Nov 5, 2025
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Dr. Pertab urges timely completion of GPL Access Road Project
Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Dr. Martin Pertab, has called for the timely completion of the Guyana Power and...
2025
Fisherfolk to receive $150,000 cash grant, tax relief on key materials
Fisherfolk across Guyana will receive a $150,000 cash grant each, along with tax relief on fuel, seines, and other essential materials, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan...
Minister Persaud: ’A feeling of not going fast enough’ on gender equality
Guyana remains steadfast in its commitment to achieving gender equality “soon enough,” Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud has affirmed. She was...
GCOPD report: Notable progress seen but challenges remain for voters with disabilities
The Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) has reported notable progress in making elections more accessible to persons with disabilities, but said...
Cancer survivors find renewal, strength during healing journey to Kaieteur Falls
Ten cancer survivors were recently treated to a transformative nature trip to Kaieteur Falls, on the heels of the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month....
Terror suspects in gas station bombing remanded
Seven people were on Wednesday remanded to prison after being charged in connection with the October 26 explosion at the Mobil Gas Station at Regent...
Fatal fallout: Carpenter remanded for murdering drinking buddy
A 32-year-old carpenter and mason, Emmanuel Ramsammy, also known as “Scotty” or “Joel”, of Lot 21 King Street, Belvedere, Corentyne, has been remanded to prison...
Storm-hit Lima families grapple with heavy losses
Two days after a freak storm tore through Lima Housing Scheme on the Essequibo Coast, dozens of residents are still struggling to come to terms...
Javon Roberts shines at South American U-20 Championships
Javon Roberts secured a bronze medal in the men’s 800m at the South American U-20 Championships held in Lima, Peru, setting a new personal best...
Illegal gold miners arrested in Iwokrama Protected Area crackdown
A joint operation led by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), the Guyana Police Force, and Iwokrama rangers has resulted in the arrest of...
Taxi driver fined for putting out passenger for another job
Hemwattie Bishun, a hire car driver from AA Springlands, Corriverton, Corentyne, was on Tuesday fined a total of $30,000 after being found guilty of two...
WI win thriller to go 1-0 up despite Mitchell Santner’s late fireworks
Quick Matthew Forde provided a spark on his return from injury before West Indies overcame a late onslaught from skipper Mitchell Santner to defeat New...
Zohran Mamdani is New York’s new mayor
Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, is notable in many ways. He will become the city's youngest mayor since 1892, its...
Seven charged with terrorism over Mobil Gas Station bombing
Seven people have been charged with terrorism in connection with the October 26 explosion at the Mobil Gas Station at Regent and King Streets, Georgetown,...
UG graduation: Husband and wife overcome major obstacles on journey to academic glory
For Isaiah and Thilia Somerset, a young couple with dreams of acquiring a university degree, the journey to academic glory was filled with challenges and...
Get ready to bounce on Friday
The Caribbean Mega Bounce will open this Friday at the YMCA Grounds in Thomas Lands, giving families in Georgetown a chance to enjoy a wide...
Multi-agency team to overhaul Georgetown’s drainage system
A high-level, multi-agency team has been established to develop and implement the Georgetown Drainage Development Plan — a major initiative aimed at overhauling and expanding...
Jagdeo: No leniency for those behind Mobil Gas Station bombing
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has vowed that there will be no leniency for anyone involved in the deadly explosion at the Mobil Gas Station...