Kaieteur News- A 27-year-old hairdresser was on Saturday night shot during a robbery at her salon located at Coca Road, Wismar, Linden, Region 10.… Read More »Linden hairdresser shot during robbery

Dominic Gaskin, former Alliance for Change (AFC) executive member and son-in-law of ex-President David Granger, has suggested the opposition parties would be unable to beat… Read More »APNU/AFC has already ‘lost’ the 2025 elections – Dominic Gaskin

New Zealand captain Tom Latham said it was a “proud moment” after his side claimed their first Test victory in India for 36 years –… Read More »New Zealand claim first Test victory in India for 36 years

Mockesha Standford, a  27-year-old hairdresser from Wismar, Linden is the victim of an armed robbery that occurred at about 21:20 hrs on Saturday at her… Read More »Linden hairdresser Mockesha Standford shot during robbery at salon

Police are currently investigating a hit-and-run incident that resulted in a fatality early Sunday morning on the Tuschen Public Road. The accident involved two motor… Read More »Pedestrian dies in early morning hit-and-run at Tuschen

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has released the Guyana Harpy Eagles (GHE) 14-man squad for the Cricket West Indies Super50 tournament, which will commence on… Read More »Super50: Ramnauth gets maiden nod; Beaton and Tyndall back in Harpy Eagles squad

The excitement is palpable as the Mainstay Drag Race event unfolds today in Cinderella County, where anticipation has reached a fever pitch among competitors and… Read More »Mainstay Airstrip to be infused with Drag Racing today

As part of its ongoing community road improvement initiative, the government has awarded contracts worth approximately $2.7 billion for the rehabilitation of 191 roads in… Read More »$2.7B invested to upgrade 191 roads in Region Five

The Guyana Cancer Society (GCS) hosted its annual fundraiser on Saturday evening at Project Dawn, Liliendaal, drawing attention to the urgent need for cancer detection… Read More »Guyana Cancer Society expands screening efforts to include colon cancer

Within the context of discussing EMERGENCIES, we have written, over the last few weeks, about toxic encounters that companion animals endure because their owners, mostly… Read More »EMERGENCIES (continued): RAT BAIT

Divali will be celebrated at the end of this month, and being associated with the victory of Sri Ram to institute “Ramrajya”, or ideal governance,… Read More »Hindu politics

After the post-independence PNC destroyed our economy with their socialist experiments, their successors have been attempting to shift to a market economy, which needs to… Read More »The market economy and its challenges

Over in the US, as they proceed into their winter months, Florida and her neighbours have suffered one of their most destructive hurricanes: Helene, with… Read More »Dealing with …climate kickback

Haimwati Vedya Hariprasad is a 41-year-old mother of two who was last year diagnosed with thyroid cancer, having received the earth-shattering news on July 27,… Read More »“It’s scary, but God is in charge” – mother of 2 determined to fight cancer

…as probe on black box reaches final stage The examination of the black box from the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) Bell 412 helicopter, which contains… Read More »Deadly helicopter crash: Guyana Govt to meet with US Transportation and Safety Board on Wednesday

…American, German companies also bid for contract CH4- the company that, in partnership with Lindsayca is currently building the first 300-MegaWatt (MW) power plant under… Read More »Company building GtE among firms in running for 2nd power plant

…cease order for sale issued in September The Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) of Mocha/Arcadia, East Bank Demerara (EBD) have allegedly demolished several structures and has… Read More »Mocha/Arcadia NDC demolishes squatters’ homes allegedly to sell lands

…as 138-room, over US$20M Aiden Hotel opens doors in heart of the city Georgetown is on the cusp of a transformation that will turn it… Read More »Georgetown to be transformed into world class family & pedestrian-friendly city – Pres Ali

By Kurt Campbell  kurt@newsroom.gy  In a significant development for public health, Subject Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced on Saturday that mammogram services will soon be… Read More »Mammogram services expanding amid new push to prevent, screen for cervical & colon cancer

By Sharda Bacchus Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy Guyana’s first boutique hotel – Aiden by Best Western – has officially opened for business, creating over seventy jobs for locals… Read More »Over 70 locals hired as Aiden by Best Western officially opens, promising ‘unmatched’ customer service

Dear Editor, “We had no oil to subsist on, so we could not build this country.” This is the tune that is being sung by… Read More »We had no oil to subsist on, so how could we build a country?

Dear Editor, It seems as though the One Communications company is a ‘one-way’ communication company. On the afternoon of Friday October 18, 2024, I called… Read More »One Communication is one-way communication

…urges public to report abuse, plans awareness campaign As drivers of several animal-drawn vehicles are sometimes seen striking animals (mainly horses) in attempts to increase… Read More »PAC reaffirms zero tolerance for animal cruelty

Charged: Carlson Babb In a session held on Friday at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court, Magistrate Teriq Mohamed dealt with two separate cases involving driving under… Read More »Bartica men each fined $200,000 for DUI

Dead: Aubrey Richardson The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued wanted bulletins for Samuel Browne, 23, and Antwan Sampson, 20, in connection with the murder… Read More »2 wanted in connection with Yarrowkabra murder

The Guyana Government’s plan to reduce the cost of electricity with the Gas-to-Energy (GtE) Project will not only lower the cost of manufacturing but also… Read More »GtE Project to improve manufacturing standards in Guyana – GMSA President

…American actor signals for more support in local theatre and film industry The energy within the Marriott Hotel was beaming through the roofs as American… Read More »Malik Yoba inspires Guyanese actors

Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) Chairman David Armogan has little faith that the Suriname Government would issue fishing licences to Corentyne fisherfolk so that they will… Read More »Armogan loses hope that Corentyne fisherfolk will benefit from Suriname’s licences

The Demerara team pulled off a comfortable chase of 165 runs on Saturday afternoon at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) Ground at Bourda to retain… Read More »GCB Senior Inter-County Super50 Championship 2024: UNBEATEN DEMERARA RETAIN SUPER50 CHAMPIONSHIP

Excitement for the Mainstay Drag Race Meeting has reached a boiling point, and will overflow today in Essequibo, dubbed the Cinderella County. With more than… Read More »Mainstay Drag Race Meeting gets green light

…sentencing set for November Dead: Odingo Anthony Heywood Twenty-eight-year-old Lenroy Michael Forde, also known as “Biggie,” has been convicted of the 2021 murder of Odingo… Read More »Lenroy Forde found guilty of 2021 execution of Odingo Heywood

Kaieteur News – TOTALTEC Inc., a 100% Guyanese-owned Company, on Friday has announced the launch of an innovative multi-sector e-learning platform, designed to equip the… Read More »TOTALTEC Inc. launches E-Learning platform to equip Guyanese workforce with ‘in-demand’ skills

Kaieteur News – The Moot Court Guyana (MCG) officially kicked off the 2024/2025 academic year on Friday by launching its first mooting competition with its… Read More »Moot Court Guyana launches first International Law Mooting Competition

Editorial… Kaieteur News – Most Guyanese are set for a joyous holiday season, should all go well with the cash grant distribution.  It encountered trouble:… Read More »Money for Guyanese

Peeping tom… Kaieteur News – The Ali-Jagdeo dynamic has grown into a spectacle, where the supporting actor has not only stolen the spotlight but also… Read More »For Ali’s presidency to survive, Jagdeo must go!

Dem Boys Seh… Kaieteur News – Dem Boys Seh how some people in dis country quick fuh bad mouth each other, but dem faster fuh… Read More »Guyana is de best at dis sort of ting!

Kaieteur News – President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), Alistair Routledge sees no conflict of interest with the award of a contract to the company’s… Read More »ExxonMobil sees no conflict of interest in working with company’s former VP to monetize Guyana’s gas

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Saturday issued wanted bulletins for two men, who are allegedly involved in the murder of 61-year-old… Read More »Duo wanted for murder of Kuru Kururu man

…Newspaper will not be silenced on exposing mismanagement and corruption – Publisher Kaieteur News will not be silenced because of threats by the Vice President… Read More »Jagdeo threatens to pull state ads. From K/News

Kaieteur News – Guyana and its prolific Stabroek Block has often been described as the treasure chest for the oil and gas companies, unlocking US-billions… Read More »ExxonM pumped US$14B in 9 months of 2024 but Guyana only gets US$1.9B

Dear Editor, Last week, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced a significant initiative aimed at bolstering the livelihoods of citizens across the nation, every Guyanese 18… Read More »Cash Grant and economic growth

GNBS IN FOCUS: Kaieteur News – Jams and jellies are a staple in many households, valued for their ability to enhance the flavour of everyday… Read More »SAFE AND SWEET – JAMS AND JELLIES STANDARD OUTLINES CRUCIAL PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

…42 more allegations made Kaieteur News – A 35-year-old woman was on Friday remanded to prison when she appeared before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to… Read More »Woman remanded on 13 counts of fraud

Another meek batting display by Essequibo and another team effort with ball and bat by Demerara ensured the Senior Inter-County 50-Over remained in the firm… Read More »Demerara goes back-to-back with Senior Inter-County 50-Over titles

See below full statement from the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development: The Ministry of Local Government & Regional Development (MLGRD) notes with grave… Read More »Cease order prohibiting sale of Mocha/Arcadia lands was issued since September -Local Gov’t Ministry

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took his first Formula 1 victory for nearly four months with a controlled drive in the sprint race at the United… Read More »Verstappen wins US sprint to extend title lead

Press Release from the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha Diwali will be celebrated on Thursday October 31st. As the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha begins its 50th… Read More »Corporate Guyana supports Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s grand Diwali celebrations

Despite facing challenges such as food and climate insecurity, as well as trade constraints, the Caribbean Community remains strong and resilient, continuing to progress through… Read More »Regional unity, resilience a result of policies rooted in global solutions – President Ali

New Zealand need 107 runs on the final day to beat India in the first Test in Bengaluru. The Kiwis bowled India out for 462… Read More »Khan (150) and Pant (99) shine, but New Zealand in sight of victory in Bengaluru

The cycling community of Guyana will come together to honour the legacy of one of its most cherished athletes, Percy Anthony Boyce, through the inaugural… Read More »Inaugural Percy Boyce memorial cycling set for October 20

The Ministry of Housing and Water (MoHW), through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), has issued a stern warning against the illegal sale and… Read More »Sale of lands in Mocha/Arcadia by NDC, opposition agents illegal – Housing Ministry warns

TOTALTEC Inc., a 100% Guyanese-owned company committed to national development, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking multi-sector e-learning platform. This initiative provides access to internationally accredited… Read More »TOTALTEC launches multi-sector E-learning platform to empower Guyanese workforce

Omeca Primo, 36, was on Friday remanded to prison after she was charged for obtaining over $11 million from persons, paid for cars which she… Read More »Woman remanded after failing to deliver 13 cars and receiving $11M in down-payment

Months after he was shot and killed during a robbery, Police have issued wanted bulletin for two men in relation to the murder of 61-year-old… Read More »Duo wanted for murder of man at Yarrowkabra

Over 450 students in East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) benefitted from the National  Data Management Authority’s  (NDMA’s)  two-day  “Cyber  Road  Show”  on October 16 and 17,… Read More »Over 450 students from Berbice benefit from cyber road show

The Berbice Expo and Trade Fair 2024 officially opened Friday night at the Welfare Ground in East Canje Berbice, with a feature address by Zulfikar… Read More »Balancing oil wealth and agriculture for economic growth; Berbice Expo & Trade Fair 2024 opens

After being diagnosed with breast cancer and following treatment and surgery, Nandranie Deochand thought she had overcome the biggest challenge in her life. But her… Read More »Cancer Returns: Woman battles ‘silent killer’ twice in years

The frequency of fatal road accidents in Guyana is alarming, and a press conference held by Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn on Friday underscores the… Read More »“Do the right thing” campaign

…about money Looks like the PPP government has defined the talking point – cash grants – that’s gonna dominate the hustings till the 2025 elections… Read More »Still talking…

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha alongside inspecting wharf In keeping with President Dr Irfaan Ali’s recent commitment to ensure the Meadow Bank Wharf and its environs… Read More »Govt pumps $190M into rehabilitation of Meadow Bank Wharf

Senior Minister Dr Ashni Singh and Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill attended a job fair hosted by Prochant, a US-based Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company,… Read More »US BPO company to hire 100 persons in Linden by mid-2025

…as Agri Minister highlights output, export opportunities Locally produced fruits and vegetables This year Guyana’s Agriculture sector has seen significant growth in several key areas.… Read More »Guyana records growth in fruit, vegetable production

…barred along with pregnant wife from leaving Guyana Assistant Police Commissioner Calvin Brutus, leaving court on Friday Assistant Police Commissioner Calvin Brutus is now at… Read More »240 charges to be laid against Assistant Police Commissioner in money laundering probe

…seeking global partners to make region model for sustainable, resilient farming President Dr Irfaan Ali President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday highlighted the efforts Guyana… Read More »Guyana investing in climate-smart agriculture – Pres Ali tells World Food Forum

Dear Editor, Government is praised for doling out a grant to adult nationals. The distribution of a cheque worth $100K to each adult is a… Read More »Support for grants to adults

Dear Editor, After extensive conference and much fanfare, the question of what is the manufacturing focus of Guyana remains unanswered. Maybe it’s the lack of… Read More »What is the manufacturing focus of Guyana?

Dear Editor, Melinda Janki, for whom I have some respect, and with whom I have worked together in the past on aviation matters in Guyana,… Read More »Melinda Janki is totally wrong

Wanted: Donna Gittens One year later police are searching for Donna Gittens, 43, of Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara (EBD) who allegedly set her lover, 55-year-old… Read More »One year later: Police still looking for woman accused of setting lover, property on fire

Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has announced the introduction of a new twice-weekly service connecting Suriname and Guyana, set to begin on November 3, 2024. Responding to… Read More »CAL launches direct flights between Guyana, Suriname

Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn In light of the reckless behavior being displayed by some truck drivers on the country’s roadways, Home Affairs Minister Robeson… Read More »Reckless driving: Home Affairs Ministry mulls revising licensing process for truck drivers – Benn

The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS) Essequibo Praant, in collaboration with the Dharmic Naujawaan (DNJ), recently hosted its Inter-Secondary Schools’ Rangoli Competition at the Anna… Read More »Aurora Secondary secures 1st position in Region 2 Inter-School Rangoli Competition

DR Chamber Guyana’s Executive Director, Lilian Foo, and Chamber President Miguel Angel Gonzalez (IBC Photo) With the aim of fostering trade and investment between the… Read More »DR Chamber of Commerce to expand membership to Guyanese businesses

…following commissioning of $24M well Some 96 per cent of the population in Quarrie Village Region 9 now have access to potable water following the… Read More »96% of Quarrie Village now accessing potable water

– at Inter-County Finals today With the final match of the Senior Inter-County Tournament being scheduled for play today at the Georgetown Cricket Club, teams… Read More »Demerara, Essequibo captains looking to reign supreme

With the aim to provide international facilities to players, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), in partnership with Blue Water Shipping, has initiated steps to create… Read More »Sod turned for Blue Water Shipping Stadium

Arrested: Ludwig (only name given) Ranks from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) recently arrested a Surinamese national identified only as Ludwig also known as «Tuna,» who… Read More »After 2 years on the run: Surinamese murder suspect arrested in Guyana

Omeca Primo Omeca Primo, the proprietress of Primo’s Imports and Taxi Service, has been remanded to prison after appearing before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the… Read More »Woman remanded on $11.3M fraud charges

Kaieteur News – DCSN Manufacturing Incorporated which is a subsidiary of S Jagmohan Construction and General Supplies Inc. on Thursday announced that its products have… Read More »DCSN Manufacturing Incorporated gets Re-Certification from GNBS

…as police record 93 road fatalities so far for the year Kaieteur News – Ninety-three persons have died on the nation’s roadways so far this… Read More »Home Affairs Ministry launches ‘Do the right thing’ campaign to curb fatal accidents

Editorial… Kaieteur News – ExxonMobil went about answering questions on its Guyana Stabroek Block oil stake with a jarring array of ready, self-serving answers.  The… Read More »ExxonMobil and renegotiation

Kaieteur News – For decades, Guyana prided itself on an independent foreign policy, one that allowed it to punch above its weight on the international… Read More »Guyana’s shift into the US orbit

Dem Boys Seh… Kaieteur News – De Vee Pee claim how since de cash grant announcement, people start turn up at he gate like if… Read More »De complications more than de cash grant

Kaieteur News – ALLEINSU – Minister of the Internal Affairs Bronto Somohardjo has resigned and made his portfolio available to President Chan Santokhi. This decision… Read More »Suriname’s Minister of Internal Affairs Somohardjo resigns amid allegations of corruption

Kaieteur News – American oil giant, ExxonMobil has been asked to assist the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in investigating the seepage of an oily substance… Read More »ExxonMobil asked to assist EPA in investigating seepage of oily substance in West Dem homes

Kaieteur News – Police issued a wanted bulletin on Friday for 43-year-old Donna Gittens of Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara (EBD). She is wanted for allegedly… Read More »Woman accused of setting lover on fire wanted by police

…Court hears of 240 pending financial charges Kaieteur News – Assistant Police Commissioner (ag) Calvin Brutus was denied a request to travel to the United… Read More »High Court bars Brutus and wife from US trip

…says Gov’t will provide update after concluding process Kaieteur News – President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), Alistair Routledge is hesitant to release the total… Read More »ExxonMobil tight-lipped on Stabroek Block acreage to be handed back to Gov’t this month

In recent weeks, the government of Guyana has announced multi-billion-dollar contracts aimed at upgrading the road and drainage infrastructure in Regions Four and Six. These… Read More »A Call for Equitable Infrastructure Investment in Region Ten

Dear Editor, After an extensive conference and much fanfare, the question of what is the manufacturing focus of Guyana remains unanswered. Maybe it’s the lack… Read More »What is the manufacturing focus of Guyana?

Dear Editor, The Government of Guyana has revised the cash grant form $200,000 per household to $100,000 to every adult individual in Guyana. The revised… Read More »Government’s $100,000 to all adults over 18 years of age

Dear Editor, The government is praised for doling out a grant to adult nationals. The distribution of $100K cheques to adults is a better proposal… Read More »Grants to adults a better option than to households