Jun 26, 2025
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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...
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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...
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....
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...
Bee Hive man dies after car plunges into trench
A 59-year-old man died on Tuesday evening after the vehicle he was driving plunged into a trench along the Bee Hive public road, East Coast...
Cricket’s Marlon “The Icon” Samuels investing in Guyana’s Taj Diamond
Global cricket legend and two-time Cricket World Cup champion Jamaican-born Marlon ‘The ICON’ Samuels, has officially joined as a resident and investor in the upcoming...
Novice boxers to ignite ring in July
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) is set to ignite the ring once again as it stages the 2025 National Novice Championships from July 25 to...
24 parties submit symbols for elections
Twenty-four political parties have submitted electoral symbols to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) ahead of the country’s upcoming General and Regional Elections. The submissions, received...
Daughter, boyfriend charged with murder of Jenny Mohamed
Austin Ramchand, a 24-year-old auto electrician of Lot 304 Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, and Saffia Mohamed, a 23-year-old housewife of the same address, were...
Experts: Guyana’s investment growth fuelled by government’s strategic vision
Guyana’s investment growth remains strong, supported by the government’s implementable strategies, long-term vision, and focused development plans. This is according to the country’s Chief Investment...