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September 4, 2025

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The Guyana Police Force (GPF) cautioned against the spread of unverified claims of ballot box tampering during the ongoing recount, saying the process is being carried out under tight security and in line with the law. Police said the recount has been peaceful and transparent, with political party representatives and accredited observers monitoring. The force […]

July 26, 2025

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President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has unveiled an ambitious development agenda for Region Two, announcing the establishment of a medical school and a faculty of engineering for the region. These initiatives form part of his administration’s commitment to expanding education, improving livelihoods and building a resilient regional economy. Speaking to a large gathering at the […]

June 29, 2025

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A miner, identified only as Riley, was found brutally murdered near a mining camp in the remote Baramani Backdam, Cuyuni River, early Saturday morning. According to police, the gruesome discovery was made sometime between 00:30 hrs and 02:00 hrs on June 28, 2025. Riley’s lifeless body was found naked and bearing multiple stab wounds. A […]

June 26, 2025

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Retired educator and former President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), Colwyn King, was today found guilty of raping a child under the age of 16. The verdict was delivered by a jury at the High Court after reviewing the evidence presented during the trial. King, who had been out on bail, was immediately remanded […]

June 18, 2025

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Guyana on Tuesday signed a US$18 million financing agreement with the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) to launch the Agricultural and Infrastructural Development Programme (AIDP), which will benefit over 4,300 farmers across all ten regions of Guyana, with 40 per cent of the beneficiaries being women and youth. A release stated that CDF Chief Executive Officer, […]

June 17, 2025

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President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said that the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic government will “make sugar great again,” noting that it is still a vital resource. He made the statement while addressing residents and officials at the commemoration ceremony in observance of Enmore Martyrs’ Day at Enmore yesterday. The President, in his address, said the […]

May 22, 2025

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Four men were arrested on Tuesday night after police discovered over 50 grams of suspected cocaine and a smaller quantity of cannabis near the Farmer’s Wharf at Supenaam Waterfront, Region Two. Police said the arrests were made around 23:17 hrs during a mobile patrol by ranks of Regional Division Two. The four men were seen […]

May 21, 2025

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Two men are now hospitalised in stable condition following a reported exchange of gunfire in Sophia on Monday night. The victims have been identified as 34-year-old Andra Stewart, an unemployed man from Guyhoc Park and Fifth Street, Alberttown, and 22-year-old Lidj Grant, a construction worker of ‘A’ Field, Sophia. According to police, the incident occurred […]

May 20, 2025

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President Dr Irfaan Ali said the government will continue tremendous investments in healthcare across the country, with emphasis on indigenous communities. Addressing toshaos and leaders at the opening of the National Toshaos Council Conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Monday, the President highlighted major improvements in communities such as Berbice and Region One, […]

April 30, 2025

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Education Minister Priya Manickchand has extended best wishes to students across the country as the first written Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) exams for 2025 begin tomorrow. “The first written CXC exams for CSEC and CAPE commence tomorrow, marking an important milestone for thousands of our students across the country,” Minister Manickchand said in a press […]

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Police Force warns against false claims during ballot recount

Medical school, engineering faculty on card for Region Two

Miner found murdered at Baramani Backdam, two suspects in custody

Former GTU President Colwyn King found guilty of rape

US$18M programme to support over 4,300 Guyanese farmers

President: ‘We will make sugar great again’

Four arrested after cocaine, cannabis found at Supenaam Waterfront

Two men hospitalised after gunfire exchange in Sophia

Healthcare transformed: Zero referrals and fewer medevacs in Region One

Manickchand extends best wishes to CSEC students

City presents $5.697 billion budget, prioritises sanitation, to crackdown on tax defaulters

Springlands men charged with ammunition possession

West Ruimveldt Secondary hoping to win Massy U-18 football title

City presents $5.697 billion budget, prioritises sanitation, to crackdown on tax defaulters

Springlands men charged with ammunition possession

West Ruimveldt Secondary hoping to win Massy U-18 football title