Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana will move forward with amendments to the Fugitive Offenders Law to broaden the admissibility of evidence in extradition… Read More »Govt. to tweak Extradition Laws to allow for wider range of evidence 

Kaieteur News – Chevron is set to commence the sale of its remaining UK North Sea assets, which will mark the US energy giant’s departure from… Read More »Chevron reportedly set for UK North Sea exit after 55 years 

Kaieteur News – With democracy reigning, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has grown exponentially over the past years, managing to reap continuous success on the global… Read More »CARICOM has shown maturity, growth over the years – President Ali

Kaieteur News – Canada’s High Commissioner to Guyana, Mark Berman and the United Nation’s Population Fund (UNFPA) Deputy Director for the Sub-Regional Office for the… Read More »Canada extends funding for sexual reproductive health project

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Education will soon spend approximately $203,100,000 to rehabilitate over 30 nursery school buildings in Region Six. Some of the… Read More »Over 30 nursery schools in Berbice for rehabilitation

Kaieteur News – Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said Guyana is on high alert and will remain vigilant as Venezuela expands its military presence at the… Read More »Guyana on high alert as Venezuela expands military presence at border

BBC NEWS – Israel’s military says five soldiers have been killed by Israeli tank fire in northern Gaza, in one of the deadliest incidents of… Read More »Israeli military casualties mount as assault on north Gaza meets resistance

Kaieteur News – General Secretary (GS) of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Bharrat Jagdeo, on Thursday stated that the party will not act against Nigel… Read More »Jagdeo: PPP will not act against Dharamlall before Police probe

Kaieteur News – A perusal of the audits conducted by the Government of Guyana in relation to the expenses of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) has… Read More »ExxonMobil wants to recover money for IT gear but unable to account for spending – Auditors

…Jagdeo urges level playing field in trade Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana (GoG) will not get into a tit for tat with Trinidad… Read More »Guyana will not get into tit-for-tat with T&T

Dear Editor, Democracy, a free press and independent political affiliation, is under threat in Guyana from the President Irfaan Ali and Vice President Bharat Jagdeo… Read More »PPP is no good for Guyana

Dear Editor, As a member of the public who weekly attends meetings of the Guyana Reparations Committee, I am very concerned with the public manipulation… Read More »NCN manipulating airing of bi-monthly Reparations TV programme  

Dear Editor, The Jagdeo/Ali regime’s continuous transgression of the right of the nation’s public teachers is not a matter that should be treated lightly for… Read More »A pattern is emerging to delegitimise and criminalise our public-school teachers

Dear Editor, WPA is appalled at a racially insensitive cartoon published in the Stabroek News May 9 edition and calls for universal condemnation of this… Read More »WPA appalled at Stabroek News insensitive cartoon

Dear Editor, The Coordinating Council and member organisations of the International Decade for People of African Descent Assembly-Guyana (IDPADA-G) would like to register in the… Read More »Cartoon published in Stabroek News on May 10, 2024

Dear Editor, Could you please publish these 10 companies, business organisations or service organisations in your newspapers that started between 1793 – 1898. It takes… Read More »Mr. Frank DeAbreu takes us down memory lane

Kaieteur News – There must be some limit to how far Guyana’s Vice President and Chief Policymaker would go to defend ExxonMobil.  Apparently, there is… Read More »Oil production safety limits

The two-month break is over, and Barbadian race car driver Zane Maloney returns to the track for the fourth round of the Formula 2 Grand… Read More »Zane Maloney focused on ‘winning races’ as F2 resumes this weekend

West Indies will face Australia in a warm-up game, which forms part of the ICC Men’s World T20, which runs from June 1-29 in the… Read More »West Indies to play Australia in World T20 warm-up game on May 30

Weighing in on the challenges faced by Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) in exporting its milk and water to Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), Vice President Dr.… Read More »‘We will deal with their goods the same way’ – Jagdeo says after DDL milk blocked in Trinidad

Days after Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh announced the commencement of phase one of the student loan write-off for tertiary students in Guyana, Vice President… Read More »Proof of employment, NIS contributions not necessary for university debt write-off – Jagdeo

Almost four years after he was charged with causing the death of 23-year-old Terry Danraj, a truck driver was on Thursday freed of the charges… Read More »Truck driver in Saffon Street fatal accident freed

Almost 10 students from Queen’s College were made to unbelt their trousers in a flogging incident on Thursday that has attracted the attention of education… Read More »Senior QC teacher sent on leave after flogging students

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday told a press conference that Guyana has informed the relevant authorities of continued aggressions by Venezuela, including the… Read More »Guyana informs ‘relevant bodies’ of buildup of Venezuelan troops near border- Jagdeo

During the month of April 2024, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Narcotics Branch seized more than $50 million worth of illicit substances during operations across… Read More »Police seized over $50M in drugs during April

See below the full statement issued: Canada’s High Commissioner to Guyana, His Excellency Mark Berman and the United Nation’s Population Fund (UNFPA) Deputy Director for… Read More »More support for women, girls as Canada, UNFPA extend EQUAL SRHR project in Guyana

Sunrisers Hyderabad sealed a place in the playoffs of IPL 2024, with one point from their washed-out game against Gujarat Titans on Thursday, ensuring they will finish… Read More »IPL 2024: Sunrisers qualify for playoffs after washout against Titans

The Government of Guyana is committed to fixing school dormitories across the country and Education Minister Priya Manickchand said verification efforts are ongoing to guarantee… Read More »Education Ministry verifying dorms safety, comfort

Escaped Lusignan prisoner, Jose Awad was spotted Thursday morning in the vicinity of Parika, East Bank Essequibo. In a statement, the Guyana Prison Service said… Read More »Escaped prisoner spotted at Parika

A shopkeeper of Dartmouth, Essequibo Coast is now in police custody after he was busted with a quantity of cannabis and cocaine by police ranks… Read More »Essequibo shopkeeper arrested with cocaine, ganja

FIFA has proposed a five-pillar plan to tackle racist abuse in football. The sport’s world governing body said it had undergone an “extensive consultation process”… Read More »FIFA proposes five-pillar plan to combat racism

Recently, vehicles that park around the entrance and exit of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) are being clamped as part of targeted enforcement by… Read More »Vehicles being clamped for causing obstruction outside GPHC

The Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GBBFF) is calling on Guyanese businesses to support the upcoming 51st Central America and Caribbean (CAC) Fitness and Bodybuilding… Read More »CAC Championship: Bodybuilding Federation eyeing tangible support from corporate Guyana

Fresh off qualification for the Women’s T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka will host West Indies for three ODIs and three T20Is from June 15-28. For… Read More »West Indies Women to face Sri Lanka in three ODIs, three T20Is in June

The Ministry of Education, via a memorandum issued on Wednesday, notified education officers that the public school examinations scheduled for the end of this current… Read More »Education Ministry cancels August term exams as disruptions persist

Guyana grappled with an unusually long dry season in recent months and now that the annual May-June rainy season is unfolding, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar… Read More »Rainy Season: Mustapha says pumps operational, 24-hour monitoring to prevent floods

Twenty-two-year-old Azim Khan, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) private who was shot during a home invasion two weeks ago remains hospitalised in a critical condition… Read More »Shot GDF rank still critically hospitalised – relatives

Guyana’s Golden Jaguars suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Trinidad and Tobago in the second International Friendly on Wednesday evening at the Hasely… Read More »Golden Jaguars lose 2-0 to T&T in second International Friendly

[Oil & Gas Journal] – Petronas Suriname E&P BV, a subsidiary of Petronas, made a third hydrocarbon discovery in Block 52 at the Fusaea-1 exploration… Read More »Petronas discovers oil, gas offshore Suriname

The Guyana Police Force is engaged in robust efforts to up traffic enforcement and reduce the number of accidents and incidents on the roadways. As… Read More »$57M collected in payments for traffic offences; another $117M outstanding

The blinding need for oblivion from harsh realities of overwhelming problems is the driver behind many persons seeking to quit life as the ultimate solution… Read More »Breaking the taboo

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

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’

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

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