Prabhsimran Singh and Atharva Taide put on 97 for the first wicket off 55 balls, Rilee Rossouw hit 49 at a strike rate above 200,… Read More »IPL: SRH ride on another Abhishek blitz to keep hopes of top-two finish alive

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen held off a late charge from McLaren’s Lando Norris to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The Dutchman, despite struggling with… Read More »Verstappen holds off Norris charge for Imola win

Fishermen operating on the Ogle outfall on the East Coast Demerara will soon see an ease in their operations, road upgrades, dredging works, and other… Read More »Ogle fisherfolk to benefit from dredging works, road upgrades

See below statement from the Guyana Prison Service: Prison officers must play a meaningful role in helping to reform prisoners and preparing them for their… Read More »Prison officers must contribute towards inmates reform, reintegration– Prison Director

The Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary- Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) at Onverwagt, Region Five on Saturday received a $110 million Amphibious Excavator to aid in the efficient delivery… Read More »MMA-ADA receives $110M excavator to advance agricultural works

…purchases of helicopters, aircraft & OPV vessels are part of bigger agenda By Jarryl Bryan Chief of Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, Finance Minister Dr Ashni… Read More »PPP/C Govt has made unparalleled investments in GDF assets – Finance Minister

…as Govt passes new Criminal Procedure Bill …Arbitration Bill also passed to allow for domestic & int’l arbitration Attorney General Anil Nandall, SC The Criminal… Read More »Plea deals, modern ways of prosecuting cases now in place

…as Pres Ali address concerns during visit Fisherfolks operating at the Ogle Outfall on the East Coast of Demerara will benefit from a new ramp… Read More »Ramp, road upgrades for fisherfolks at Ogle, ECD outfall

Dear Editor, The Government’s announcement of forgiveness of education loans, which would benefit an estimated 13,000 UG students and cost 11 billion dollars, is a… Read More »Loan forgiveness as a prelude to free education is a giant step for Guyana

Dear Editor, The strike and unjustifiable and untenable demands by the GTU — despite Government bending over backwards to negotiate and facilitate the GTU, in… Read More »Unjustifiable and untenable demands by GTU

By Ravi Dev Enslaved Africans on a Dutch sugar plantation Some insist it was Indian Indentureship that caused African Guyanese to move off the sugar… Read More »African-Indian relations

These are relatively common, usually mild, but pathological conditions of the skin – mostly, but not only, around the chin and lips’ areas. The skin… Read More »PUPPY AILMENTS – CONTINUED: PUPPY DERMATITIS – ACNE AND IMPETIGO

By Misheal Henry Artist Jerry Barry Renowned Guyanese artist Jerry Barry has successfully maintained a passion that began in the late 1940s, and has lasted… Read More »Holding onto his passion – Jerry Barry exhibits art at 75

There is a stubborn refusal by Guyanese of all stripes to accept that Maduro has already launched a war against us. Are we waiting for… Read More »Expand the defence of Essequibo

…and new PNC leader? Well, well, well…now that the PPP have held their Congress and elected their office-bearers who’ll be seeing them through the 2025… Read More »Gatherings…

The recent slapping of tariffs by US President Bident on a host of Chinese renewables has increased concerns of a new “Cold War”. The following… Read More »A new Cold War with China?

President Dr Irfaan Ali at the launching of the new welding programme facilitated by the Guyana Government through the School of the Nations and the… Read More »Employment guaranteed – Pres Ali to over 600 Guyanese registered for welding certification

Dead: Bryan Hardilall Bryan Hardilall, a 19-year-old porter of Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara, lost his life on Friday after electric shocks tossed him from… Read More »Porter falls to death from building after receiving electric shocks

With his arms held high above his head and pumping the air in Champion’s fashion, Guyanese Cyclist Briton John crossed two finish lines first on… Read More »John tumbles two records to take lead in Independence 3-stage road race

…Fuels two cricket teams and 2024 academy The long- standing relationship between the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club and Bakewell was last Friday… Read More »Bakewell renews long-standing RHTYSC sponsorship

…Govt to establish leadership academy to upskill teachers The Government on Tuesday disclosed plans to establish a leadership academy to upskill teachers, particularly principals and… Read More »Continuing education “absolutely necessary” in education sector – minister

Dead: Orlando Samaroo Orlando Samaroo, a 19-year-old resident of Belle West, West Bank Demerara, died on Friday, one day after he was stabbed multiple times… Read More »Teen fatally stabbed by man he allegedly robbed

Arrested: Dexter McDonald More than a year after a wanted bulletin had been issued for him, 31-year-old Dexter McDonald has been arrested for a series… Read More »One year later: Wanted man nabbed for rape, series of robberies

…event set for February 18-21 Following another successful event this year, the fourth installment of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo has been… Read More »Over 5000 participants expect at 2025 Guyana Energy Conference

…says will expand skills-training across Guyana Government is currently in the process of procuring modern equipment to outfit some six new technical and vocational education… Read More »TVET centres to be furnished soon – Manickchand

The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMRSC) is proud to announce the formation of the Drag Racing Committee, which aims to elevate the drag… Read More »GMRSC appoints Drag Racing Committee to enhance motorsports

Former two-time champion Silver Bullets, Valley Side, and YMCA advanced to the round of 16 segment when the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship… Read More »Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship: Bullets, Valley Side, YMCA secure round of 16 berths

…Priya Babulal cops mother of the year award The cricket team of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTYSC) on Sunday last hosted… Read More »RHTYSC cricket teams host annual Mother’s Day programme

Ronald Deen, a 50-year-old labourer of Water Street, Bagotstown, EBD, is currently hospitalized in the Georgetown Public Hospital following an attack by a cutlass-wielding security… Read More »Labourer nursing chop wound to head after cutlass attack

The motorcyclist crashing into the cop A motorcyclist is now in police custody after he struck down and injured a policeman while trying to evade… Read More »Motorcyclist who struck down cop at roadblock arrested

NRSC Chairman Earl Lambert As motorcycle ownership among young people continues to rise, so, too, does the concern for their safety on the roadways. As… Read More »Talk to young motorcyclists about safety – NRSC to elders

Kaieteur News – The fuel importation case without authorisation brought against the President of SBF Petroleum Dorwain Bess, by the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) was dismissed… Read More »GEA’s case against petroleum dealer dismissed due to insufficient evidence

Kaieteur News – A 19-year-old labourer of Lot 105 Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara (EBD) was electrocuted on Friday. As a result, he fell from… Read More »Teen electrocuted in Georgetown

Kaieteur Sports – An electric bike (E-bike) rider was killed on Saturday night in an accident at McDoom, East Coast Demerara (EBD). The deceased was… Read More »E-bike rider killed in East Bank accident

Kaieteur News – A 23-year-old technician was shot on Friday while fighting off two bandits for his motorcycle, CL 9585 worth $500,000 at Congress Drive,… Read More »Man shot while fighting off bandits for his motorcycle

Kaieteur News – A security guard on Friday chopped his friend to the head after he (the friend) refused to stop drinking at his (the… Read More »Security guard chops friend after he refused to leave his workplace

Kaieteur News – A 19-year-old male of Belle West, West Bank Demerara (WBD), died on Friday after he was stabbed several times by a miner… Read More »Belle West teen killed over old grievance

…as Guyana continues to waive US billions in taxes to Exxon Kaieteur News – Oil companies operating in the United Kingdom (UK) will continue to… Read More »UK extends windfall tax on oil and gas profits to 2029

CAIRO/JERUSALEM, May 18 (Reuters) – Israeli troops and tanks pushed on Saturday into parts of a congested northern Gaza Strip district that they had previously… Read More »Israel pushes further into parts of north Gaza; new cracks in Netanyahu coalition

Kaieteur News – The Opposition has often lamented the extensive time taken for questions submitted to the National Assembly to receive responses by the respective… Read More »Parliament takes seven months to answer Opposition questions

Approval granted without feasibility study Numerous environmental concerns Exorbitant yearly repayment Kaieteur News – A proposed gas pipeline project in the United States, with concerns… Read More »A Lesson for Guyana: U.S. abandons gas project with concerns mirroring Wales project

Dear Editor, The government’s announcement of forgiveness of education loans that will benefit an estimated 13,000 UG students and costing $11 billion dollars is a… Read More »PPP Government’s loan forgiveness as a prelude to free education is a giant step for Guyana

Dear Editor, This is indeed quite remarkable. I am referring here to the news that “… the Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Health,… Read More »Region One Health and Wellbeing boost from Govt.

Dear Editor, There is a stubborn refusal by Guyanese of all stripes to accept that Maduro has already launched a war against us. Are we… Read More »Expand the defence of Essequibo

Dear Editor, Where one might have expected a troubled reaction to the new rape allegation against one of its senior leaders, the complacent attitude of… Read More »GUYANA NEEDS ‘FIT & PROPER’ PERSONS IN ALL SECTORS

Kaieteur News – Last Thursday, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo was asked about some of the economic and social recommendations emerging from the 32nd Congress of the… Read More »Was the PPP’s 32nd Congress Reduced to a Farce?

Kaieteur News – A three-member panel of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruled that the Government of Guyana can join as a party with… Read More »CCJ ruling

Tyson Fury suffered a split-decision points defeat to Oleksandr Usyk on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia as the Ukrainian became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed… Read More »Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion

Police ranks attached to Regional Division Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) on Saturday discovered 2,238 grammes of marijuana in an abandoned mechanic and spray painting workshop… Read More »Marijuana found in abandoned La Grange workshop

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru held their nerve to secure their sixth win in a row with a 27-run victory over the Chennai Super Kings at… Read More »RCB through to IPL playoffs; Dhoni’s CSK knocked out

Max Verstappen said it was “very special” to equal Ayrton Senna’s all-time record of eight consecutive pole positions at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The… Read More »Verstappen equals Senna’s all-time record of consecutive pole positions

A 19-year-old man died on Friday after he was electrocuted when the gutter he was lifting came in into contact with electrical wires. Dead is… Read More »Teenager electrocuted

More than a year after being on the run, Dexter McDonald, who was wanted by the police for a series of armed robberies and rape… Read More »Man wanted for robberies, rape arrested

Ronald Deen, a 50-year-old labourer, is currently hospitalised after he was chopped during an argument on Friday afternoon at Eccles Industrial Site, East Bank Demerara… Read More »Labourer, 50, chopped and injured during drinking spree

See full statement from the Attorney General’s Chambers & Ministry of Legal Affairs: The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s Chambers and the Ministry… Read More »Guyana to host first regional Criminal Justice Reform conference from July 10-11

Police have arrested the speeding motorcyclist who struck down and injured a Police officer while trying to evade a roadblock on the Houston Public Road,… Read More »Motorcyclist who struck down Police officer at Houston roadblock arrested

Months after it rolled out its operation here in Guyana, Sky High Dominicana is expected to add non-stop flights from Cuba to Guyana to its… Read More »Sky High Dominicana to introduce non-stop flights from Cuba to Guyana from May 27

Nineteen-year-old Orlando Samaroo died on Friday, a day after he was brutally stabbed by a miner with whom he had an ongoing feud. The incident… Read More »Belle West teenager stabbed to death over old grievance

With some 650 people already registered to be trained and certified, the government is aiming to reach 3,000 who are interested in welding through a… Read More »3,000 to benefit from GOAL/Nations welding programme

See below full statement from the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo will be held from… Read More »Over 5,000 delegates, 180+ booths for 2025 Guyana Energy conference

A labourer and a taxi driver have been remanded to prison after they were charged separately in relation to the murder of security guard Paul… Read More »Two remanded for murder of supermarket security guard killed

Press Release from the Vurlon Mills Football Academy The KFC Under-8 Football Fun Day kicks off today (May 18) at 10:00h at the Police Ground… Read More »Beharry Automative joins Vurlon Mills Football Academy/KFC U-8 fun day

Hardik Pandya, the Mumbai Indians captain, has been banned for one match for his team’s slow over rate against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium. MI… Read More »Pandya banned for slow over rate; to miss first game next IPL

The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected to… Read More »Onverwagt prawns project set to yield an estimated $48M per crop

As part of the government’s agenda to modernise Guyana’s jurisdictive architecture and enable an efficient criminal justice system, a modern and comprehensive Criminal Procedure (Plea… Read More »Faster criminal proceedings as new Criminal Procedure Bill passed in National Assembly

See below full statement from the Ministry of Finance: The Government continues with its well-crafted and multi-pronged development agenda, aimed at transforming and delivering an… Read More »Gov’t presents five external loan agreements to Parliament

Days after he allegedly robbed a Berbice rice farmer, a 28-year-old labourer was on Friday placed on $200,000 bail; he denied committing the crime. Malkumar… Read More »Man accused of robbing Berbice rice farmer gets $200k bail

By Ravi Dev As we saw in the previous instalment, the Police was used by the Planters who controlled the state, to control the Indentured… Read More »Indian Indentureship: The Police

…new Cold War If Time Magazine can ask, “Can the US win the new Cold War?”, your Eyewitness guesses the sky won’t fall if he… Read More »A simmering…

Throughout civilisation, mankind has been making sacrifices for personal and societal advancement. Here, in Guyana, our history is inundated with stories about selfless sacrifices made… Read More »Commitment to success

…says Govt firmly supports DDL, will continue engaging Caricom counterparts Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh On the sidelines of Friday’s sitting of the National Assembly,… Read More »Protectionism is not in Region’s interest – Finance Minister

NRSC Chairman Earl Lambert Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued… Read More »NRSC advocates for stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders

…will now introduce better flood management amid La Nina Flooding has been experienced in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) over the past week A bill… Read More »Bill to strengthen Guyana’s sea & river defence management passed in National Assembly

…to account for education reform, energy & Dornier aircraft financing In keeping with its commitment to transparency and accountability, the Government on Friday laid a… Read More »IDB, India EXIM Bank financial agreements laid in National Assembly

…assures Govt steadfastly addressing issues facing industry Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of… Read More »“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production

Christopher Barnwell has been named tournament’s MVP for a brilliant all-round performance Inaugural Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) T10 Blast champs, Demerara Pitbulls, will pocket the… Read More »GCB T10 Blast: Demerara Pitbulls bag $1.5M prize after title win

Basketball action retakes the spotlight today with the Guyana Amateur Basketball Association’s (GABA) Under- 23 Championships being played at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.… Read More »Thrilling basketball action returns today

13-year-old Matthew Daby will soon hit the track At just 13 years old, Matthew Daby is gearing up to debut in motor racing at the… Read More »Young Daby set to make debut in Junior Dragster Racing

Beharry Automotive Ltd. Marketing Manager Gabriel Strand making a presentation to Vurlon Mills The KFC Under-8 Football Fun Day kicks off today at 10hrs at… Read More »Beharry Automotive Ltd on board KFC U8 Football Fun Day

– significant benefits anticipated Wayne Forde, President of GFF, and Yasser Al Misehal, President of SAFF, signing the MoU The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and… Read More »GFF sign 2-year deal with Saudi Arabia Federation

Dear Editor, The Guyana Press Association welcomes any scrutiny into its operations, and remains open to criticisms. What the current executive will not tolerate are… Read More »GPA welcomes scrutiny into its operations, remains open to criticisms

Dear Editor, In the interest of peace and stability, the PPP/C accepted the PNC proposal to hold general elections with the use of an ID… Read More »A review of the 1997 General Election: PNC treachery

The Rotary Club of New Amsterdam and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have inaugurated a $1.6 million clean water project at Overwinning… Read More »$1.6M clean water project commissioned at Overwinning Primary School

…calls for faster Police action Dead: Eon Holder Almost three months after a taxi driver was shot dead during an argument with two other men… Read More »Shooting over parking space: “My son wasn’t supposed to die like that” – mother of dead taxi driver

Charged: Romel McKenzie A 26-year-old man from Samantha Point, Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was granted $30,000 bail after he was charged for stealing a… Read More »Man accused of stealing gold chain granted bail

Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal With several new schools being constructed throughout Region One (Barima-Waini), Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal urged parents, especially… Read More »Parents urged to take advantage of new schools being built by Govt

Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia, East Bank Demerara (EBD) and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara (ECD), along with… Read More »Teens charged with murder of excavator operator

Roysdale Forde The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) is set to host its 22nd Biennial Delegates Congress and Elections June 28-30 under the theme: “Forming… Read More »PNCR Congress set for June 28-30