Indian Indentureship: Religion
By Ravi Dev Over the course of Indian Indentureship (1838 to 1917), the religious practices of the 239,000 immigrants almost perfectly mirrored those of the… Read More »Indian Indentureship: Religion
By Ravi Dev Over the course of Indian Indentureship (1838 to 1917), the religious practices of the 239,000 immigrants almost perfectly mirrored those of the… Read More »Indian Indentureship: Religion
Once again, we’ve been informed that Mad Maduro hasn’t only moved troops to our border, but is actually building a bridge over the Cuyuni to… Read More »When will …Mad Maduro stop?
Described as one of the most modern bills in the region of its kind, the Arbitration Bill 2023 that will soon be debated in the… Read More »Arbitration Bill 2023 based on Caricom model, reviewed by int’l law firms – AG
The Government has expended a total of $27 billion on “Because We Care” cash grant since assuming office in August 2020, with an additional $8.6… Read More »$27B in “Because We Care” cash grants distributed over last 4 years
A security guard attached to Kalibur Security Service was on Tuesday shot dead after he opened fire on a team of police officers at Vigilance… Read More »Security guard shot dead after allegedly opening fire on cops
…says demand shocked Ministry, unreasonable The sudden ultimatum by the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) to demand that Government pay all teachers a 20 per cent… Read More »Conciliation talks: Govt rejects GTU’s 20% across-the-board increase ultimatum
The Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority, Sherwyn Greaves, on Wednesday morning, went with a team on a fact-finding mission at… Read More »8 illegal structures halt major infrastructure works in Linden – CH&PA
…Guyana imported US$1.4B from T&T in 2023, but exported below US$200M …local exporters have been subjected to unfair treatment by T&T for decades – GOGEC… Read More »Guyana’s Private Sector outraged after T&T blocks milk imports from Guyanese company
…T&T Govt denies rejection of milk, claims importer returned item …58th COTED meeting underway in Guyana under T&T chairmanship The Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation… Read More »T&T’s refusal of Guyanese dairy products an insult to regional integration – Govt
Jessica Callender Two-time winner of the National Women’s Chess Championship, Jessica Callender, will be representing Guyana at the Central America and the Caribbean 2024 Women’s… Read More »Callender off to Cuba for CAC Women’s Chess Championships
Scenes from last weekend’s U15 Girls’ action Waramuri Primary, Bartica Secondary, Queen’s College and Mackenzie High have each topped their respective groups in the Guyana… Read More »GFF/Blue Water Shipping Girls U15 Tournament: QC, Waramuri, Bartica, Mackenzie among 7 advancing to Round of 16
–Says Head Coach Daren Sammy Scenes from the West Indies Camp in Antigua (CWI Photos) Several West Indies Men’s players, chiefly those named in the… Read More »ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: “When we prepare well, we do well”
Dear Editor, Monday’s tragedy led our community to be enveloped in profound shock and grief, following a tragic accident on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway which claimed… Read More »Soesdyke-Linden highway tragedy underscores need for upgraded work, greater police presence
Dear Editor, The attentive and attractive village of Leonora is once again making the headline news, as the rippling effect of “isms” manifests itself in… Read More »Leonora makes history once again
Dear Editor, The letter section continues to be the principal platform for the Opposition. The latest iteration of this comes in the form of a… Read More »PPP elections were free, fair, clean, and without dispute
A rich tradition of unflinching support across multiple administrations has been maintained with Manager of Fitness Express, Jamie McDonald handing over a sponsorship cheque to… Read More »Fitness Express ‘lifting’ with GAPLF for Intermediates/Masters on Sunday
A sixth person has succumbed to his injuries in the horrific smash-up at Long Creek, Linden-Soesdyke Highway on Monday, which had already claimed the lives… Read More »2-vehicle collision at Long Creek claims life of 6th victim
In 2024, Guyana has witnessed a decline in both fatal accidents and resultant deaths, according to recent data released by the Guyana Police Force (GPF).… Read More »Guyana records decline in fatal accidents – Police
Former General Secretary (GS) of the People’s National Congress (PNC) died on Wednesday after complaining of feeling unwell. He died at a private city hospital.… Read More »Fmr PNC General Secretary Oscar Clarke passes
As the La Niña weather pattern persists, the flood situation in Region Nine (Upper Takutu—Upper Essequibo) shows signs of improvement, with water levels gradually decreasing… Read More »Region 9 floodwaters recede, ripple effects felt in adjacent communities
Guyana’s fishing industry is poised for significant transformation with the introduction of artisanal vessel monitoring devices, procured and distributed to over a dozen fisherfolk by… Read More »$15M in monitoring devices procured for fishing industry
…more distribution in coming weeks – Housing Minister Twenty Region One (Barima-Waini) families are embracing a new chapter of comfort as they received keys to… Read More »Hinterland housing programme: 20 Region 1 families receive new homes
…as Region 3 now equipped with new medical hub Residents of Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) will now have access to dialysis treatments, urgent care,… Read More »Health sector investments can see reverse of brain drain in Guyana – Anthony
El Rey Sanjay is injured and will not be in the Triple Crown (Photo: Jagdath Soomarie) El Rey Sanjay’s hopes of winning Trinidad and Tobago’s… Read More »El Rey Sanjay’s Triple Crown hopes dashed due to injury
Manager of Fitness Express, Jamie McDonald (left), handing over the cheque to GAPLF President Franklin Wilson A rich tradition of unflinching support across multiple administrations… Read More »Fitness Express presses with GAPLF for Intermediate’s/Master’s on Sunday
Kaieteur News – A group of well renowned academics, practitioners and researchers from various countries including Guyana, on Monday launched for the first time a… Read More »New Centre for International and Border Studies launched in Guyana
Kaieteur News – The Court of Appeal, located in Kingston, Georgetown, has been retrofitted with a $170M new wing. The new wing of the building… Read More »Court of Appeal gets $170M new wing
Kaieteur News – Over seven hundred members who were delegates at the recently concluded Congress of the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) rejected their two top… Read More »Over 700 members rejected Jagdeo and Ali at PPP Congress – results show
Kaieteur News – Police are now hunting a man who on Wednesday broke into a businesswoman’s home in Linden, Region Ten and raped her at knife… Read More »Man breaks in home, rapes woman at knife point
Kaieteur News – A security guard attached to Kalibur Security Service was shot dead by police Tuesday afternoon at Vigilance South, East Coast Demerara. Dead… Read More »Guard shot dead, teen wounded during police operation at Vigilance
Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Education on Wednesday informed schools across Guyana to scrap end of term examinations due to the crippling effects of… Read More »Govt. forced to scrap end of term exams as teachers’ strike bites
Kaieteur News – Japanese Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) builder, MODEC on Tuesday announced a 271.7% increase in operating profits for the first quarter… Read More »Exxon shipbuilder records 271% profits increase in first quarter of 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — An Interior Department staffer on Wednesday became the first Jewish political appointee to publicly resign in protest of U.S. support of Israel’s… Read More »First Jewish Biden appointee publicly resigned over war in Gaza
– ministry says request unreasonable Kaieteur News – The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) on Wednesday revealed that it requested from the government an interim 20… Read More »Teachers want 20% pay hike before returning to classrooms
Kaieteur News – Over several years, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) has been inaccurately invoicing Guyana for expatriate workers, resulting in millions of… Read More »ExxonMobil incorrectly bills Guyana for inflated salaries for expats
Dear Editor, Why is the Ministry of Education planning to place the burden of Spanish on our Teachers and the Education System? Currently we are… Read More »The current circumstances do not allow for Spanish as a second national language
Dear Editor, The attentive and attractive village of Leonora, is once again making the headline news as the rippling effect of “isms” manifests itself in… Read More »Leonora made history
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC, has expressed concerns about the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) and its recent demand for… Read More »Teachers Union’s demand for salary increase from 2019-2023 not in interest of educators’ wellbeing – Attorney General
Kaieteur News – The High Court on Wednesday ordered Mikhail Rodrigues popularly known as the “Guyanese Critic to restrain from repeating accusations and defamatory remarks… Read More »High Court gags ‘Guyanese Critic’
– ‘Will continue to show leadership to the world’ – President Ali With democracy reigning, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has grown exponentially over the past… Read More »CARICOM has shown maturity, growth over the years
Oscar Eleazar Clarke, fondly remembered as one of the longest-serving General Secretaries of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R), died on Wednesday. He was 84… Read More »National grief as former minister, diplomat and PNC/R executive Oscar Clarke passes
See below the full statement issued by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago: The Ministry of Trade and Industry has noted the on-going issue… Read More »Trinidad concludes ‘misunderstanding’ led to return of Guyanese milk products
See below the full statement issued: African Export – Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$ 30 Million financing facility to Joyau Des Caraibes Limited… Read More »Afreximbank backs expansion of Silversands Hotel with a US$30M facility
Hours after Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) made public that its products were rejected in Trinidad and Tobago, Guyanese took to social media questioning whether similar… Read More »Social Media Outrage: Guyanese rally around DDL after milk blocked in Trinidad
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, has strongly criticised the Guyana Teachers’ Union’s (GTU) demand for a 20 per cent salary increase before teachers return to… Read More »GTU’s request for 20 per cent payout unreasonable – Min Manickchand
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) is taking proactive steps to address the recent refusal of dairy products by Trinidad and Tobago from one of… Read More »GLDA addressing dairy product issue with T&T – Minister Mustapha
International Cricket Council (ICC) officials have “no fears” over the pitches being used at a temporary stadium in New York for the men’s T20 World… Read More »‘No fears’ over New York T20 World Cup pitches- ICC
Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Sherwyn Greaves, on Wednesday led a team from the Ministry on a fact-finding mission… Read More »Eight illegal structures delaying major road works in Linden
In a landmark decision, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has overturned the ruling of Guyana’s Court of Appeal, granting the government the right to… Read More »CCJ allows govt to join fight against unlimited parent company guarantee for oil spills
The Ministry of Education is appalled at the recent release from the Guyana Teachers’ Union. Both because of its inaccurate contents as well as its… Read More »Ministry of Education Disappointed by Guyana Teacher’s Union Breach of Agreement
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, has assured swift intervention to address the deteriorating condition of Silver Hill’s main access road along the Soesdyke-Linden… Read More »Govt to rehabilitate Silver Hill’s main access road
See below the full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI): The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) notes, with strong… Read More »Rejection of DDL’s milk part of ‘notoriously long list’ of trade issues with Trinidad- G/town Chamber
Guyana’s fishing industry is poised for significant transformation with the introduction of artisanal vessel monitoring devices, procured and distributed to over a dozen fisherfolk by… Read More »$15M in monitoring devices procured to revolutionise fishing industry
As the search continues for convicted inmate Jose Awad, his mother-in-law and wife are currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The Officer-in-Charge of the… Read More »Prison escapee’s wife in custody as manhunt continues
Education Minister Priya Manickchand has regarded as unacceptable and unreasonable a request by the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) for an interim 20 per cent across-the-board… Read More »‘Gun to head’ – Manickchand surprised at GTU’s ‘unreasonable’ 20% pay request
Another person involved in Monday’s accident at Long Creek on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway has died, taking the overall death toll to six. Dead is Aubrey… Read More »Highway Accident: Sixth person dies
The government has accelerated its efforts to address squatting in Plantation Fitz Hope, also referred to as ‘Amelia’s Ward Phase Four’ in Linden, Region Ten.… Read More »Govt tackling squatting affecting infrastructure works at Plantation Fitz Hope, Linden
Two-time winner of the National Women’s Chess Championship, Jessica Callender, is representing Guyana at the Central America and the Caribbean (CAC) 2024 Women’s Chess Championship… Read More »National champion Callender off to Cuba for CAC Women’s Chess Championship
Premier League clubs will vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) from next season at their annual general meeting next month. Wolves have… Read More »Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR
The Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC) has noted with concern reports in the media by one of Guyana’s largest conglomerates, Demerara Distillers Limited… Read More »GOGEC registers concern with unfair treatment of Guyanese exporters in Trinidad
Specialised vessel monitoring devices are being distributed to all artisanal fisherfolk so that their operations and safety can be better monitored, a move Agriculture Minister… Read More »Fewer incidents of piracy as Agri. Ministry improves monitoring for fisherfolk
Guyana’s Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha is among those looking into the rejection of two containers of Demerara Distillers (DDL) packaged milk in Trinidad and… Read More »Trinidad’s Agri. Minister was unaware of DDL milk rejection – Mustapha
National Paralympic champion Gibran Sarfaraz and national Table Tennis coach Linden Johnson have been selected to participate in the Commonwealth Games Federation’s GAPS Birmingham training… Read More »Coach Johnson, para-athlete Sarfaraz to attend Birmingham Training Camp
The National Milling Company (NAMILCO) and Food For The Poor Guyana Inc. have thrown their support behind the Essequibo Cricket Board’s programmes. NAMILCO has sponsored… Read More »NAMILCO and Food for Poor give support to Essequibo Cricket Board
“It’s a dream come true,” Keith Dowridge exclaimed, describing his delight upon winning an all-expenses-paid trip to witness the UEFA Champions League finals clash between… Read More »iBET sending Keith Dowridge to the Champions League finals
Sandeep Lamichhane has been acquitted of rape by the Patan High Court in Nepal, allowing him to resume playing cricket with immediate effect, including, possibly, at… Read More »Lamichchane acquitted of rape by Nepal court; to be considered for T20 World Cup
After two days of conciliation talks at the Ministry of Labour, representatives from the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and the Ministry of Education (MoE) have… Read More »Interim 20% across-the-board payment among GTU’s demands during conciliation talks
Michael Britton, called Mickey, a 39-year-old security guard attached to Kalibur Security Service and of Vigilance South, East Coast Demerara was shot and killed Vigilance… Read More »Security guard shot dead during confrontation with police
For almost four years, I ignored Moses Nagamootoo. But ignoring his recent shameless celebration of the PNC/APNU/ AFC’s assumption of government on May 11, 2015,… Read More »Nagamootoo’s shameless celebration of APNU/AFC’s total betrayal of Guyana
Ravi Dev The Indian Indentureds (Girmitiyas”) were brought to work in the fields – to replace the “field slaves”, and not the house slaves or… Read More »Indian Indentured wages
Five persons have lost their lives on Monday in yet another horrific accident on Guyana’s roadways, as citizens continue to express outrage that calls for… Read More »Disrespect for our roadways
Back in 2023, during the Budget Debate, the Minister of Education had announced that, by 2025, tuition at UG would be eliminated!! And a bold… Read More »Free …education
The Education Ministry has issued several warning letters to nine contractors for breaching their stipulated contractual deadlines as well as for producing substandard work. This… Read More »Education Ministry’s project: Warning letters sent to 9 contractors for failing to meet deadlines, substandard work
The tower that collapsed injuring the GTT workers (Mark Goring photos) Two employees of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) found themselves injured on… Read More »2 GTT employees injured as tower collapses in Kwakwani
…teachers are being misled by Union – Manickchand Education Ministry officials and GTU representative during the discussions on Tuesday Conciliatory talks between the Education Ministry… Read More »Education Ministry, GTU talk reach deadlock as Union presents new demands
…urges Centre for Border Studies to zero in on Guyana/Venezuela border analysis With the launch of a Centre for International and Border Studies (CIBS), Government’s… Read More »Regional bodies globally have increased attempts, manage tensions between nations – Greenidge
…as DDL calls on Govt to review trade policies with T&T Despite efforts by the Caribbean Community (Caricom) to increase trade and the movement of… Read More »T&T blocks import of $20M in packaged milk from Guyana
Nine contractors who are executing contracts for the Ministry of Education, including those building new schools, were written to, flagging delays and substandard work. This… Read More »Education Ministry writes nine contractors over contract delays, substandard work
See below the full release from the Attorney General’s Chambers: Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC MP, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, on Monday, met… Read More »Nandlall spotlights need for special training to fight financial crimes
Guyanese and Jamaican private sector interests have pledged to increase trade and investment activities in both countries. Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud on Tuesday met with… Read More »Guyana, Jamaica private sector to increase bilateral trade
Hours after the Chairman of Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), Komal Samaroo flagged challenges relating to the export of the company’s products to Trinidad and Tobago,… Read More »Refusal of DDL’s milk against ‘spirit of integration’ – Foreign Affairs Ministry
Almost one month after High Court Judge Sandil Kissoon ruled that teachers’ salaries should not be deducted following their participation in a five-week strike, the… Read More »Despite pending written judgement, gov’t to file appeal in teachers’ strike case
The Demerara Pitbulls, with the ability to strike the ball to all parts of the ground, romped to victory in the first-ever Guyana T10 Blast… Read More »Demerara Pitbulls clinch championship of inaugural T10 Blast
– after victory over Potaro Strikers As the season winds down, the Guyana Defence Force Football Club have asserted their dominance atop the Women’s League… Read More »GFF Women’s League Division One, Round Two: GDF FC extend lead to 6 points
Officials of the ten clubs participating in the KFC Elite League Season Six Round One tournament, along with referees, have engaged in comprehensive review sessions… Read More »KFC Elite League: Clubs, referees participate in Round 1 Review sessions
Dear Editor, Professional associations play a crucial role in advocating for standards, providing professional development, and safeguarding the interests of their members. With World Press… Read More »Current council of Guyana Press Association should excuse itself
Charged: Daughton Jackson A mill operator was on Tuesday granted bail when he appeared before Magistrate Rhondel Weever at the Wales Magistrate’s Court. Daughton Jackson,… Read More »Mill operator on bail for illegal gun, ammo
Escaped prisoner Jose Awad Law enforcement officials are currently engaged in a search operation for convicted prisoner, Jose Awad, who escaped from the Lusignan Prison,… Read More »Prisoner escapes from Lusignan Prison
…wanted bulletins issued for 2 in relation to rape Charged: Ruben Oselmo A 63-year-old man was on Tuesday granted bail when he appeared at the… Read More »63-year-old charged for sexual activity with a child
…all teachers will be trained to be bilingual – Education Minister Over 3000 migrant children from countries including Venezuela, Cuba and Trinidad and Tobago are… Read More »Over 3000 migrant children enrolled in Guyana’s school system
Launching of the “Wildlife and People of the Rupununi” book The Yupukari Village Council and Turtle Monitors in collaboration with the Caiman House Inc (CHI)… Read More »12th annual turtle festival: 271 turtles released into Rupununi River
Former Local Government and Regional Development Minister Nigel Dharamlall turned himself in to Police for questioning in relation to the new sexual assault allegations made… Read More »Nigel Dharamlall questioned by Police over new sexual assault allegations
…says BK failed to prove any wrongdoing on Govt agencies’ part BK InternationalCEO Brian Tiwarie An application made by BK Quarries Incorporated, challenging the quarry… Read More »High Court throws out BK’s challenge of quarry licences granted to Nazar Mohamed
…Second friendly on tonight The Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago was treated to an entertaining encounter as the home team opened a… Read More »Soca Warriors edge Golden Jaguars 2-1 in first friendly
School football enthusiasts will have to wait another week to witness the commencement of action in the ExxonMobil Boys and Girls Under-14 Schools’ Football tournament,… Read More »Kickoff of ExxonMobil U14 tourney shifted to May 25
“It’s a dream come true!” Keith Dowridge exclaimed as he described his elation upon winning an all-expenses-paid trip to witness the UEFA Champions League finals… Read More »A dream come true!: iBET sending Keith Dowridge to the Champions League finals
Dead: Rondel Wilson Thirty-six-year-old Rondel Wilson, a taxi driver of Church Street, Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara (WBD), was on Sunday afternoon electrocuted while trying to… Read More »WBD man electrocuted while making illegal connection to house
Jailed: Vaughndel Tobin An Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) man was on Tuesday jailed for one year after he admitted to having a quantity of… Read More »Essequibo Coast man jailed for narcotics trafficking