Commissioning of the Centre for Equity, Opportunity, and Innovation in Plymara The Centre for Equity, Opportunity, and Innovation at Plymara has been officially commissioned, thanks to the efforts of the Office of the First Lady, Her Excellency Mrs. Arya Alli. The centre, located in Plymara, East Berbice-Corentyne, was inaugurated with a simple ceremony yesterday. Minister […]
Adriana Younge to Be Laid to Rest by the end of June. Kaiteur News Reports. After more than a month and two autopsies, 11-year-old Adriana Younge, whose body was mysteriously found in a swimming pool at the Double Day International Hotel, will finally be laid to rest by the end of this month. This was […]
A total of 120 persons with disabilities (PWDs) will now gain direct employment at the new Centre for Equity, Opportunity and Innovation at Palmyra in Region Six, which was officially commissioned by First Lady Arya Ali on Wednesday. The business centre – first of its kind in the Caribbean region – will allow PWDs to […]
Missing Child Alert: Deveyanie (“Meme”) Name: Deveyanie, also known as “Meme”Age: 14 years oldLast Seen: Around 8:00 PM on Monday, June 3rd, 2025Location: Her parents’ home If you have any information about her whereabouts, please contact the nearest police station immediately or call any of the numbers below: 670-1520 695-5748 625-8472 335-3596 Please share this […]
Urgent COVID-19 Message from Haji Dr. Roshan Khan In a heartfelt address recorded from his home, Haji Roshan Khan emphasized the ongoing threat of COVID-19 in Guyana, urging citizens to prioritize their health by wearing masks and sanitizing regularly. Khan, who recently experienced mild symptoms of the virus, expressed concern over public complacency regarding health […]
Hundreds of parents and guardians continue to praise the government for its well crafted ‘Because We Care’ cash grant initiative. Ureena Wilson, a mother of four, was elated to uplift the financial assistance on Wednesday at the Friendship Secondary School, East Bank Demerara. Ureena Wilson, parent She told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that […]
Attorney General Nandlall Asserts GECOM Will Proceed with Elections Preparations Attorney General Anil Nandlall has made it clear that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will continue its preparations for the upcoming General and Regional Elections on September 1, regardless of the presence of Opposition Commissioners. Mr. Nandlall’s statement follows an incident where an Opposition GECOM […]
US Embassy Warns Against Birth Tourism The US Embassy today issued a warning that using a visa to travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States, with the intent of securing U.S. citizenship for the child, is not permitted. Consular officers will deny a visa application if they suspect this is […]
Driver Charged with Two Counts of ‘Facilitating a Terrorist Act’ Jason Jacobis, a 28-year-old driver from Lot 131 Prashad Street, Annandale, East Coast Demerara, was arrested by a Detective Corporal from the Ruimveldt Police Station and charged yesterday with two counts of ‘Facilitating a Terrorist Act’, contrary to Section 309 A(2) of the Criminal Law […]
Intelligence-Led Police Operation Conducted at Plaisance: Narcotics and Cash Found Earlier today (Wednesday), between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM, based on intelligence received, Superintendent Dufu, along with other ranks, proceeded to Lot 18 Victoria Road, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, to conduct a search for ammunition, firearms, and narcotics. Upon arrival, a male of African descent, […]
‘Scarface’ Sentenced to Three Years in Prison Ryan Sookdeo, known as ‘Scarface’, a 21-year-old fisherman from Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on June 1, 2025, and charged today by ranks from the Vigilance Police Station with the offense of ‘Break-and-Enter-and-Larceny’, contrary to Section 229(a) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. Sookdeo is […]
Two Armed Robbery Suspects Charged and Remanded to Prison Shawn Prince, a 22-year-old auto body worker from Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, and Nick Sumair, a 26-year-old construction worker from Good Hope (Phase 2), East Coast Demerara, were arrested on June 1, 2025, and charged today (June 4) by ranks from the Vigilance Police Station with […]
Families Tour Block ‘B’ Experiment Housing Scheme Scores of families who were allocated house lots at Block ‘B’ of the Experiment Housing Scheme in Region Five recently had their first look at what will soon be their new homes. The Ministry of Housing and Water facilitated a special engagement that included a virtual tour and […]
It’s Time to Secure a Seat at the Table – Together! In a Social Media Post VPAC wrote : We are not chasing positions; we are chasing purpose. We enter this race not with blind ambition, but with a deeply rooted mission—to confront corruption and create inclusive opportunities where the voices of young people, working-class […]
Over 250 people who have been allocated plots of land were given a virtual tour of the Hogstye Housing Development at Black Bush Polder in Region Six on Wednesday. The tour allowed allottees to see their future house lots. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water Susan Rodrigues addresses allottees during the virtual tour […]
New Trader ? Congrats in this Article you will learn why you lose money trading forex in Guyana. Forex trading can be a lucrative venture, but many traders in Guyana find themselves struggling to make profits. Understanding the common pitfalls can save you from unnecessary losses. Here, we highlight some basic mistakes traders often make, […]
Trial Date Set for Melissa Cylus in Manslaughter Case Melissa Cylus is scheduled to stand trial on June 5 before Justice Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus at the Georgetown High Courts for the 2018 killing of her common-law husband, Julian Anthony Reberio. Cylus, who faces a charge of manslaughter, has entered a not-guilty plea. On May 29, 2018, […]
Sentencing of Man for Manslaughter in Strangulation Case A 27-year-old man who confessed to strangling a woman and disposing of her body near a mining camp was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Monday by Justice Navindra Singh at the High Court in Essequibo. Keron Hope, also known as “Blacka,” of Lot 5 Middle […]
From the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Protected Areas Commission On the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) proudly joins the global community in celebrating our collective responsibility to protect and restore our natural world. This year’s observance serves as a critical reminder that the health of our environment […]
Guyana’s coconut industry has seen significant expansion since 2020, with the government’s aggressive National Coconut Decentralisation Programme (NCDP) driving massive progress and exceeding expectations. This initiative highlights the rising demand for coconuts and their by-products at the local, regional, and international levels. Coconut farming in Guyana Today, coconut ranks as the third-highest income earner in […]
