Guyana

–President Ali says in response to Azruddin’s ‘misrepresentations’, ‘lies’ –maintains records, declarations available to substantiate his investments PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali says he has “absolutely nothing to hide” surrounding his farming investments, as his “conscience is clear.” The President maintained his position and transparency […]

–marking five years of support   FIRST Lady Mrs. Arya Ali on Thursday launched Phase Five of the “Adopt an Orphanage” initiative, a milestone marking five years of the programme’s work supporting orphanages across Guyana. The launch ceremony concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Office of the First Lady and

THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) have dismissed media reports alleging that the natural gas pipeline supplying the 300-megawatt Gas-to-Energy facility at Wales, West Bank Demerara (WBD), has ruptured. The clarification follows the circulation of a report by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, who […]

SOME 29 residents from the East Coast of Demerara have answered President Dr Irfaan Ali’s call to embrace technology-driven agriculture by establishing a state-of-the-art tunnel-house poultry project with support from the government. The multi-million-dollar facility has the capacity to produce up to 45,000 chickens per batch, showcasing a modern, […]

YOGENDRA Sukhdeo, a former policeman, of Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD), has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2023 murder of 21-year-old businessman Amit Singh. Justice Sandil Kissoon ordered that Sukhdeo serve 30 years before becoming eligible for parole. The sentence was handed down on Thursday in the Demerara High Court after Sukhdeo,

–Minister Parag tells pupils ahead of NGSA results announcement    MINISTER of Education Sonia Parag, ahead of the release of the 2026 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results, on Thursday encouraged pupils to remain calm as they prepare to learn which secondary schools they have gained placement at.  In a video message posted to the

TWO men who were among the remaining suspects wanted in connection with the murder of Levi Williams, called “Vamperous,” whose decomposed body was found stuffed inside a barrel at the Le Repentir Cemetery on Christmas night, were on Thursday remanded to prison.  Edgar Lawson, called “Baby,” a 33-year-old businessman of Land of Canaan, East Bank

–trade policy choices play a key role in the resilience of global food markets, FAO flagship report finds     SHOCKS to the world’s increasingly interconnected food and agricultural markets are growing in frequency and intensity, and evidence suggests there are effective policy measures that can mitigate and shorten their impact, according to a new

Guyana’s candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary General (UNSG), Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, on Thursday outlined her vision for a more responsive and effective United Nations during a meeting with Ambassadors of the African Group at the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the UN. Rodrigues-Birkett, who also serves […]

Days after fatally shooting 32-year-old Ceton Mark Courtman in the head during an altercation at Sands Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Ormyous Vieira of Norton Street, Lodge, Georgetown, was arraigned for murder. Vieira appeared before Magistrate Tariq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Thursday and was not required to […]

Former Police Officer Yogendra Sukhdeo was on Thursday sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 21-year-old businessman Amit Singh, with Justice Sandil Kissoon condemning the killing as calculated and merciless. The High Court Judge ordered that Sukhdeo, 27, of Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD), serve 30 years before becoming eligible for parole. […]

The University of Guyana (UG) has advanced its search for a new Vice Chancellor, with five candidates now shortlisted following an international recruitment process. In a statement on Thursday, Chancellor Sir Ronald Sanders said the search attracted 27 applications from Guyana, the wider Caribbean, Canada and India. Following an initial review, the […]

A two-vehicle collision at Caledonia, East Bank Demerara (EBD), on Wednesday evening has led to the demise of a 49-year-old woman who was an occupant of one of the vehicles. The deceased has been identified as Cheryl Skeete of Soesdyke, EBD. According to reports, the accident occurred at about 18:45h and involved motor car PAM The post Soesdyke woman […]

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited is making it easier for Guyanese to own their own vehicle with its “My First Ride+ Deal on Wheels Event”, scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 12 noon to 17:00h at the MovieTowne Mall parking lot, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown. This event is part of the “Make Everything Happen” campaign, which The post Republic […]

In a move to address the rising cost of living across the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago has offered to supply a vessel to temporarily ship cargo among Caricom Member States as the region continues to feel the effects of increasing prices due to the conflicts in the Middle East. This was revealed by the Prime The post Trinidad offers cargo ferry as Caricom […]