May 30, 2025
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Jagdeo awarded $4M in Cathy Hughes libel case
High Court Judge Priscilla Chandra-Hanif today awarded judgment in the sum of $4,099,999.00 in favour of Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo in libel proceedings brought by...
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Second autopsy finds first competently done but cannot confirm drowning
The second autopsy conducted on the body of 11-year-old Adriana Younge has found that the initial post-mortem examination conducted in Guyana was thoroughly and competently...
Police say Slowe’s ‘cover up’ claims ill-informed
The Guyana Police Force has taken umbrage at statements made by former Assistant Commissioner Paul Slowe, who sought to discredit the final post-mortem report of...
CDEMA strengthens hurricane response system
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has strengthened its hurricane response system, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agency made...
Lusignan pensioner allegedly murdered during home invasion
A 70-year-old pensioner, Deonarine of Lusignan Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara, was found dead in his home early Wednesday morning following what police believe to...
13 EU companies to explore opportunities here
The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Guyana, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the European Chamber of Commerce , will lead...
“Because We Care” Grant Distributes Over $1.6B in Regions 1, 8, and 10
... enters third week, ensures every child has tools to learn, grow, and thrive The Government of Guyana’s flagship “Because We Care” cash grant programme...
Guyana’s Independence Marked by Global Congratulations, US Commitment
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of Guyana on the country’s 59th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming Washington’s commitment...
Region 10 Students Included in $640M Education Grant Rollout
As part of the government’s ongoing effort to ensure equitable education for all Guyanese children, the nationwide cash grant programme has now expanded to Region...
Ramdin Takes Helm at OAS, Calls for Unity and People-Centered Policies
Albert R. Ramdin has officially assumed office as the new Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), pledging to lead with humility, vision,...
Essequibo Coast now has 87 per cent access to clean, treated water
With the commissioning of the massive $1.2 billion Onderneeming Water Treatment Plant in Red Village, Onderneeming, Region Two, the Essequibo Coast now enjoys 87 per...
Support for women to convert skills into viable enterprises
The Human Services and Social Security Ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) to enhance financial...
Adrianna Younge’s case: Government reaffirms transparency in investigation, decries spreading of misinformation
The Government has reiterated its commitment to full transparency in the investigation into the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, whose body was discovered in the...
Travellers to CJIA urged to plan ahead amid weekend road works, possible delays
Travellers to Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) this weekend could face delays of up to four hours due to overnight road works on the East...
Brazilian national charged for illegal possession of gold
Osmil Costa Da Silva, a Brazilian national of 111 Mile Mahdia, Region Eight, was on Friday charged with Possession of Gold by a Person Not...
Prime Minister describes Norton’s presentation in House as ’most unpatriotic’
Prime Minister Mark Phillips has described Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton’s presentation in Parliament today as “most unpatriotic,” as he firmly rebuffed criticisms levelled against the...
Guyana helping Trinidad and Tobago revive rice industry
Trinidad is set to revitalise its rice industry, drawing inspiration from the significant successes of Guyana’s rice sector. A statement from the twin-island republic’s Ministry...
Offensive songs: Hits and Jams Entertainment, Baby Skello yet to meet ERC
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has reported that Hits and Jams Entertainment has not responded to a request to meet with the commission regarding an...