Guyana

-urges all Guyanese to embrace inclusion, equality, shared national purpose PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali, on Tuesday, used his Phagwah message to deliver a broader vision for Guyana, one rooted in unity, equality, and a sense of belonging for every citizen. In a video address, President Ali emphasised that nation-building is not simply a matter of

-President Ali assures devastated family of government’s full support PHAGWAH celebrations were tragically overshadowed by grief after two young siblings, Jadon De Courte, 10, and eight-year-old Tianna De Courte, drowned on Tuesday. The siblings were found motionless in a trench along the Melanie Damishana/Enterprise Access Road, East Coast Demerara, […]

–after video surfaces of schoolgirl being dragged along roadway TWO officers of the Child Care and Protection Agency (CPA) have been suspended following the circulation of a disturbing video showing a schoolgirl being forcibly dragged along a public roadway. The widely shared footage, which has sparked public outrage, shows the two female officers pulling […]

–Health Ministry pushes vaccination and screening to eliminate cervical cancer MINISTER of Health Dr. Frank Anthony has said that nearly one in five women who have been tested under the national health voucher programme’s HPV testing system have returned positive, which has prompted authorities to intensify the push to prevent cervical cancer. Dr. […]

THE YAS School of Inspiration officially opened its doors and proudly welcomed its first cohort of learners on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of quality early childhood education in Guyana. The institution commenced operations with three classes comprising a total of 30 learners between the ages of three and six. Each class

-Festival of Colours showcases culture, unity, national pride   UNDER clouds of vibrant powder and the rhythm of chutney music, hundreds gathered at the National Stadium at Providence on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate Phagwah (Holi) 2026, a festival that continues to showcase Guyana’s spirit of unity, culture and national pride. Phagwah 2026 kicked off at

FOR Diana Parasram, dialysis is not just treatment; it is survival. After being diagnosed with kidney failure, she began the difficult journey that thousands of patients face when their kidneys can no longer function on their own. For most individuals in her situation, a dialysis catheter becomes their lifeline, commonly inserted through the jugular vein

-as scores unite to celebrate Phagwah THERE was excitement at the Everest Cricket Club Ground on Tuesday when scores of Guyanese gathered to celebrate Holi with coloured powder and water. In a breathtaking and inspiring show of unity, many persons could be seen rubbing powder on the faces and bodies of those around them or

KOMAL Ramdeen, a local contractor of East Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara, has been doing a lot behind the scenes to enhance the community, through several initiatives which were welcomed by villagers. Ramdeen better known as ‘Sonno’ has been the Chairman of the Community Development Council (CDC) for the past year and he was well-positioned to

-longest running theatrical satire in Guyana to air nationwide from March 7–15 FAMED Guyanese production, the Link Show, will return once again, this time to television as GEMS Theatre Productions announced that the annual satirical production will air from March 7–15, 2026. Recognised as the longest running theatre production in Guyana’s history, the […]

A 43-year-old labourer and father of two was on Sunday evening struck down and killed along Lusignan Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD), while reportedly on his way home for dinner. Dead is Arvindo Mahaballi of Lusignan. Police said the accident occurred at about 19:18h and involved motor car PAK 2521, driven by a 28-year-old The post Relatives of […]

As Guyana prepares to celebrate the sacred festival of Phagwah, also known as Holi, Guyanese are being urged to let the spirit of unity, love, togetherness, and shared tradition take centre stage tomorrow. Pandit Hardesh Tewari reflected on the significance of the auspicious festival and its evolution in Guyana from the days of indentureship into The post […]

The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) has rejected claims advanced by the opposition political party, We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), regarding several salary issues affecting unionised workers across the sugar industry. In a statement over the weekend, the WIN political party posted a statement on Team Mohamed’s Facebook page, alleging […]

A 30-year-old porter from Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was taken into custody on Sunday following the discovery of a quantity of cocaine and ecstasy during a stop-and-search operation at the Sherima Police Checkpoint, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). Police stated that on the day in question, ranks intercepted a motor lorry en route to […]

– gunmen invade Berbice business, cart off with large sum of cash Two-armed robberies committed within hours of each other on Saturday evening in Regional Divisions 4 ‘B’, East Bank Demerara (EBD) and 6 East Berbice-Corentyne (EBC) have left one man nursing a gunshot injury and another businessman counting significant losses. In the first incident, […]