protection, Vindhya Persaud, is advising parents and...
Jagdeo: All Guyanese abroad, including ‘Melly Mel’, entitled to assistance
Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has reaffirmed that all Guyanese citizens, regardless of their location, are...
Jagdeo: Greater enforcement actions needed against gold smuggling
The government wants to see greater enforcement actions against gold smuggling in Guyana, said Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. The Vice President made these remarks...
Development of women entrepreneurs a primary focus, says new GCCI president
The first female president elected to serve the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, has stated that one of her main focuses...
Fire destroys Critchlow Labour College
An early morning fire has caused significant damage to the auditorium and other areas on the ground floor of the longstanding tertiary institution, Critchlow Labour...
Man sentenced to two years for attempted ATM fraud
A Parika man was sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of attempting to defraud an ATM using illegal devices. Tulsie Ramprashad,...
Enhancing green spaces: $600M national tree-planting project launched
The government, through the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), launched a $600 million National Tree-Planting Project on Friday to enhance green spaces and promote environmental awareness....
$43M mammogram machine commissioned at Suddie Hospital
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, today commissioned a state-of-the-art mammogram machine at the Suddie Hospital, Region Two, marking a significant step in expanding breast cancer...