Back to de future or back to de past?
Kaieteur News – Two men were arguing about whether it was better in Guyana when we had strict opening hours for businesses. The two men… Read More »Back to de future or back to de past?
Kaieteur News – Two men were arguing about whether it was better in Guyana when we had strict opening hours for businesses. The two men… Read More »Back to de future or back to de past?
Kaieteur News – The United States has informed the Government of Guyana that its request for information related to the sanctions taken by the Office… Read More »Attorney General must write U.S. Dept. of Justice for information on OFAC sanctions
Kaieteur News – Heavy downpour on Tuesday night resulted in the trail connecting the Linden- Soesdyke Highway with the indigenous village of St Cuthbert’s Mission… Read More »Heavy rains wash away road, trails in Linden, St Cuthbert’s Mission
Kaieteur News – The New Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) hosted its inaugural annual awards ceremony and dinner on Tuesday evening. The event celebrated the contributions… Read More »Agro-processors, exporters recognised at first New GMC’s award ceremony
Kaieteur News – The 10 Puisne Judges who were appointed by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) were on Wednesday urged by President Irfaan Ali to… Read More »Do not be persuaded by emotions or public opinion – President Ali urges new Puisne judges
Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana intends to introduce a digital education programme in some communities, President Irfaan Ali announced on Tuesday during his… Read More »Digital schooling to be implemented in some communities – President Ali
Dear Editor, Judging by the holding of Party Congress and other indicators, the two major political parties, PPPC and PNCR, have already begun to walk… Read More »Mr. Aubrey Norton Lacks a Vital Tool to Keep his MPs in Line!
Dear Editor, When the Alliance for Change (AFC) was formed there was great hope for the Guyanese nation because of the promise of breaking race… Read More »Can the AFC be revived or even be resuscitated?
Dear Editor, I am deeply concerned about the development of our country and the justice served for all. The recent allegation of a female political… Read More »Let’s come together in one accord on issues of human rights to ensure the protection of all
Dear Editor, Youth violence is a tragedy that plagues many countries and Guyana is no exception. Some of the recent cases in the news are… Read More »Addressing Youth Violence in Guyana
Kaieteur News – On Father’s Day this year, many fathers got a gift thanks to the affordable prices at Chinese stores. Daughters and sons went… Read More »The Chinese-owned stores have been a God-send to the poor
Kaieteur News – The presidency of Guyana, of anywhere, is only as good as the person holding that highest of national offices. As the president… Read More »Unready, maybe even unfit
A belligerent bowling performance and calm from the top-order secured South Africa’s ticket for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final, defeating Afghanistan in… Read More »South Africa storm into first World Cup final after Afghanistan’s batting meltdown
See below the full statement issued by Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh: It would be recalled that, immediately following the actions taken on June… Read More »Guyana Gov’t advances request for info on US treasury sanctions
It would be recalled that, immediately following the actions taken on June 11 by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) within the United States… Read More »Update on Recent OFAC Sanctions
The Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) on Tuesday evening ran off its National Junior Singles Tournament sponsored by the National Sports Commission at the National Gymnasium,… Read More »GBA/NSC National Junior Singles Badminton tournament off to competitive start
The government will invest an additional $50 million to further rehabilitate Meadow Bank Wharf in Georgetown, aiming to enhance its aesthetic appeal for fish vendors.… Read More »Gov’t to invest additional $50M to develop Meadow Bank Wharf
The Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre on Wednesday received a charitable donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to benefit persons living with disabilities.… Read More »Ptolemy Reid Rehab Centre benefits from ATVs, Computer donation
Guyana’s judicial sector is set to receive a significant boost with the addition of 10 new puisne judges, sworn in by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan… Read More »Guyana’s judicial system strengthened with appointment of 10 new judges
Construction work is progressing smoothly on the hospitals at Number 75 Village, Corentyne, Region Six, and Bath, West Coast Berbice, Region Five, with completion expected… Read More »Completion of No. 75, Bath Hospitals on schedule for year-end
When it comes to familiarity to conditions at Providence, India have somewhat of an advantage over England as they head into Semi-Final Two of the… Read More »‘It’s going to be a great contest’- England coach expects tough battle against India
Neldon Neblett called ‘Jojo’, a 27-year-old porter of Lot 1 Best Village, West Coast Demerara, was remanded to prison after he was charged with the… Read More »Husband remanded for wife’s murder
An additional 21 critical roads in the Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD) have been upgraded through the Ministry of Public Works’ Special Projects Unit (SPU).… Read More »Another 21 roads were upgraded in Grove
By Brad DeSouza Tassarene, derived from the Akawaio word “Te-da-leng”, meaning “High Science,” is a community of approximately 450 residents. It’s situated in the middle… Read More »Tassarene’s new Toshao promises to do ‘what is right and necessary’
Local agro-processors and exporters were urged to reexamine their products to build a more resilient agro-processing industry, aligning with the government’s plan. President Dr Mohamed… Read More »Guyana focused on building a more resilient agro-processing industry
Captain Rohit Sharma believes it is not an advantage that India knew their semi-final venue of the ICC Men’s World T20 beforehand. Speaking to media… Read More »‘It’s not an advantage’- Sharma addresses India knowing World T20 semi-final venue beforehand
Despite several resignations including that of its General Secretary Dawn Hastings-Williams, the People’s National Congress Reform intends to run off its 22nd Biennial Delegates Congress… Read More »PNC/R Congress to vote on motion seeking Norton’s selection as presidential candidate
Although Guyana is rich in resources, the nation’s true strength lies in its ability to produce and export food globally. The government has developed an… Read More »Guyana’s power lies in global ability to maximise food production, exports – Pres Ali
The Guyana Government continues to demonstrate serious and sustained efforts to tackle trafficking in persons and as a consequence remained on Tier 1 in the… Read More »Labour trafficking highlighted as Guyana maintains ‘Tier 1’ ranking in 2024 TIP Report
In a detailed statement, the Government through the Ministry of Natural Resources on Tuesday explained its choice of Fulcrum LNG Inc to develop the country’s… Read More »Gov’t confident in Fulcrum’s competency to develop gas resources
The Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) earlier this week issued an urgent consumer alert, informing Guyanese that falsified batches of the diabetic and weight… Read More »Citizens alerted to falsified, unregistered Ozempic in Guyana
During an intel-led operation in Region Six, police ranks found 22 pounds of marijuana at High Dam at Angoys Avenue in New Amsterdam (Bashmin Koker… Read More »22lbs of marijuana seized during police operation
Guyana’s agriculture sector boasts enormous potential for local businesses and entrepreneurs and with targeted efforts to expand the sector, increased packaging and processing of raw… Read More »Gov’t facilities, regional hubs to support agro-processors soon – Pres. Ali
The government through the Ministry of Public Works says work has been ongoing since 2022 to address the rising cost and in many instances a… Read More »Gov’t says open tender, single sourcing necessary to tackle high prices, shortage of stone
Secretary-General of the Guyana Olympic Association Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon will continue as president of Archery Guyana Inc. following what has been described as a successful Annual… Read More »Archery Guyana Inc. elects new executive body
An intel-led ‘Eyes in the Sky’ and ‘Cordon and Search’ operation was held in the Central Police Station District in Berbice between 05:30 hrs and… Read More »Four arrested after firearm found during ‘Eyes in the Sky’ operation
A 54-year-old pedal cyclist died Tuesday night after he was struck by a motor car (HD 1646) along the Mandela to Eccles Highway. Dead is… Read More »Elderly cyclist dies after hit, dragged by car
Guyana’s agriculture sector earned more than $919M in the first half of 2024 from the exportation of non-traditional crops. This equates to a 12.7 per… Read More »Over $919M earned from exporting non-traditional crops – Agri. Minister
Four drivers recently appeared before Magistrate Tameika Clarke at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court and Charity Magistrate’s Court, where they were charged and fined for… Read More »Four Essequibo Coast drivers fined
– Community well positioned for agriculture and eco-tourism His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that the community of Santa Aratack and surrounding areas hold… Read More »Santa Aratack’s “enormous potential” to be unlocked – President Ali
Dear Editor, The headline, “Historic! MoU takes UG Satellite Campus to indigenous Aishalton Village,” (Newsroom, June 24, 2024) is to be celebrated as this initiative… Read More »Satellite campus is one small step for Aishalton and Region 9, one giant step for UG
Dear Editor, This nation is now witnessing the implosion of the PNC and the AFC – the infamous Coalition. These parties were not built on… Read More »The demise of the Coalition
Antibiotics, once hailed as miraculous weapons against bacterial infections, are now under threat from a dangerous adversary: over-the-counter sales. For some time now, some local… Read More »Selling antibiotics over the counter
Yesterday we learnt that the first batch of 400 of the long-awaited 1000 troops from Kenya was finally flown into Haiti – on the US-sponsored… Read More »Please… cry for Haiti
An 11-year-old boy of Bartica Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) succumbed whilst receiving treatment at the Georgetown Public Hospital for suspected dengue. The child has been identified… Read More »11-year-old awaiting NGSA results dies from dengue fever
– exercise continues in other regions Parent receiving cash grant on the second day of distribution As the first leg of the “Because We Care”… Read More »Govt hands out $1.5B in 1st leg of “Because We Care” cash grant exercise
The 10 persons who were recommended by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for appointment as new Judges, will receive their instruments of appointment today from… Read More »10 new Puisne Judges to take oaths of office today
– says no impact on preparations for internal elections PNC Leader Aubrey Norton Following the latest high-profile resignation from the People’s National Congress/Reform (PNC/R), Party… Read More »PNC congress will proceed despite sudden resignation of GS – Norton
… discussions still at preliminary stage The Government of Guyana on Tuesday reiterated that it has every intention of advancing, in the most transparent manner… Read More »Gas monetisation: Fulcrum LNG proposal was most comprehensive, technically sound – evaluators
… to kickstart project with 25 beehives – dredging of creek to be done twice annually to boost eco-tourism Santa Mission (Santa Aratak), Region Three… Read More »Govt to set up large-scale honey production project for Santa Mission
The Guyana Police Force FC (white) got the better of Buxton United FC by 5 goals to one Guyana Police Force FC maintained their grip… Read More »KFC Elite League: Round Two, Season Six: Santos, Police maintain top-four spots with wins
…Winston ‘The Little Master’ Stoby was first in Masters 2 Carlos ‘The Showstopper’ Peterson- Griffith While the nation is still in a celebratory mood and… Read More »Peterson-Griffith is Guyana’s second World Record holder
…As the Guyana women’s hockey team prepare for 2024 PAHF Challenge President of the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB), Philip Fernandes As preparation is geared up… Read More »“I FEEL OPTIMISTIC,” says GHB President Philip Fernandes
…Sub-committee to review, says Minister Ramson Guyana’s horse racing legislation has been moved one step closer to completion The much-anticipated draft of Guyana’s horse racing… Read More »Guyana’s ‘draft’ horse racing legislation submitted
Dear Editor, My former teachers can attest that I always had good handwriting and took copious notes, and this attribute has served me well over… Read More »Obstinate Sammy to be blamed 100%
Dear Editor, We approach June 30, 2024, precisely one year since the completion of youth cluster elections for representatives to the Rights of the Child… Read More »Open letter to members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Appointments
Headquarters of the Guyana Post Office Corporation In light of recent reports about scam messages being sent to persons mobile devices purported from the Guyana… Read More »GPOC urges public to be vigilant amid ‘scam’ messages
– victims arrived from Russia, Nigeria, India, etc. The US State Department stated that as the Guyana Government increased its efforts to protect victims of… Read More »Over 400 victims of human trafficking identified in Guyana last year – US State Dept.
– husband remains hospitalised Devina Bissondial and her injured husband Sarva Dyal Bissondial in happier times A vehicular accident in Miami, Florida on Saturday led… Read More »Guyanese woman killed in Florida 2-vehicle smash-up
Two Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) residents were on Tuesday sentenced to prison after they were found guilty of separate burglary charges. Joel Nelson, 40,… Read More »Essequibo duo jailed for theft
The aftermath of the fire at Blue Sackie Drive, South Ruimveldt A fire at Blue Sackie Drive, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown on Monday has left three… Read More »Fire destroys several houses in South Ruimveldt
Officials and beneficiaries of the workshop Several persons from various sectors in Region 8 (Potaro-Siparuni) have participated in a comprehensive training session organised by the… Read More »Reg 8 officials benefit from PPC training session
Denzel Stephens, a labourer of Charity Extension Scheme, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), appeared on Monday before Charity Magistrate Tamieka Clarke to answer several traffic-related… Read More »Essequibo man slapped with traffic-related charges
– seafarers urged to report abuses; efforts ongoing to ensure improved conditions As Guyana observes the Day of the Seafarer, the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD)… Read More »Lack of food, late salary payments among issues affecting local seafarers
– says Gov’t pumped over $40B in infrastructure, education & housing since 2020 – additional 15,000 house lots to become available Region 3 residents at… Read More »Economic landscape of Reg 3 to be transformed in 2025 – Pres Ali
Archery Guyana President, Mrs Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon The Annual General Meeting of Archery Guyana Inc was successfully held on Friday June 21, and members were therein given… Read More »Recent Archery Guyana AGM elects committee members
Forty-two-year-old Sherwin Patterson, a taxi driver of Zorg, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) was on Tuesday sentenced to one month imprisonment for assaulting a 13-year-old… Read More »Taxi driver jailed for wounding schoolboy
Charged: Yagesh Rabbylall Three men were fined for several traffic offenses when they appeared at the Charity and Anna Regina Magistrates’ Court. Kelvin Hardial of… Read More »Trio fined for several traffic offences
Jailed: George Aubrey Archer Seventy-two-year-old George Aubrey Archer of Suddie Public Road, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) who was charged with possession of a firearm… Read More »Pensioner gets 8 months for gun, ammo possession
Kaieteur News – Khan’s Construction and Transportation Services has been awarded a $72,275,000 contract to rehabilitate the Meadow Bank Wharf, Georgetown. According to information obtained… Read More »$72M contract awarded to rehabilitate Meadow Bank Wharf
Kaieteur News – Power China International Group Limited out of Beijing, China has been awarded a $1,827,929,605 (US$9M) contract to construct the Guyana National Control… Read More »Chinese firm gets US$9M contract to build national control centre to manage power plant
Kaieteur News – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is investigating several incidents across the city where parents were robbed of their “Because We Care” cash… Read More »Parents robbed after collecting ‘Because We Care’ cash grant
Kaieteur News – Ten Puisne judges will today be sworn in by President Irfaan Ali, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) announced on Monday. The new… Read More »Ten Puisne Judges appointed
Kaieteur News – Bandits on Saturday looted several vehicles belonging to patrons who attended the ‘Clash of the Titans’ chutney concert held at the Guyana… Read More »Bandits loot several vehicles at ‘Clash of the Titans’ show
…residents blame clogged drains Kaieteur News – Residents from a section of Onderneeming, La Parfaite Harmonie have complained that their community has been inundated for… Read More »Section of La Parfait Harmonie flooded for two months
…Confident of re-election as PNC/R Leader Kaieteur News – Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton on Tuesday said that he is unfazed by the recent allegations of… Read More »Norton unfazed by allegations of sexual harassment, corruption
CAIRO, June 25 (Reuters) – Israeli forces killed at least 24 Palestinians in three separate airstrikes on Gaza City early on Tuesday and the dead… Read More »Israeli airstrikes kill at least 24 in Gaza City, health officials say
…as concerns swell over feasibility of Gas-to-Energy project Kaieteur News – As concerns continue to balloon over the feasibility of government’s US$2B Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project,… Read More »Show us the production forecast for Liza One and Liza Two – Civil Society Activist
…Routledge dismisses Publisher as political aspirant Kaieteur News – “The oil agreement we have is a legalized form of highway banditry.” This avid description of… Read More »Exxon oil contract a legalized form of highway banditry – Glenn Lall tells Financial Times
Dear Editor, The headline, “Historic! MoU takes UG Satellite Campus to indigenous Aishalton Village,” (Newsroom, June 24, 2024) is to be celebrated as this initiative… Read More »Satellite Campus is one small step for Aishalton and Region 9, one giant step for UG
Dear Editor, This nation is now witnessing the implosion of both the PNC and the AFC – the infamous Coalition. These Parties were not built… Read More »The AFC has moved on
Dear Editor, My former teachers can attest to the fact that I always had a good handwriting and took copious notes, and this attribute has… Read More »OBSTINATE SAMMY TO BE BLAMED 100%
Dear Editor, The “Because We Care” Grant, a one-off cash grant initiative by the government, is a carefully crafted measure aimed at providing financial assistance… Read More »The Political Calculations Behind the “Because We Care” Grant
Kaieteur News – The price of a chicken fried rice is now $1400. During the pandemic, the price was $960. In a matter of a… Read More »Prices, prices, prices!
Kaieteur News – The top two US oil companies are locked in a war for 30% of Guyana’s lucrative Stabroek basin. Both ExxonMobil and Chevron,… Read More »Oil fight
The Government of Guyana has consistently made it clear publicly that one of our priorities in the oil and gas sector is the development of… Read More »GOG statement on the oil and gas sector
..Minister Walrond reveals as she urges stakeholders to adequately prepare Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, today charged stakeholders in the tourism… Read More »Increased visitor arrivals expected for the rest of the year
With major events like the ICC T20 World Cup semi-finals on June 27th and a packed schedule of events ahead, Guyana’s tourism industry has a… Read More »Minister Walrond urges greater integration in tourism sector
Upon assuming office in 2020, the Government has been progressing an unprecedented developmental agenda. This includes a key focus on improving transport infrastructure, country wide… Read More »Ministry of Public Works remains committed to transparency, accountability
Waramadong and Paruima were crowned female and male champions of the Upper Mazaruni Under-18 football tournament, which concluded recently. Second-half goals saw Waramadong defeating Jawalla… Read More »Waramadong, Paruima crowned Upper Maz U-18 football champs
Frank Duckworth, one of the inventors of the Duckworth-Lewis (later Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method to determine results in rain-affected cricket matches, died on Friday, June 21 at… Read More »Frank Duckworth, co-inventor of DLS method, dies at 84
Guyana Police Force FC maintained their grip on third place in the table with a victory over Buxton United FC in latest action, while Santos… Read More »Wins for Police and Santos in KFC Elite League
“The experience has been very heart-warming and I would do it all over again if I had to.” These were the words of Mrs. Debra… Read More »From Typist Clerk to Assistant Personnel Office: Mrs. Debra Brathwaite’s inspiring 40-year journey at UG
President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday travelled to Santa Aratack, an indigenous community in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), and announced several initiatives to expand agriculture… Read More »Honey project, 500 coconut plants for Santa Aratack to advance agriculture
—during World Seafarers Day 2024 Seafarers were lauded on Tuesday for their unwavering dedication, sacrifice, and contribution to global trade during the World Maritime Day… Read More »Seafarers recognised for their integral role in the country’s development
The financial burden on many parents is being alleviated with the distribution of the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant by the government through the Ministry… Read More »‘Because We Care’ cash grants ease financial strain on parents
The village of Santa Mission (Santa Aratak) situated in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), is poised for significant development, especially in the agriculture sector with… Read More »President Ali announces honey production project for Santa Mission
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) announced the appointment of ten persons to be sworn in as Puisne Judges. These persons are expected to take the… Read More »Judiciary appoints 10 new Puisne Judges
Three people are now homeless after a devastating fire destroyed their house at Lot 265 Blue Sackie Drive, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown. The fire started just… Read More »Three homeless after fire destroys house in South Ruimveldt
Seafarers, or those who work on ships, are being urged to know their rights and report any infringements to the authorities. Seafarers play a pivotal… Read More »Authorities urge seafarers to report abuses, deprivation at sea