Dear Editor, The Ministry of Labour finds it necessary to correct and address the inaccurate assertions published by Stabroek News on Tuesday, May 21, 2024,… Read More »Ministry of Labour sets record straight

Dear Editor, Recently, the nation was briefed on a proposed gas-to-energy project for which to date we have not seen a proper feasibility study. Coupled… Read More »Government must decide to spend quality time in conducting a proper national energy survey so that our requirements are effectively met

Dear Editor, An elderly NIS pensioner approached me, recently, for an explanation as to why the government has not increased NIS pensions above the minimum.… Read More »An appeal for NIS pension increase

Kaieteur News – Way back in the 1960s, right through to the end of the 1970s, if you wanted cheap pants lengths, the place to… Read More »Whatever happened to the plan for secondary towns in Guyana?

Kaieteur News – Corruption, most would concede, is not a new problematic in our body politic. Some would say that the very act of creating… Read More »Corruption

Kaieteur Falls, the largest single-drop waterfall in the world, was the backdrop for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup trophy on Wednesday… Read More »ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy lands at majestic Kaieteur Falls

Kareem Josh Jeffrey, 29, died Tuesday night after he was struck down by a truck on the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Public Road, East Coast… Read More »Motorcyclist, 29, dies after hit by speeding truck

First Lady Arya Ali brought beaming smiles to children from the Hope Children’s Home when she treated them to an interactive opportunity with the iconic… Read More »First Lady treats Hope Children’s Home to World T20 trophy interaction

Two men were remanded to prison on Tuesday after they were charged with harbouring Dexter McDonald, called ‘Labba’, who was wanted by the police for… Read More »Duo charged with harbouring wanted man ‘Labba’

The delay in completing and disseminating a written judgement by Justice Sandil Kissoon had stalled plans to appeal the ruling which prevents the government from… Read More »Gov’t files appeal in teachers’ strike case 

Press Release from the Guyana Football Federation The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) held its first all-female referee workshop from May 17-19, which was attended by… Read More »GFF conducts successful first all-female referee workshop

A 42-year-old man, identified by the Police as Carl Cato is currently hospitalised after he was shot and injured by a security guard attached to… Read More »Man shot by security guard during fight over stolen bicycle

Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets to qualify for the Qualifier Two in the Indian Premier League. West Indies T20 captain Rovman… Read More »The IPL title wait continues for RCB as Royals win Eliminator

The current Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Brigadier Omar Khan and successive heads of the GDF will be designated Chief of… Read More »Army head now titled Chief of Defence

See below the full statement issued:   The Ministry of Labour finds it necessary to correct and address the inaccurate assertions published by Stabroek News… Read More »GTU President not truthful about negotiations with education officials – Labour Ministry

See below the full statement issued: SBM Offshore Guyana proudly announced the launch of the Woman of Excellence Award, as part of a collaboration with… Read More »SBM Offshore unveils new ‘Woman of Excellence’ award

Guyana’s rice sector is experiencing a remarkable increase in production with cultivation set to exceed 710,000 tonnes by year-end. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha made… Read More »Rice cultivation to exceed 710,000 tonnes by year-end

See below the full statement issued: Now in its sixth year, Miss Guyana Teen Scholar Pageant “MGTSP” opens online applications on May 26  – Independence… Read More »Applications open this weekend for Miss Guyana Teen Scholar 2024 

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack has directed the Guyana Police Force to conduct further investigation into the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jared… Read More »DPP recommends further investigation into shooting of teenager at workplace

The movement of prisoners, particularly those housed at the Mazaruni Prison, as well as timely response has been enhanced as the Guyana Prison Service (GPS)… Read More »Prison Service receives $8M speedboat to enhance operations

Sandeep Lamichhane‘s prospects of making the T20 World Cup 2024 received a jolt after he was denied a US visa. ESPNcricinfo had reported last week that he… Read More »Nepal spinner Lamichhane denied US visa for T20 World Cup

President Irfaan Ali is urging fellow Guyanese to come out in their numbers and support the West Indies team at the upcoming World T20 matches… Read More »‘The trophy is right where it belongs’- President Ali backs hosts West Indies to win World T20

Days after he was arrested, wanted man Dexter McDonald, called ‘Labba’, was on Tuesday remanded to prison after he was slapped with three charges, including… Read More »‘Labba’ charged, remanded for attempted murder of GDF rank, burglary

See below full statement from the Guyana National Bureau of Standards: Inspectors of the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) Legal Metrology Department are currently… Read More »GNBS seizes over 160 unapproved scales, unverified measuring instruments

Today is designated World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, themed “Sustainable development through cultural diversity”. In our “Land of Six Peoples”, we… Read More »“Sustainable development through cultural diversity”

By Ravi Dev As we have emphasised, any violation of the Indentured Contract by the Indentureds was defined as a criminal violation. As was stated… Read More »Controlling Indentureds: Jails

The overdue PNC and AFC congresses are now scheduled for the end of June 2024. It means that by the end of June 2024, all… Read More »The PNC is in real danger of descending from a major to a small political party

Justice Kissoon finally offered the written ruling on the teachers’ strike. Up to now, all the teachers had heard was they could go out and… Read More »Explaining …the GTU oxymoron

The Guyana Government through the Ministry of Education (MoE) is currently ironing out details for a one-stop portal to implement distance learning, to combat the… Read More »MoE to develop distance learning portal to combat learning loss as teachers’ strike continues

One Guyanese and two Venezuelan nationals were arrested on Sunday following the discovery of over three kilograms of cocaine at Cummings Lodge, Greater Georgetown. The… Read More »Venezuelan nationals among 4 busted with over 8kg cocaine

– memorial site to be established to honour the victims On the one-year observance of the tragic Mahdia dormitory fire that claimed the lives of… Read More »PM leads Ministerial delegation to Mahdia for 1st Anniversary of dorm fire victims

– 5 other wells also planned in drill programme Oil giant ExxonMobil’s drill programme for Guyana for this year and beyond includes plans to further… Read More »ExxonMobil eyeing gas appraisal drilling at Haimara 3 & 4 wells

…announces processing facility for Bonasika The new regional ferry service which is being facilitated through a joint venture between the Governments of Guyana, Barbados, and… Read More »Regional ferry service to operate out of Parika – Pres Ali

The prestigious ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy touched down in Guyana on Tuesday, marking the final stop on its decorated tour. The iconic trophy… Read More »Great fanfare as Men’s T20 World Cup trophy arrives in Guyana

ExxonMobil’s Ryan Hoppie and Chase’s Academy’s Oronde Chase displaying T-shirts in the presence of organizers and other teachers and coaches who have received uniforms  Oil… Read More »ExxonMobil outfits teachers/Coaches ahead of U14 tournament

A snapshot from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy’s arrival in Guyana (Jemima Holmes photos)  The International Cricket Council’s (ICC’s) Men’s T20 World Cup… Read More »T20 World Cup Trophy arrives in Guyana for tour 

Dear Editor, I have noted the unsurprising resort to personal attacks and ludicrous innuendos made against me by the Guyana Press Association (GPA), in response… Read More »Personal attacks and ludicrous innuendos against me by GPA

Dear Editor, One should not attach much meaning to the ranking of the PPP Central Committee vote at its Congress. President Ali is ranked number… Read More »Jagdeo and Irfaan remain enormously popular

Dear Editor, The CRG extends its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the Mahdia tragedy. During this observance of the… Read More »We must remember, and we must prevent it from recurring

Two months after 18-year-old Jared Jagnandan was shot and killed by a security officer at his place of employment, his relatives continue to plead for… Read More »Parents of teen shot dead by security officer demand justice 2 months later

Over 63,000 black giant chickens have been distributed across the country in a bid to expand poultry production, according to Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha. The… Read More »Poultry production in Bonasika Creek expanded through black giant chicken programme – Mustapha

Police Commissioner (ag) Clifton Hicken, along with members of his Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and US Embassy officials In a move towards strengthening national security,… Read More »US, GPF discuss enhancing integrated automated & fingerprint identification system

– Justice Bernard left a lasting legacy for future generations of lawyers, especially women – AG The memorialization of late Justice Desiree Patricia Bernard continued… Read More »Full Court pays tribute to late legal stalwart, Justice Desiree Bernard

– Forde, Walton-Disir remain on course to challenge Norton Opposition Member of Parliament (MP), Ganesh Mahipaul who also serves as an Executive Member of the… Read More »Mahipaul pulls out of PNC-R leadership race

Attorney General Anil Nandlall and High Court Judge Sandil Kissoon One month after delivering a ruling that the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU)-led strike action in… Read More »Govt to file appeal in GTU’s case today

Five families from Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) were handed keys to their new core homes. The beneficiaries are Marlin Joseph of Westminster; Rupert Alleyne… Read More »5 more West Demerara families receive keys to new homes

Athletes and officials of the GAPLF posing with Minister Susan Rodrigues following the presentation of trophies and medals While the rains carried out the works… Read More »Fitness Express GAPLF Intermediates & Masters Championships: 9 records tumble as Williams, Hetsberger, Wilson emerge as best lifters

The Golden Jaguars are currently on a two-week training camp in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as they gear up for their first 2026 World Cup… Read More »Golden Jags in two-week training camp in Brazil

Stolen Money is ranked second among Guyana’s top 10 horses The top horse of the Jumbo Jet Racing Stables, Spankhurst, and the champion horse of… Read More »Spankhurst, Stolen Money lead earnings from horse racing

In a bid to realise the country’s renewable energy potential, the government is currently in the process of constructing three small hydropower stations in hinterland… Read More »3 small hydropower stations currently under construction in hinterland areas – GEA Head

Latchman Sankar, aka “Jack”, of Block 1 Unity, Hubu, Parika, East Bank Essequibo who is already serving a four-year sentence for narcotics trafficking was on… Read More »Hubu Backdam man gets 3 years, fined $41M for cocaine possession

Two men were arrested on Monday for allegedly attempting to defraud an East Coast Demerara (ECD) resident by impersonating employees of Housing and Water Ministry.… Read More »Duo arrested for impersonating Ministry of Housing employees, attempting to defraud ECD man

– three million people in crisis in Dutch, English speaking Caribbean Kaieteur News – A recent study has found that despite modest improvements last year,… Read More »New UN study finds high food insecurity in Caribbean

Kaieteur News – Since 2023, approximately 80 surgeries have been successfully completed at the newly constructed surgical theatre in Aishalton Village, Region Nine. The $70… Read More »80 surgeries conducted at new Aishalton theatre – Min Anthony

Kaieteur News – A 25-year-old soldier was on Monday night robbed of his gold chains by two gunmen while bathing in his backyard at Blueberry… Read More »Soldier robbed while bathing in backyard 

Kaieteur News – A mechanic was on Sunday Morning robbed of his gold jewellery, cell phone and cash after leaving a wedding house on Bennet… Read More »Man robbed of jewellery after leaving wedding house

Kaieteur News – Three masked gunmen invaded the home of a Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD) family early Monday morning and robbed them of cash… Read More »Gunmen rob Diamond family during home invasion

Reuters – Oil producer Hess on Tuesday said it is currently facing three lawsuits alleging inadequate disclosures over its proposed sale to Chevron. Chevron last… Read More »Hess facing three lawsuits over disclosures in Chevron deal

Kaieteur News – The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), a company with a U.S. billion dollar stake in ExxonMobil, said on Monday that it… Read More »Exxon’s billion-dollar investor wants Darren Woods, directors ousted 

BBC NEWS – The Associated Press says Israeli authorities have seized a camera and broadcasting equipment belonging to the US news agency in southern Israel,… Read More »Israel shuts down Associated Press news agency’s Gaza live feed

…surpasses Norway, China, Mexico, Canada, Argentina and Qatar Kaieteur News – With production now at some 645,000 barrels per day (bpd) up from 98,000 bpd… Read More »Guyana is now 3rd largest non-OPEC oil supplier globally

…as agreement fails to mention credit rating of companies Kaieteur News – The capacity of the guarantors utilized by ExxonMobil, Hess and CNOOC to provide… Read More »Ram questions capacity of guarantors to provide US$2B oil spill guarantee

Dear Editor, Just a bit of pre-ambling, then unto my letter proper, as I am still perplexed regarding reasons for a few propogandists, chanting ‘fairness… Read More »Is AG Anil Nandlall on his way out?

The Golden Jaguars are currently on a two-week training camp in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as they gear up for their first 2026 World Cup… Read More »Golden Jaguars to play four games in Brazil ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

Police have arrested two men who attempted to defraud an East Coast Demerara (ECD) resident of $250,000 as payment for a plot of land. Police… Read More »Duo busted impersonating Housing employees, attempting to defraud ECD man

Education Minister Priya Manickchand recently highlighted that all primary school children will received government issued Spanish dictionaries and textbooks from September, a move expected to… Read More »Spanish dictionaries, textbooks for all pupils from September – Manickchand

To honour 54 persons who perished in fires over the past seventeen months, Tuesday was designated ‘Fire Victims Awareness Day’. Throughout the day, firefighters from… Read More »Fire Service honour 54 persons who perished in fires

Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma are used to going bang, bang and pretty much killing off games in the first six overs at IPL 2024.… Read More »KKR blow away Sunrisers to march into IPL final

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday announced that a new processing facility will be developed at Bonasika Creek, Region Three (Essequibo Islands- West Demerara) so… Read More »New processing facility for Bonasika Creek farmers

A blessing in disguise, that is what owning a new home means to Shelly Allen, a young mother of three, who once lived in a… Read More »No more leaking roofs and renting as five WBD families receive keys to new core homes

Press Release issued by the Lusignan Golf Club The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Captain Emmanuel London, a… Read More »Lusignan Golf Club mourns passing of Captain London

Opposition Parliamentarian and Executive Member of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) Ganesh Mahipaul on Tuesday turned down possible nominations that would place him in… Read More »Mahipaul out, Amanza in race to become PNC/R leader

A new ferry service among Guyana, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago is taking shape and President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said it will operate… Read More »Regional ferry to operate out of Parika – President Ali

Two months after 18-year-old Jared Jagnandan was fatally wounded at his East Coast Demerara workplace, his parents continue in their quest for justice. In a… Read More »Guard was not licensed to carry firearm used to shoot, kill teenager – parents

[Jamaica Observer] –  Prime Minister Andrew Holness says there should be no question about the undivided loyalty of any individual who wants to be or is the ultimate… Read More »PM Holness says dual citizenship as a leader is untenable, incurable

[Jamaica Gleaner] – Opposition Leader Mark Golding has accused Prime Minister Andrew Holness of seeking to make up the rules regarding dual citizenship and parliamentarians to… Read More »Golding hits back at Holness for dual citizenship comments

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has confirmed Dwayne Bravo as a bowling consultant for the Afghanistan national team’s 2024 T20 World Cup campaign. Bravo, who holds… Read More »DJ Bravo joins Afghanistan as bowling consultant for World T20

The iconic trophy for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup arrives in Guyana on Tuesday, May 21, from Trinidad and Tobago at… Read More »Men’s T20 World Cup trophy arrives in Guyana today

By Ravi Dev Alcoholism: The Indentured Indians brought to labour on the sugar plantations of Br Guiana were overwhelmingly drawn from the rural peasantry whose… Read More »Indian Indentureship: Social Pathologies

One year ago, the nation was shocked and thrown into mourning after 20 children died in the Mahdia Secondary School dormitory, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) fire.… Read More »A nation remembers: 20 lives lost in tragic Mahdia fire

We’re living in a time of changing of the guards in our political parties. The founder-leaders in the PPP, PNC, and WPA have been long… Read More »The struggle …for the PNC

As Guyana reflects on the 20 innocent lives lost on May 21, 2023, during the tragic fire that ripped through the Mahdia Secondary School dormitory,… Read More »Mahdia tragedy 1st anniversary: Separate memorial services planned for today

The construction of the US$35 million four-lane Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge is expected to begin in August according to the Public Works Ministry on Monday. The contract… Read More »Construction of US$35M Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge to begin in August