Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Health on Wednesday received a donation of computers, printers, tablets and memory cards to bolster its immunization programme. The… Read More »Health Ministry gets IT equipment to bolster immunization programme

Kaieteur News – A man who was arrested within the Karasabai Village area on Sunday with a makeshift gun, told police that he made the… Read More »Farmer arrested with makeshift gun

…Govt requests private sector assistance Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana on Wednesday announced that two vessels containing relief items would be deployed to… Read More »Guyana to send two vessels with relief items for countries affected by Hurricane Beryl

Dear Editor, How is it possible, having secured the highest number of nominations, yet not to garner a position on the executive?  It is possible with… Read More »Haunting Machinations

Dear Editor, On Thursday July 4, USA celebrates her 248th anniversary since declaring independence from Britain in a revolution. The estimated million Guyanese migrants (from… Read More »Guyanese Americans Celebrating Independence

Dear Editor, Reminiscent of an earlier fire in Bath Settlement, where several destroyed buildings and properties were not insured, it is alleged in the latest… Read More »Penny Wise, Pound Foolish

Dear Editor, Not a day goes by when I walk around this country and do not hear the cries of the ordinary man, woman and… Read More »Cost of living cries by the ordinary man bellow in the streets of oil rich Guyana

Dear Editor, I deliberately withheld this intervention until the PNC/R had concluded its Biennial Congress. That party is the unquestionable electoral representative of the African… Read More »The Afro-Guyanese dilemma; a case for Executive power-sharing

Kaieteur News – When it comes to rooting out corruption, the PPPC likes to talk the talk but it has failed palpably to walk the… Read More »The PPPC’s failure to address procurement violations

Kaieteur News – The Palestinians were first blown out of their homes, then driven from their villages, and last settled in what is called a ‘safe… Read More »Safe zones and savage barbarians 

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Enoch Carmichael, who tragically passed away on Wednesday morning during a routine training… Read More »Footballer collapses and dies during training

West Indies began their tour of England with a resolute batting performance in their warm-up match against a First-Class Counties XI at Beckenham, finishing the… Read More »Hodge (112) leads purposeful batting in England tour match

Fast bowler Shamar Joseph and left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie were late to join the West Indies Test squad in England after their flight from Guyana… Read More »Shamar, Motie miss WI’s tour game after flight from Guyana cancelled

A newborn baby boy has contracted dengue. His mother died after giving birth via emergency C-section and was infected with dengue. Lanita Jacobs, 19, of… Read More »Newborn tests positive for dengue after infected mother dies

Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Tuesday night lamented what he described as a subpar response from the Guyana Fire Service in the disaster at Bush… Read More »‘Unacceptable’ – Nandlall laments fire service response at Bush Lot blaze

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall said a letter requesting information on the investigations that prompted United States sanctions recently will be… Read More »Further request for info on US sanctions will be dispatched this week – Nandlall

Kyrie Nelson, the 3-month-old baby boy who passed away at Mya’s Daycare on June 28, died as a result of suffocation, a post mortem revealed… Read More »Three-month-old baby died from suffocation

Following concerns about the Guyana Fire Service’s response to the fire at Bush Lot, Berbice which claimed the life of a man and destroyed three… Read More »Bush Lot Fire: Ranks response being investigated, defaulters will be sanctioned – Fire Chief

The annual Malteenoes Sports Club cricket camp will return from July 15-27 at the club’s Thomas Lands, Georgetown facility. It will cater to males and… Read More »Malteenoes cricket camp returns July 15

Brothers Sudesh and Sunil Dhaniram will be turning out on Saturday at the Laurel Creek Conversation ground in Waterloo, Ontario, to be part of the… Read More »Dhaniram brothers to play in Fazil Sattaur memorial match this weekend

The Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GMMAF) has announced its initial list of athletes vying for a spot on the team heading to the Pan… Read More »Guyana Mixed Martial Arts unveils initial roster for Pan Am Games

The individual segment of the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Junior Championships in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, has been tremendously successful for Guyana, as nine… Read More »Junior CASA: Arjoon, Verwey crowned champions as Guyana bags nine medals

On Tuesday, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, marked a pivotal moment in Guyana’s educational landscape by ceremoniously commencing the construction of the Kopinang Secondary School… Read More »Sod turned for $199M Secondary School in Kopinang

In a concerted effort to support sister nations devastated by the catastrophic Hurricane Beryl, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali,… Read More »Guyana ramps up relief efforts in response to Hurricane Beryl

– from a basket case to a breadbasket and model country Clearly, since 1990, our country has been a different country, and people see Guyana… Read More »Guyana then and now

…Barbados In case ya’ll forgot, Caricom Day is actually July 4, when the treaty was actually signed at Chaguaramas in TT by Barbados, Jamaica, Guyana,… Read More »Thinking about…

Hurricane Beryl swept through these idyllic islands, leaving a trail of devastation and disruption in its wake. The aftermath of this natural disaster serves as… Read More »Hurricane Beryl’s impact

Dead: Carl Persaud One person is now dead after he was trapped in a fire as three buildings were burnt to the ground at Bush… Read More »1 dead, 2 homeless, 8 businesses destroyed in Bush Lot fire

The Flag of Anguilla Anguilla has joined a list of countries to lift the visa requirement for Guyanese who wish to travel to that country.… Read More »Anguilla lifts visa requirements for Guyanese

PNCR Leader Aubrey Norton during live interview with 104.1 Guyana Lite FM Insisting that the Peoples National Congress (PNC) is superior to the other parties… Read More »PNC mulls contesting 2025 polls without coalition partners – Norton

Lanita Jacobs, a resident of Hampton Court in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), died after delivering a baby boy. Reports are that the 19-year-old, who was eight… Read More »Essequibo Coast teen with dengue dies after giving birth

– “We have no choice but to rise from the ashes” – Grenada PM – 6 deaths reported in 3 countries In light of the… Read More »Hurricane Beryl: Aid air-dashed by Guyana to Grenada arrives

…Guyana, T&T square off in opening round Following a successful encampment, the Guyana Under- 19 ladies will be shifting focus to arch-rivals Trinidad and Tobago… Read More »2024 CWI Women’s U19 tournament: Intense triple-header expected tomorrow

Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) continued its much-anticipated 17th National Schools Basketball Festival on Monday, July 1st, at the National Gymnasium with President’s College, Queen’s College… Read More »National Schools’ Basketball Festival: PC, QC, St. Roses reap success on Day Two

Dear Editor, It was of no surprise that, controversies, contradictions and contrivances composed a concoction to conclude the 22nd Congress of the PNC over the… Read More »PNC will never enjoy a clean bill of health

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday commenced its 185th anniversary celebrations with the traditional Drum Head Church Service at the Police Officers’ Mess Annexe,… Read More »Guyana Police Force celebrating 185 years of service

In a significant step towards enhancing educational opportunities in Guyana’s hinterland, the sod was on Monday turned for the construction of the $208 million Monkey… Read More »Sod turned for $208M Monkey Mountain Secondary School

After evading Police for more than three years, Jason Isaacs of Bristol Street, East Canje, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) wanted for the 2021 murder… Read More »3 years later: 3rd suspect in murder of overseas-based Guyanese arrested

Education Minister Priya Manickchand, Representatives of Sheriff Construction Incorporated, and Village Leaders turning sod for Kopinang Secondary School The construction of the $199M Kopinang Secondary… Read More »$199M Kopinang Secondary School construction to address educational needs

An 18-year-old lad was on Saturday evening stabbed and robbed by a gang of men whilst in the washroom at MovieTowne. The incident occurred at… Read More »Teen stabbed, robbed in MovieTowne washroom

Witnessed by a massive crowd that included their home supporters, PK Super Squad defeated Barima Nobo by 17 runs in the finals of the Gary… Read More »PK Super Squad crowned champions of Gary James T10

Rooted at the bottom of the table, Buxton United FC have suffered another defeat when they came up against Den Amstel FC, while Western Tigers… Read More »Round Two, Season Six, KFC Elite League 2024: Western Tigers, Den Amstel are latest winners

A new boys’ champion will be crowned, while a repeat of last year’s girls’ final is on the cards for this Saturday, following a thrilling… Read More »ExxonMobil U14 tournament: Final showdown set after thrilling semis

…Police looking for driver in hit-and-run accident Injured: Rondell Robinson Police are searching for the driver of motor car PTT 1444, which late on Sunday… Read More »“He is unconscious” – aunt of teen battling for life

A 32-year-old contractor on Sunday night shot one of two bandits who robbed him of his cellular phone at the intersection of Irving and Forshaw… Read More »Contractor shoots bandit who snatched his cellphone

Kaieteur News – Two men were remanded on Tuesday after they appeared in Court to answer to the joint charge of robbery under arms. Aaron… Read More »Duo remanded for robbing foreigner

Kaieteur News – Forty two-year-old Krishna Singh was remanded to prison on Tuesday for three counts of break and enter and larceny. According to the… Read More »Plant thief remanded

Kaieteur News – During a radio interview on Tuesday, Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton expressed his readiness to engage the government on critical issues, particularly on… Read More »Norton wants to meet with Govt. on spending of oil money

Kaieteur News – The raging inferno which destroyed several building along the Bush Lot Public Road, West Coast Berbice (WCB) has claimed the life of… Read More »Man perishes in Bush Lot WCB fire

Kaieteur News – Lanita Jacobs, a resident of Hampton Court in Region Two, tragically died on Saturday, four days after giving birth to a baby… Read More »Teen dies from dengue four days after giving birth

Kaieteur News – A money changer is counting his lucky stars after an on-duty policeman showed up just in time on CARICOM Day to rescue… Read More »Cop rescues victim being robbed at gunpoint  

Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana (GoG) on Tuesday deployed the first shipment of relief items to render assistance to residents of Grenada, who… Read More »Guyana deploys first relief shipment to Grenada, following Hurricane Beryl

Al Jazeera – An Israeli air attack has killed 12 Palestinians, including nine members of one family, in a designated “safe zone” after they followed… Read More »Israel war on Gaza live: 12 killed in Israeli air raid on ‘safe zone’

Kaieteur News – Nigel Hughes, the recently elected leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC) and a prominent attorney, has addressed criticisms regarding a potential… Read More »Nigel Hughes says no law prevents him from representing Exxon while leading AFC

Kaieteur News – During a recent episode of the Energy Perspectives Podcast, Phillip Rietema, Vice President and Business Services Manager of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL),… Read More »Guyana’s oil generating US$1.5B a month from three projects – Exxon’s Vice President

Dear Editor, The recent initiative to develop the integrated D&I strategy can only auger well for the future. This collaboration with the Government of Guyana,… Read More »Integrated D&I strategy augers well for future

Dear Editor, The holding of Congresses or Conventions of political parties in Guyana and other jurisdictions in the Caribbean region have been the subject of… Read More »Parties should switch to membership voting with GECOM empowered to hold internal elections

Dear Editor, It was of no surprise that, controversies, contradictions and contrivances composed a concoction to conclude the 22nd Congress of the PNC over the weekend.… Read More »The PNC will never enjoy a clean bill of health 

By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy Countries across the Caribbean were battered by Hurricane Beryl, a monstrous Category 5 storm that ripped through the southeastern part of… Read More »Hurricane Beryl: Devastation & disruption across the Caribbean

Buxton United FC, rooted at the bottom of the table, endured another defeat, this time against Den Amstel FC, while Western Tigers FC moves up… Read More »Wins for Den Amstel and Western Tigers in KFC Elite League

Young Anthony Evelyn had a memorable weekend, shattering the Rookie lap record at Round Two of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s Circuit Racing… Read More »Rookie Anthony Evelyn among new lap record-holders at South Dakota

Ronaldo Watson, a 25-year-old procurement manager from First Street Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara, was discovered dead in his apartment on Friday last. Police in… Read More »No foul play suspected in Ronaldo Watson’s death – Police

St. Ignatius Secondary recorded a dramatic win over Waramuri Primary Top in a pulsating penalty shootout on Sunday evening to seize the championship title at… Read More »St. Ignatius Secondary crowned inaugural GFF/Blue Water Shipping U-15 football champs

A 32-year-old contractor, armed with a Glock 19 pistol, thwarted a robbery attempt in Georgetown Sunday night. Police Headquarters reported that two suspects on a… Read More »Contractor shoots motorcycle bandit  

Omali Medas, a 19-year-old labourer from Sophia, Greater Georgetown was arrested at about just after midnight on Monday. Police Headquarters said its ranks acted on… Read More »Sophia teen arrested with illegal gun hidden in his crotch

Jason Isaacs was arrested on Tuesday at the Weldaad Police Station. He was wanted for the 2021 murder of US-based Guyanese Hemraj Pardesi. Police issued… Read More »Third suspect in murder of overseas-based Guyanese arrested

Anguilla’s Minister of Home Affairs, Kenneth Hodge on Monday announced the country’s decision to remove visa requirements for Guyanese and Colombian nationals. A press release… Read More »Anguilla removes visa requirements for Guyanese, Colombian nationals

Press Release issued by the Cricket West Indies Masters Association The Cricket West Indies Masters Association (CWIMA) has been selected as a potential host for… Read More »Windies Masters in running to host Masters World Cups- CWIMA

The Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee will continue to rewrite history in Guyana’s horse racing when the 2024 Guyana Cup race meet runs off on… Read More »Guyana Cup set for August 11; more than G$40m at stake at Rising Sun Turf Club

Guest article by cricket fan Otis Roberts Quentin Sampson has built an impressive cricketing resume, representing Essequibo at both the Under-17 and Under-19 levels, as… Read More »OP-ED: Quentin Sampson, a rising star ready for CPL

Lanita Jacobs of Hampton Court, Region Two, died recently after giving birth to a baby boy at the Suddie Public Hospital. According to reports, Jacobs… Read More »Teen, with severe dengue, dies after giving birth

Carl Persaud, a resident of Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice (WCB), died Monday night in a massive blaze that destroyed two buildings and damaged a… Read More »Man dies in fiery Berbice blaze

On Monday, Guyana’s Civil Defense Commission (CDC) staff members and volunteers from the CDC Volunteer Corps packed relief hampers for residents of Grenada who were… Read More »Guyana sends relief items to Grenada following hurricane

[Bloomberg] – Like 80% of Guyana’s college graduates, Richard Singh had left the tiny South American nation for better job prospects abroad. Then, in a surprising turn… Read More »Riches from an Oil Boom Prompt Expats to Return Home to Guyana

By Akeem Greene in Tortola Avery Arjoon, Ethan Bulkan, Kaylee Lowe, and Nicholas Verwey are the four Guyanese who will battle on Tuesday for a… Read More »Junior CASA: Arjoon, Bulkan, Lowe and Verwey into finals

In a global economy increasingly defined by connectivity and trade, the opportunity for countries like Guyana to leverage international airports as platforms for promoting and… Read More »Strategic opportunity

It wasn’t quite the five months it took to get a result for our 2020 Mingoed elections – but with just 1300 delegates eligible to… Read More »Follow… the (PNC) leader

– as curtains pulled on 22nd Biennial Delegates Congress – CEC to soon meet to select new GS After his two contenders dropped out of… Read More »PNCR Congress passes motion for Aubrey Norton to be presidential candidate at 2025 polls

– GGDMA welcomes new measures In light of recent calls by several organisations including the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) to curb illegal… Read More »Surveillance of entities trading minerals among measures aimed at curbing illegal mining, smuggling

…says company’s net cash flow still in negative Vice President and Business Services Manager of ExxonMobil, Phillip Rietema related that the oil giant has only… Read More »Guyana getting “the lion’s share of the profits” – ExxonMobil VP

… reiterates Region must remain zone of peace Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd has informed the Organisation of American States… Read More »54th Regular Session of the General Assembly of OAS: 54th Regular Session of the General Assembly of OAS

… says Guyana activated full emergency response team – as CDEMA, CPSO, Regional & Int’l partners pledge support to countries affected As the region battles… Read More »Hurricane Beryl: Guyana deploys 1st support mission to Grenada today – Pres Ali

Dear Editor, Having reviewed the newly elected leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC), Mr. Nigel Hughes’ “victory” speech that he delivered at the party’s… Read More »The newly elected Leader of AFC’s dishonesty, inaccuracies