Nov 24, 2025
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Linden man sentenced to 24 years for setting fire that killed sister and niece
A Linden man who set his family’s home on fire in 2023, killing his sister and 12-year-old niece, has been sentenced to 24 years in...
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Brown-Walker quits Miss Universe roles, citing pressure, rising fees
National Director for Universe Guyana and Co-Director for Universe Ghana, Teri Brown-Walker, has resigned with immediate effect, citing a lack of transparency, rising franchise fees...
Police, village leaders hold community outreach in Kauraudarnau
Officers of the Aishalton Police Station joined with local leadership on Friday, November 21, 2025, to conduct a community outreach in Kauraudarnau Village, South Rupununi....
Belvedere families to gain security as government moves to regularise long-standing squatting areas
Families in Belvedere North, Region Six, are closer to receiving formal land titles following a commitment from Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal,...
Massy launches 2025 Christmas Giving Tree to fund indoor play area for children at GPHC
Massy Distribution on Thursday launched its 2025 Christmas Giving Tree campaign, announcing that proceeds from this year’s initiative will fund the construction of a dedicated...
Region Two secondary students enroll in Guyana digital school initiative
Education in Region Two is undergoing a significant transformation as secondary school students have begun registering for the Guyana Digital School, a national initiative championed...
Study identifies critical gaps in Guyanese kidney care at HOTTA Forum
A recent research dissemination event hosted by the Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Agency (HOTTA) on Thursday brought to light the need for significant improvements...
Education Ministry targets improved mathematics scores with Region 7 intervention
The Ministry of Education has announced an expansion of its support across the regions, with a targeted intervention currently underway in Region 7. Sir Leon...
Digitised traffic systems to strengthen public safety during Christmas Policing 2025
As holiday traffic increases across Region Four, the Guyana Police Force has intensified its annual Christmas Policing programme, with Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh urging road...
CARICOM Secretary-General highlights urgency of regional trade and resilience amid climate shocks
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett has underscored the urgent need for stronger regional resilience and deeper economic integration as Member States continue to grapple with...
GFF launches second 2025 C license Coaching Course, advancing national coach education
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has commenced Block One of its second CONCACAF C License Coaching Course for 2025, continuing its push to strengthen coach...
President Ali announces nationwide child and elder-care programme
President Irfaan Ali on Thursday unveiled plans for a national programme aimed at strengthening childcare and elder-care services, creating new business opportunities, and easing the...
ICEE Soft Drinks sponsors Grand Prix II Chess Tournament, Olympiad qualification at stake
The highly-anticipated Grand Prix II Chess Tournament, a crucial qualifying event for the upcoming Chess Olympiad, is scheduled to commence on November 22nd, 23rd, 29th,...
GPHC’s ’Wall of Hope’ celebrates success stories of premature infants
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has highlighted the significance of its "Wall of Hope," a display launched on World Prematurity Day in 2022 that...
CJIA holds full-scale emergency drill testing response and coordination
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) successfully conducted a planned full-scale emergency exercise on Wednesday, commencing at approximately 09:00 hrs. The drill was carried out...
GPF ramps up holiday security efforts with East Coast outreach
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) intensified its holiday safety campaign on Thursday, November 20, 2025, as ranks of Regional Division 4 ‘C’ conducted community outreach...
From rejection to Valedictorian: Daniel Persaud’s journey of grit and gratitude
Daniel Persaud, a 33-year-old electrical engineer at Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), has been named the University of Guyana’s Valedictorian for 2025 after earning a Perfect...
Residents of No. 76 Village, surrounding areas raise concerns at government outreach
Residents of No. 76 Village and neighbouring communities used an outreach on Tuesday to directly raise longstanding concerns with senior government officials, who met with...