Jul 26, 2025
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Global Biodiversity Alliance preparing for COP 30
Founding members of the recently formed Global Alliance on Biodiversity will be seeking additional support from world leaders when a high-level team attends the 30th...
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Laura George elected AFC’s Prime Ministerial candidate
The Alliance For Change (AFC) has elected indigenous rights advocate Laura George as its Prime Ministerial candidate for the upcoming September 1, 2025 General and...
Corentyne family devastated after fire guts home days before move-in
A Corentyne, Berbice family’s dream of moving into their very own home has been shattered — after the house was completely destroyed by fire, just...
33 new species of fish discovered in Guyana’s remote forest
Thirty-three new species of fish were discovered in the Acarai-Corentyne Corridor in Guyana—a country already rich in biodiversity—during a rapid inventory by a team of...
Global Biodiversity Summit exhibition showcases innovation and conservation partnerships
The Global Biodiversity Summit 2025 concluded today at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, capping two days of high-level dialogue on biodiversity protection with a vibrant...
Stokes, openers put England on top against India
Ben Stokes' first five-wicket haul in eight years and a dizzying opening partnership gave England much the better of the second day of the fourth...
Guyana partners with Silvania to unlock biodiversity finance
Guyana has signed a landmark Letter of Intent (LOI) with Silvania, a global natural capital investment platform, to develop innovative approaches to valuing and financing...
Suspect in fatal shooting of teen girl arrested
Police have arrested Travel Daniels Hammer, 18, an unemployed resident of Trench Road, East La Penitence, Georgetown, in connection with the shooting that claimed the...
Increased investment to drive port modernisation
President Dr Irfaan Ali has promised increased investments to modernise ports across Guyana if re-elected for another term. Speaking at the Shipping Association of Guyana’s...
US backs forensic laboratory upgrade in Guyana to tackle crime, strengthen justice
Guyana’s ability to fight crime and secure convictions is set for a major boost following a week-long technical assessment of the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory...
US concerned over possible parliamentary role for Azruddin Mohamed
The United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, has raised concerns over the possible election of Azruddin Mohamed, a prominent Guyanese gold dealer recently sanctioned...
Suspect in Toney’s murder surrenders
Nearly five months after the stabbing death of Colene Toney in Corentyne, Berbice, the man accused of the crime has turned himself in to police....
Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change
A landmark decision by a top UN court has cleared the way for countries to sue each other over climate change, including over historic emissions...
Over 6,000 rice farmers to benefit from free crop insurance
Rice farmers have welcomed a government-backed crop insurance programme that will provide more than 6,000 farmers with three years of premium-free coverage, aimed at protecting...
Exxon in talks with Trinidad for seven deepwater blocks, sources say
ExxonMobil has begun negotiations with the Trinidad and Tobago government to explore for oil and gas in up to seven deepwater blocks off the East...
Rohee: Law awaits anyone seeking to repeat 2020 election fiasco
Government-nominated Commissioner Clement Rohee has warned that persons seeking to act outside of their functions during the 2025 election will face the full force of...
Guyanese-born journalist Charlene Stuart dies
Charlene Stuart, former CNC3 and TV6 reporter and a quiet voice for mental health awareness in Caribbean media circles, died on Sunday. Born and raised...
GCCI head ‘talks up’ greater financial empowerment of women
President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, has underscored the need for women to be empowered in order to ensure...