On CARICOM Day, President Irfaan Ali extended heartfelt greetings to all Guyanese and the wider Caribbean Community, emphasizing the significance of regional unity and cooperation. In a message shared on Facebook, he highlighted the day as an opportunity to celebrate the shared history and rich cultural heritage of CARICOM nations. President Ali reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment […]
Ravena Rescuehas issued an urgent appeal on Facebook for help in finding a home for a mother cat and her three kittens discovered in the Goed Fortuin trench area. In her post, Ravena expressed her heartfelt concern for the strays, stating, “Good morning all, this mama and her 3 kittens were found wandering in the […]
Nia Gonsalves has publicly announced her decision to support the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) in the forthcoming regional and national elections in Guyana. In a post on Facebook, Gonsalves emphasized that her decision was made after careful consideration and reflection on the nation’s current trajectory and the leadership necessary for meaningful change. “This […]
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has issued a strong reminder ahead of the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections: individuals holding dual citizenship are not eligible to be elected as Members of the National Assembly. In its press release, GECOM emphasized the constitutional requirements for candidacy, noting that to be a member of the […]
Sunday Express Reports : A mother of three, Valene Vanessa Campbell, 34, was shot dead on Friday night in Enterprise, Chaguanas, in what her friends and family are calling a senseless act of violence. Campbell was discovered lying face-down in a concrete drain around 7:50 PM, shortly after police received reports of gunfire in the […]
The music world mourns the loss of beloved singer-songwriter Kay Alleyne-Meloney, who passed away on Sunday after a courageous battle with cancer. News of her death spread quickly across social media, leading to an outpouring of tributes from fans, fellow artists, and the cultural community. Alleyne-Meloney gained national recognition when she was crowned Digicel Rising […]
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has issued a call to all political leaders participating in the upcoming 2025 General and Regional Elections to act responsibly and foster national harmony within Guyana’s diverse society. The ERC expressed concern over recent media reports highlighting incidents that have heightened tensions among supporters of various political parties. In light […]
Simona Broomes, the presidential candidate for the Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP), is actively campaigning with a strong message: a vote for the ALP is a vote to end corruption and “party politics.” Broomes argues that such politics have marginalized citizens from development and investment opportunities based on perceived political affiliations. In a recent […]
As members and supporters of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC Reform) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) gathered at the Square of the Revolution to kick off their election campaign on Sunday, Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde publicly announced his full support for Aubrey Norton as the party’s presidential candidate. Forde, who was among […]
A tragic accident on Saturday evening resulted in the death of 43-year-old Kevindra Tularam after the vehicle he was driving collided with a stationary lorry on the Good Hope Public Road. The collision occurred around 6:50 PM and is currently under investigation by local authorities. According to initial reports, a motor lorry (registration #GAF 4657), […]
In a heartbreaking incident on Saturday evening, Raj Birsa, a 44-year-old contractor from Ruby Backdam, drowned near a local drainage canal around 7:00 PM. According to police reports, Birsa had been drinking at a nearby shop when he stepped outside to urinate near the canal. It is believed that he lost his balance and fell […]
In a proactive police operation conducted early this morning, officers executed a cordon and search exercise in the Guyhoc Squatting Area, targeting stolen properties, illegal firearms, narcotics, and wanted individuals. Between 3:30 and 4:30 AM, police searched several homes and individuals based on intelligence received. A key focus was the residence of Kristoff Nicholson, a […]
The Guyana Press Association (GPA) held its General Members Meeting on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Theatre Guild in Kingston, where a new executive council was elected. Journalist Iva Wharton was chosen as President, with Ariana Gordon serving as Vice President. The council also includes Svetlana Abrams as Honorary Treasurer and Samantha Alleyne as […]
Simpli Royal Production has launched an exciting call for talented teenage girls across Guyana to participate in a prestigious competition aimed at discovering the next Teen Queen. The initiative seeks vibrant, passionate young women with a flair for the performing arts who are ready to embrace a life-changing challenge. The campaign, titled “Calling All Talented […]
PARAMARIBO (Reuters) – Suriname’s parliament made history on Sunday by electing Jennifer Simons as the nation’s first female president. The decision sets the stage for the former parliamentary speaker and physician to lead a country on the brink of a significant oil boom. Simons received backing from Surinamese lawmakers just six weeks after a closely […]
A tragic accident has resulted in the death of Kevindra Tularam after the motorcar he was driving crashed into the back of a truck. The incident occurred moments ago in Mahaica on the East Coast of Demerara. Reports indicate that Tularam had attended a funeral earlier in the day and was on his way home […]
Chairman of the Alliance For Change (AFC), David Patterson, has firmly denied allegations that his party engages in sexism, racism, and homophobia. Speaking at the party’s weekly press conference on Friday, Patterson described the AFC as a “free and liberal party,” addressing recent claims made by former Vice President for the Youth for Change (YFC), […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo, has asserted that the only threat to free and fair elections in Guyana comes from the People’s National Congress/Reform (PNCR). At a press conference on Thursday, Jagdeo stated, “If there is ever a threat to holding free and fair elections at GECOM from anyone, it […]
A 26-year-old labourer, Shawn Dover, has been remanded to prison following his appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on a larceny charge. Dover, a resident of Leopold Street, Werk-En-Rust, Georgetown, pleaded not guilty to the charge read by Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty. The charge alleges that on July 3, 2025, on Brickdam, Georgetown, Dover […]
A 29-year-old vendor, Ishmel Lewis, has been granted release on $150,000 bail for the charge of discharging a loaded firearm with intent. Lewis, a resident of Lot 194 Grove Squatting Area, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The indictable charge alleges that on April 21, 2025, […]
