Guyana

– 6MW power boost, housing for the vulnerable, roads and youth initiatives among plans PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has outlined a series of measures aimed at accelerating development in Kuru Kuru along the Soesdyke- Linden Highway, with housing, infrastructure, utilities, education and youth development among the major issues addressed during an outreach on […]

— Minister Benn says Model Village investment will create cleaner, safer environments for Guyanese A PRICE tag cannot be placed on transforming communities and improving the living conditions of Guyanese, Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn, has said, as the Government advances its Model Village initiative. The initiative is expected to […]

— Guyanese businessman Isaiah Akloo answers the call to return, invest and contribute to country’s development THE Government has repeatedly urged members of the Guyanese diaspora to return home, invest and actively participate in the country’s development. Isaiah Akloo, a distinguished Guyanese entrepreneur and pilot, is among those who have heeded […]

—signal intention to meet again despite holding no substantive discussions on issues that prompted engagement FIVE days after their high-level meeting, We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) have issued a joint statement signalling their intention to continue political engagement, although no final decisions were reached […]

THE education fraternity is mourning the passing of retired St Joseph High School Principal and distinguished Mathematics educator, Nathram Raghubansi, fondly known as “Sir Raghu.” Raghubansi dedicated more than 30 years to the teaching profession, including 22 years at St Joseph High School, where he helped shape the lives of generations of students. […]

POLICE in Regional Division 4A are investigating the suspected suicide of a 52-year-old driver at his Meadow Bank, East Bank Demerara residence on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Initial investigations have revealed that the man, who lived alone, was found unresponsive in his apartment by a neighbour at about 09:00 hrs. Police and emergency medical personnel

THE police are investigating the suspected murder of 25-year-old farmer Marinda Ernest, whose body was discovered among bushes near a stream at Philippai Village, Upper Mazaruni River. The incident reportedly occurred between 19:00hrs and 20:00hrs on Friday, August 28, 2026. Initial investigations revealed that Ernest and her 23-year-old reputed husband had […]

PATIENTS at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC)’s Maternity Unit were temporarily evacuated on Saturday evening after a fire broke out in the nurses’ rest room. No injuries were reported. According to a statement issued by the hospital, the fire occurred at approximately 18:50 hrs, and was quickly detected and extinguished by a doctor and

THE police in Regional Division 4A are investigating the suspected suicide of a 52-year-old driver at his Meadow Bank, East Bank Demerara residence on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Initial investigations have revealed that the man, who lived alone, was found unresponsive in his apartment by a neighbour at about 09:00hrs. The police and emergency medical

  THE Mahdia Ground in Region Eight was transformed into a hub of excitement on Saturday as miners, their families, and residents gathered for the annual Pork Knocker Day celebrations. Organised by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), the event forms part of Mining Week 2026, and celebrates the contributions and traditions of Guyana’s

Leeds Primary School is celebrating a 100 per cent success rate at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), with all 19 students securing secondary school placements. The students were formally sent off on Thursday when the school held its 2026 graduation ceremony, marking the end of their primary education and the beginning of a The post No one […]

Seventy-nine young Guyanese are now better equipped to enter the workforce after successfully completing a four-month technical training programme under the Youth Empowerment and Skills Training (YEST) initiative. The graduates were recognised on Saturday during a ceremony held at the National Culture Centre, where they received training in five key […]

Several new hospitals are currently under construction in various parts of the country and are expected to raise the standard of healthcare services provided in the hinterland and other parts of Guyana. Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that the 120-bed West Demerara Hospital will be completed at the The post […]

Less than 24 hours after a 47-year-old woman was struck down and killed along the Number 67 Village Public Road, Corentyne, a motorcyclist lost his life in a similar manner, a few villages away. Roshan Alli of Number 76 Housing Scheme, Corentyne, was reportedly driving his motorcycle on Friday evening when he was struck by The post Berbice motorcyclist […]

– urges public to exercise patience, caution As the academic year commences on Monday, thousands of children across Guyana will be heading back to school and the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Traffic department is taking every measure to maintain road safety, effectively managing traffic congestion and ensuring the safe and orderly movement of motorists […]