In a firm commitment to address the growing threat of illicit gold smuggling, President Irfaan Ali has assured the United States Government that his administration will allocate “enormous resources” to combat this issue, particularly in light of warnings regarding gold smuggling linked to Venezuela. The President made this assurance during his address at the US […]
In a heartwarming display of resilience and academic achievement, Region Six is proudly celebrating its top performers from the 2025 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Among the inspiring stories emerging from the region are those of a young burn survivor and two remarkable students from the New Amsterdam Special Needs School. One of the standout […]
On Friday, Aubrey Norton, the presidential candidate of the APNU, assured that there will be no job losses in the sugar industry as he unveiled plans to diversify the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) should his party form the next government. Norton highlighted the significant job losses that occurred under the previous APNU+AFC government between 2017 […]
Starting Monday, June 30, cricket fans attending the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) will have an exclusive opportunity to secure early access to tickets for the highly anticipated clash between the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the Trinbago Knight Riders at the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on September 6. As part of a limited-time bundle, […]
A fisherman has been remanded to prison this week following a murder charge related to an incident at a wedding house in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) that occurred over nine years ago. On Thursday, 28-year-old Dave Ramnauth, known as “Shandy,” from Lot ‘B’ 21 Portuguese Quarter, Port Mourant, Corentyne, appeared at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s […]
Bilateral trade between Guyana and the United States has reached a record high of over $4.7 billion in the past year, reflecting the strengthening economic ties between the two nations. This announcement was made by US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, during the 249th US Independence Day celebration at her official residence. Ambassador Theriot highlighted […]
An eleven-year-old pupil from the New Sapodilla School of Excellence Primary School, Safeerah Sheriff, has claimed the top spot in Region Five for this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) with an impressive score of 486.09 marks. Her achievement places her 9th on the national list, earning her admission to Queen’s College. Safeerah credits her […]
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the auditorium of the Officers’ Training Centre at Camp Road was alive with joy and pride as the Juliet Griffith Day Care Centre held its Annual School Closing Exercise under the inspiring motto: “Preparing our children for the future.” A total of 73 bright and enthusiastic graduands received trophies and […]
On June 29, 2025, Dillon A. Mohamed, an advisor to the Youth For Change (YFC) and former president of the organization, announced his resignation from the Alliance For Change (AFC) and several affiliated roles. In a heartfelt letter addressed to General Secretary Raphael Trotman, Mohamed expressed gratitude for the nearly seven years he served as […]
In a Letter Dated June 28, 2025, Onix A. Duncan formally announced his resignation from the Alliance For Change (AFC) and affiliated roles in a letter addressed to General Secretary Raphael Trotman. In his resignation, Duncan stepped down from three positions: Chairman of the East Coast Demerara Regional Management Committee Vice President of the AFC […]
Ralph Ramkarran and Timothy Jonas, founding members of A New and United Guyana (ANUG), have both announced their resignations from the party. Ramkarran, who served as the presidential candidate for ANUG in the 2020 elections, informed party leader Mark France of his decision, stating, “As you know, I have not been active in ANUG for […]
An adult miner, identified only as “Riley,” was allegedly murdered on Saturday at the Baramani Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region Seven. According to Police Headquarters, the incident occurred between 12:30 AM and 2:00 AM near a mining camp. Riley was discovered with multiple stab wounds, prompting an immediate investigation. Two suspects, 21-year-old Rovel Santiago and 20-year-old […]
A New and United Guyana (ANUG) and the We Invest in Nationhood party (WIN) have formed an alliance for the upcoming elections, with ANUG joining under the WIN banner. In a joint statement released this morning, the political leaders of both parties—Dr. Mark DeFrance of ANUG and Azruddin Mohamed of WIN—confirmed that the agreement has […]
Opposition Member of Parliament and Executive Member of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R), Jermaine Figueira, has resigned from the party. He communicated his decision in a letter addressed to party leader Aubrey Norton. Figueira, a prominent member of the PNC from Linden, has been involved in party activities for several years. Notably, in early […]
Danielle Cameron, a 14-year-old girl from Berbice, was located at about 3:00 PM today by officers from the Mackenzie Police Station acting on received information. She was found at the home of Faye Pillay, a 77-year-old pensioner in Amelia’s Ward, Linden. Danielle had been reported missing from her home in Chesney New Scheme, Berbice. Upon […]
Committed prisoner Feroze Bhagwandin, 3617 Tuschen Housing Scheme, was found unresponsive in the washroom of building #3 at Lusignan Prison around 2:15 PM on June 28, 2025. Bhagwandin, who was awaiting trial for murder, was discovered hanging with a clothesline rope wrapped around his neck by officers on duty. An alarm was raised, and immediate […]
At the Berbice Cricket Board’s annual awards ceremony, Bissoondyal Singh, President of the Guyana Cricket Board, Director of Cricket West Indies, and businessman, publicly endorsed President Irfaan Ali for a second term. Speaking at the St. Francis Community Developers in Rose Hall Town, Singh expressed his support with conviction, stating, “It is with absolute conviction […]
Ramroop Sadaram, a 71-year-old pedestrian from Success, East Coast Demerara, tragically died late Friday night after being struck by a motor car on the Le Ressouvenir Public Road. The accident occurred around 11:45 PM and involved motor car #PAB 9943, driven by a 48-year-old businessman from Good Hope, and motorcycle #CN 8838, ridden by a […]
Corporal Leitch and two officers recently engaged with drivers of animal-drawn vehicles at Lakeram Lumber Yard in Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo. The session aimed to educate the drivers on essential traffic regulations and maintenance practices. Topics Discussed: Maintenance of Carts Registration Requirements: Registration of animal-drawn vehicles must be displayed on the carts. Rules of the […]
In a Social Media Press Release AFC Leader Nigel Hughes Wrote : The refusal of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to provide a hard copy of the Preliminary List of Electors (PLE) to any parties other than the two traditional parties sends a clear signal to the population: there are no other contenders in this […]
