Parika Market is 85 per cent completed
The Parika Market on the East Bank of Essequibo, Region Three is nearing completion, with approximately 85 per cent of the construction now finished. External… Read More »Parika Market is 85 per cent completed
The Parika Market on the East Bank of Essequibo, Region Three is nearing completion, with approximately 85 per cent of the construction now finished. External… Read More »Parika Market is 85 per cent completed
The regularisation process for land at Block 42, Amelia’s Ward in Linden will soon begin, providing approximately 200 families with secure land ownership and better… Read More »Regularisation to begin for 200 families at Block 42, Linden
Persons living with disabilities (PWD) now have access to specialised ‘sustainable agriculture’ training, through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s ‘Learning Lab’. This… Read More »Gov’t introduces sustainable agriculture initiative for PWDs
The Ministry of Education is making notable strides in Visual Arts education in schools, leading to increased student participation and success rates. With the curriculum… Read More »Education ministry making progress with Visual Arts education
Alzarri Joseph stormed off the field during the opening powerplay of the third ODI of the series between West Indies and England, seemingly fuming with the field… Read More »Alzarri Joseph storms from field following apparent disagreement with captain
The much-anticipated restart of the election fraud trial, involving several high-profile figures, is still pending as Chief Magistrate (ag) Faith McGusty prepares to hear preliminary… Read More »Restart of election fraud trial still pending as Magistrate addresses preliminary issues
– highlights Guyana’s progress in disaster management and resilience Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, emphasised the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness… Read More »PM Phillips calls for united Caribbean front on climate resilience
Months after he was freed from prison, 25-year-old Brian Hermanstyne was on Tuesday afternoon discovered dead in his Wismar Hill, Linden house. The News Room… Read More »Former manslaughter accused found dead in Linden house
This graduation season at the University of Guyana, we honour the incredible journeys of those who are the first in their families to achieve a… Read More »UG celebrates five first-generation graduates
By Telesha Ramnarine Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water Susan Rodrigues on Wednesday engaged residents of Block 42, a community in Amelia’s Ward,… Read More »200 Lindeners to soon get land titles, health centre & nursery school at Block 42
A US$1.5 billion gold project – Oko West – in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) will come on stream by 2027 but already its potential at re-energizing… Read More »US$1.5B Oko West gold project set to re-energize Guyana’s mining sector
Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, has joined world leaders in congratulating Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. In a statement… Read More »Guyana’s President, Vice President congratulate Trump on election victory
Shonette Deamil, a mother of six who re-migrated from Venezuela to Guyana, wants stricter safety measures in schools after her 13-year-old daughter was attacked and… Read More »After girl suffers severe bullying & assault, mother calls for security checks at schools
A total of $75.2 million has been expended to upgrade roads in North East La Penitence, Georgetown, to improve accessibility for residents and commuters. This… Read More »$75.2M expended on road upgrades in North East La Penitence
The living conditions of a 28-year-old single mother of three have been transformed as she is the new recipient of a home from the Men on… Read More »Single mother gets new home from MoM
The Guyana Amazon Warriors have confirmed their squad for the inaugural ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL), which runs from 26 November to 7 December.… Read More »Amazon Warriors retain core players for Global Super League
(Reuters) Donald Trump was elected president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House and ushering in a… Read More »Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback
The Guyana Harpy Eagles recorded their first win of the 2024 CG United Super50 Cup with an eight-wicket DLS method win over the Leeward Islands… Read More »SUPER50: Imlach, Nandu and Permaul help Harpy Eagles seal first victory
(Fox News) The Fox News Decision Desk projects former President Trump has defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in a stunning victory, delivering him a second term in… Read More »Fox News projects Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to become 47th US President
The Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) is making history by introducing the female circuit racing class at the ENET Caribbean Clash of Champions.… Read More »GMRSC introduces female class for circuit racing
The Group Four race at the ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions on Sunday, November 10, promises to be a showdown of powerhouse drivers, with big… Read More »All eyes on Group Four as big names gear for epic showdown at ENet Clash of Champions
In a fiery rebuttal during his Tuesday night talk show, Attorney General Anil Nandlall dismissed calls from the political opposition to enshrine the government’s cash… Read More »Attorney General rejects opposition’s call for legislation on cash grant distribution
In response to mounting concerns about the MV MA Lisha, which serves the Georgetown to North West District route, the government has pledged swift action… Read More »Gov’t addressing passenger complaints of theft, unsanitary conditions on MV MA Lisha
Two cousins who grew up in the close-knit Golden Grove Housing Scheme on the East Coast of Demerara are making waves in the academic world.… Read More »Golden Grove cousins to graduate with distinctions from UG
As Guyana embraces tourism as an essential driver of economic growth, the country is taking significant steps to ensure its youth are well-prepared to play… Read More »GTA, THAG unveil plans to inspire next generation of tourism ambassadors
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has expressed grave concerns over what he describes as an “alarming rate” of reversals by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)… Read More »CCJ’s overturning of local court decisions becoming more frequent, Nandlall concerned
When the PNC-led APNU/AFC government was forced to agree to a recount during their disgraceful attempt to thief the March 2020 elections, they denied entry… Read More »Shameless, reprehensible, repulsive that Hughes sees nothing to apologize for
…for health President Ali ain’t one to hide his emotions!! And boy, did he make his feelings known about the failure of the contractor to… Read More »Caring…
The recent spate of violent altercations involving young teens, with fatal outcomes, calls for a critical examination of the social and emotional support systems provided… Read More »Youth violence & anger management courses
Joint Services ranks searching for the armed suspects While the representatives of the Natural Resources Ministry and Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) are assisting… Read More »Bushmouth robbery-abduction: Natural Resources Ministry will not act on mining ban calls without proper police probe
Driven by a national mandate, educational facilities nationwide have been embracing technology use in schools and learning environments. However, on the other hand, students’ dependency… Read More »Smart devices negatively impacting students’ spelling ability – education officer
Dead: Kareem Durant An 11-year-old boy who has been charged with manslaughter in the stabbing death of his 13-year-old friend has been remanded to the… Read More »11-year-old remanded for fatally stabbing 13-year-old friend
Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Minister, Gail Teixeira Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Minister, Gail Teixeira, on Tuesday had cause to debunk reports circulating on sections of… Read More »“I wasn’t questioned”- Gail Teixeira on claims of detention in US
The tractor after it toppled into the trench Police are investigating an incident in Black Bush Polder that claimed the life of a 43-year-old rice… Read More »Rice farmer dies after tractor plunges into trench
…says slow-moving Judiciary can have negative effect on anti-corruption fight An Anti-Corruption Workshop was held on Wednesday, where the need for all government agencies and… Read More »Anti-corruption workshop: Govt working to change bribery culture, needs all hands on deck – Teixeira
…Keemo Paul, Romario Shepherd among contributors A look at the opening ceremony in the Region One U13 tournament The Region One Inter-School Under-13 Tape ball… Read More »Region 1 U13 tape ball tournament bowls off
…Sukhram shines as women’s champion Avinash Persaud has claimed a record 13th Guyana Open title The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) concluded its highly anticipated Brava… Read More »Brava Guyana Open golf tournament 2024: Persaud dominates with historic 13th title
Anand Ramchand leads Afraz Ali for the moment The Beharry Toyota Starlet Cup Championship, affectionately known as the class with the “Pocket Rockets”, is gearing… Read More »ENET Caribbean Clash of Champions: ”Boost Run Things” in the Beharry Toyota Starlet Cup showdown!
Dear Editor, The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) held its 25th General Members Meeting on October 28th, 2024, according to a press release issued by… Read More »GHRA has never published a single annual report in 45 years
Dear Editor, Does it get more bizarre than a contractor who did not complete projects being instructed by the REO of the region to repay… Read More »Was a 100-year repayment plan the best the REO could do?
…as 38 recruits graduate from GPS recruit training course As the Guyana Prison Service received 38 newly trained officers, Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has… Read More »Humane approach to correction needed in prison – Benn
A new midwifery training dubbed ‘The First Midwives Guyana Project’ is expected to equip local healthcare professionals with the skills needed to improve the level… Read More »New midwifery training to aid reduction of maternal, neonatal fatalities
One of the suspects from the armed robberies in police custody Two suspects are in custody following separate armed robberies along the East Coast of… Read More »2 arrested after separate armed robberies on ECD
In response to mounting concerns about the MV MA Lisha, which serves the Georgetown to North West District route, the government has pledged swift action… Read More »Passengers complain about theft, unsanitary conditions on MV MA Lisha
Director of the Statistics Division of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Rolando Alcantar Recognising the importance of statistics… Read More »“We cannot advance Caricom if member states fail to produce updated, accurate data” – deputy SG
The government is looking to beef up the enforcement powers of the Integrity Commission, which was established to ensure that Persons in Public Life maintain… Read More »Govt working to beef up enforcement powers of Integrity Commission
Nicholas Shawn Williams, 49, has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter for the fatal chopping of his estranged partner, Clarabel Johnson. In a… Read More »Man admits to chopping reputed wife to death
Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal delivering remarks at the event commemorating “Japan- Caricom Friendship Year 2024” The Guyana Government is working assiduously to develop… Read More »Japan’s support for water management in Guyana lauded
Team Guyana displaying their newly retained West Indies Short Range Shooting Trophy The Team representing the Golden Arrowhead did not let down their Patron, H.E.… Read More »West Indies Full Bore Shooting Championships 2024: Guyana retains WI Short Range Trophy
The Group 3 competitors lined up The stage is set for a thrilling showdown in the Group 3 Championship at the ENET Caribbean Clash of… Read More »ENET Caribbean Clash of Champions: Stage set for Group 3 Championship showdown
…says sugar is being subsidised for world market Kaieteur News- The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) said that the government cannot continue to prop-up the loss-making… Read More »‘Govt. cannot continue to prop-up loss-making GuySuCo’—WPA
A delegation from the Parliament of Guyana, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, is currently participating in the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary… Read More »Guyanese delegation attending 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
Dead: Nigel Somersall Three men are now in police custody as investigations continue into the death of Nigel Somersall, a 56-year-old food vendor from Wismar… Read More »3 suspects detained as Police probe murder of food vendor
…Sukhram shines as Women’s Champion Kaieteur Sports – The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) wrapped up a memorable Brava Guyana Open 2024 on Sunday, crowning one… Read More »Persaud dominates with Historic 13th Title
Kaieteur News- The Regional Administration of Region Seven breached the Procurement Act of 2003 when it awarded $22 million in contracts without public tendering, the… Read More »Reg. 7 breached Procurement Act in awarding $22M in contracts without public tendering – AG Report reveals
Kaieteur news- Five contracts totalling $1.857 billion were terminated by the Government of Guyana due to substandard work, last year, the Auditor General’s 2023 Report… Read More »Over $1.8B in Govt. contracts terminated due to poor work – AG Report
Kaieteur News- Police on Monday night captured two bandits following separate robberies on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD). The first robbery reportedly took place… Read More »Bandits captured after ECD robberies
Kaieteur News-A man was stabbed 10 times by his drinking buddy on Saturday following a fight over rum at Kwakwani, Region 10. Police identified the… Read More »Man stabbed by drinking buddy after fight
Kaieteur News- A rice farmer died on Monday after the tractor he was operating pinned him in a trench at Mibicuri South, Black Bush Polder,… Read More »Rice farmer dies after tractor pins him in trench
Kaieteur News- A 66-year-old man has reportedly lodged a report with the Blairmount Police Station, West Coast Berbice (WCB) after his tenants, a man and… Read More »Tenants move out with landlord’s furniture
JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Nov 5 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday, citing a “crisis of trust”, and replaced him… Read More »Israel PM Netanyahu fires defence minister over ‘crisis of trust’
Kaieteur News- Chartered Account and lawyer Christopher Ram on Saturday said that Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo is looking for excuses to downplay calls for a… Read More »Jagdeo looking for excuses to downplay calls for referendum to renegotiate oil contract – Chris Ram
Kaieteur News- The World Bank’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook report, which forecasts an imminent oil surplus, has raised doubts about Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo’s… Read More »World Bank’s oil glut warning casts doubt on Jagdeo’s projections of massive revenue in the future by not ring-fencing projects
Dear Editor, Guyana may have emerged to prominence from the Jim Jones story, to political squandering, to the Exxon oil exploration. At present, the One… Read More »This ONE GUYANA thing is kind of one-sided
Dear Editor, The outcome of the American election would have been known by Wednesday morning. Guyanese Americans and all Guyanese at home and in the… Read More »Guyanese Expected a Close Outcome in USA Elections
Dear Editor Does it get more bizarre than a contractor, who did not complete projects, being instructed by the REO of the region, to repay… Read More »A 100-year repayment plan – the best the REO could do
Dear Editor, November 5th, 2024, is there equivocation in the Government’s now modified announcement of the handout being $100,000? To date, there has been no… Read More »What will be the EVENTUAL purchasing power of the $100,000 handout?
…Dem Boys Seh Kaieteur News- Yuh ever notice how folks don’t mek joke wid dey own house? Not a sweetie wrapper pon de floor. Not… Read More »Guyanese like things clean – but only when is fuh demself
…Hard Truths By GHK Lall Kaieteur News- The voices are quiet. It must be Holy Week climaxing on Good Friday. Or the Holy month of… Read More »If the men of God, then what from the men of politics
…Editorial Kaieteur News- The Christmas season is fast approaching-some will say that it is already upon us, however, for most Guyanese even before entertaining the… Read More »The four woes
Dear Editor, Will Americans veto Harris and vote for Trump or vice-versa as they go to the polls? Will it be a close call on… Read More »PNC’s cat wants to watch PPP/C’s milk
– 22 homes destroyed; three persons injured A comprehensive report with recommendations will be provided to Cabinet, following the devastating storm that damaged 22 homes… Read More »Comprehensive report on Karasabai storm to be provided to Cabinet
The living conditions of a 28-year-old single mother of three have been transformed as she is the new recipient of a home from the Men… Read More »Single mother gets new home from MoM
A total of $75.2 million has been expended to upgrade roads in North East La Penitence, Georgetown, to improve accessibility for residents and commuters. This… Read More »$75.2M expended on road upgrades in North East La Penitence
(BBC) American voters were going to the polls into the evening on Tuesday to choose their next president. US election results are sometimes declared state-by-state within… Read More »When will we know who has won the US election?
Building on the massive success of the first International Human Rights Certificate Course conducted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, a national human… Read More »Human Rights Academy could be on the horizon
The Beharry Toyota Starlet Cup Championship, affectionately known as the class with the ‘Pocket Rockets’, is gearing up for a high-octane showdown at the ENET… Read More »High-stakes battle expected for Starlet Cup title
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown in the Group 3 Championship at the ENET Caribbean Clash of Champions on November 10, with Anand… Read More »Group Three heads for thrilling finale
A collaborative effort between the government and the private sector is underway to address corruption. On Tuesday, an anti-corruption workshop was held with representatives of… Read More »Gov’t, private sector collaborating to strengthen anti-corruption framework
Chairman of the Economics and Finance Committee of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Ramesh Dookhoo on Tuesday said private sector bodies are not happy with… Read More »Private sector unhappy with many breaches of laws across the country
Representatives of 26 private sector agencies came together on Tuesday to strategise ways of strengthening Guyana’s anti-corruption framework alongside the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and… Read More »Parliamentary Affairs Ministry teams up with private sector to address corruption
The Brava Guyana Open 2024 concluded successfully, with defending champion Avinash Persaud securing his 13th title and Christine Sukhram claiming the women’s championship. The tournament… Read More »Avinash Persaud win record 13th Guyana Open title
The Guyana Rifle Team achieved a remarkable feat by successfully defending their title at the 2024 West Indies Short Range Shooting Championship, showcasing their skill… Read More »Guyana’s Rifle Team retains West Indies Short Range trophy
The contractors working on the modern Maternal and Paediatric hospital at Ogle, East Coast Demerara have been urged to expedite works on the project to… Read More »President Ali urges contractor to expedite works on new Ogle hospital
The government is clamping down on persons who refuse to honestly declare their assets through a comprehensive review of the Integrity Commission Act. This is… Read More »Gov’t strengthening Integrity Commission Act
Forty-four-year-old Norman Henry of Good Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD), recently endured a life-changing accident in which the rider of a motorcycle crashed into him… Read More »Father of six coping with life-altering motorcycle accident
A powerful windstorm hit Karasabai Village in Region Nine on Sunday afternoon, injuring three residents and leaving significant destruction in its wake. The Village’s Toshao… Read More »Karasabai Storm: Three injured, 20+ homes destroyed
The modern state-of-the-art new Enmore Regional Hospital on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD), should be completed early next year and will employ about 1,000… Read More »A ‘modern’ system- President says new Enmore Regional Hospital to employ over 1,000 workers
In response to mounting concerns about the MV MA Lisha, which serves the Georgetown to North West District route, the government has pledged swift action… Read More »Gov’t addressing passenger complaints about MV MA Lisha
The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has distributed approximately $4 billion in grants over the past four years to advance community development in Region One. These… Read More »Region One received $4B in grants in four years
Sunil Rampersaud, a 43-year-old rice farmer of Mibicuri South, Black Bush Polder, Region Six died on Monday afternoon after losing control of his tractor. Police… Read More »Rice farmer, 43, dies after losing control of tractor
The Government of Guyana through the Diaspora Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Private Sector of Guyana held its… Read More »Guyanese in Suriname urged to seize job opportunities here
For two pairs of siblings, this year’s graduation at the University of Guyana marks an extraordinary moment of family pride and achievement. Nicholas and Manisha… Read More »Siblings to graduate side by side from UG
Police Officers on Monday found 910 grammes of cannabis and 30 grammes of cocaine during a raid exercise at the Mahdia Arcade, Region Eight. In… Read More »Police find ganja, cocaine in Mahdia arcade
El Dorado Offshore, Noble Corporation, and the MatPal Marine Institute on Monday announced that applications are now open for the Noble Marine Cadet Scholarship Program.… Read More »Full scholarship, guaranteed employment in offshore industry for 20 Guyanese
Three men were arrested on Monday for the alleged murder of Nigel Somersoll, a food vendor of Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice). Police Headquarters… Read More »Three men in custody for alleged murder of food vendor
Police captured two suspects involved in different armed robberies along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) on Monday night. Police Headquarters reported that the first… Read More »Police nab suspects in East Coast robberies
…electrical, plumbing, gas line not commenced despite looming deadline Contractors, VAMED Engineering that’s working on the $31.9 billion state-of-the-art Paediatric and Maternal Hospital in Goedverwagting,… Read More »$31.9B paediatric, maternal hospital: President Ali expresses dissatisfaction at pace of work
In recent years, as Guyana’s economy has rapidly evolved, so too has the retail landscape, now offering an unprecedented variety of goods. However, this growth… Read More »Consumer safety & compliance in retail sector