President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced the launch of the new Public Service Upskilling Platform, aimed at enhancing the skills of public servants and strengthening the nation’s competitive future. Speaking at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, the Head of State emphasized the government’s commitment to developing a public service that is agile, results-driven, accountable, transparent, and […]
NCN Reports | The extradition case involving businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed resumed today before Magistrate Judy Latchman. Prosecutors presented crucial documents, including a diplomatic note and warrants from U.S. authorities, to support Washington’s request for the extradition of the duo. The men are alleged to be involved in financial crimes linked to a US$50 […]
Kaieteur Radio Reports | A tragic incident occurred on Sunday when a 17-year-old boy, identified as Vernel, reportedly drowned during an outing with friends at Canal Bank. According to reports, Vernel was swimming when the accident happened. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning. Tragic Drowning in Moraikobai Community
The News Desk Reports | The riverain community of Moraikobai is mourning the tragic death of a toddler, identified as 2-year-old Kevin Jacobs, who reportedly drowned earlier today. According to reports, young Jacobs was swimming in the Mahaicony Creek with his siblings when he suddenly went missing. Efforts to locate him were unsuccessful, and it […]
Azruddin Mohamed, leader of We Invest In Nationhood (WIN), joined Regional Councillor Marlise Morrison to celebrate Ellen Bowen’s 101st birthday at her home in Farm Mahaicony on Saturday. Ellen Bowen, born on November 6, 1924, in Virginia Village, Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara, later married Cecil Bowen and moved to Mahaicony, where she built a […]
Richie Adubato, a former coach for the Dallas Mavericks, Orlando Magic, and New York Liberty, has passed away at the age of 87. His family announced his death on social media. Adubato coached the New York Liberty from 1999 to 2004, leading the team to the WNBA Finals three times and holding the franchise record […]
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) successfully coordinated the official handover of relief supplies in Kingston, Jamaica, as part of Guyana’s humanitarian assistance following Hurricane Melissa. This initiative is in line with a Presidential directive and is executed in partnership with the Private Sector Commission. Relief items were transported by FARSAN to a central warehouse in […]
Random testing of boat operators for alcohol and drug use will soon be implemented in Guyana as part of new measures to strengthen safety and accountability in the maritime transport sector. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill announced this initiative following a meeting with senior officials from the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) to address ongoing […]
Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond has emphasized that road safety should be regarded as a matter of life rather than just a legal obligation, highlighting the devastation caused by road fatalities during the official launch of National Road Safety Month on Friday at the Bush Lot Community Centre Ground in Region Five. The theme for […]
In a recent Statement He Wrote “I am happy to announce that I’ve been appointed to serve on the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) 3×3 Working Group. This body is responsible for promoting, developing, and regulating 3×3 basketball throughout the Caribbean in alignment with FIBA standards. As the only Guyanese representative on the group, my role […]
Officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) intercepted a significant quantity of cocaine during an operation at a residence in Hydronie, Parika, East Bank Essequibo, on Friday. Acting on intelligence, CANU officers searched the premises and discovered several parcels containing a whitish powdery substance suspected to be cocaine. Three individuals were arrested and taken to […]
In a significant enforcement action, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) destroyed approximately 926.56 kilograms of seized drugs during a government-backed operation on Saturday morning. This haul, which included 618.26 kilograms of cocaine, 308.30 kilograms of cannabis, and smaller quantities of methamphetamine and ecstasy, carries an estimated international value exceeding $4 billion (USD 19.3 million). At […]
Vendors operating along the Railway Embankment in Buxton, East Coast Demerara, will soon be relocated to facilitate ongoing roadworks. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill, accompanied by his technical team, inspected the site on Friday, which is set to be transformed into a market tarmac. Minister Edghill confirmed that the property is government-owned and […]
As the University of Guyana prepares for its 2025 graduation ceremonies this November, three sets of siblings are poised to celebrate their achievements, showcasing the power of unity, love, and resilience. The Jarvis Brothers: Faith Through Grief Jerron and Andrew Jarvis are among the graduates, with Jerron earning a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery […]
Drowning has been confirmed as the cause of death for two security guards who tragically perished after their boat capsized in the Puruni River, Middle Mazaruni, earlier this week. The deceased have been identified as Jerwayne Grimmond, 37, of Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara, and Kevis Robin, 35, of No. 30 Village, West Coast Berbice. […]
James Watson, the Nobel laureate known for co-discovering DNA’s double-helix structure, has died at 97. He passed away in hospice care on Long Island, according to the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, where he spent much of his career. Watson gained fame for his 1953 discovery, made with Francis Crick, which revolutionized modern biology and led […]
Hello everyone, I am writing to you today with a heavy heart to ask for your urgent help and support for my sweet little niece, Aliza Ishmail. Aliza is only three years old and lives with her family in Guyana. Aliza is the light of her family’s life. After years of trying, her parents were […]
Police have recovered the bodies of two security guards who tragically drowned after their boat capsized in the Puruni River, Middle Mazaruni, on Wednesday afternoon. The victims have been identified as Patrice Grimmond and Kevis Robin, both employees of a private security firm. According to police reports, the aluminum vessel was traveling from a backdam […]
In a Recent Statement The We Invest in Nationhood Party Wrote : Is this the same Government of Guyana that stood before the world condemning the creeping dictatorship in Haiti? Is this the same administration that called on Canada, Kenya, CARICOM, and every democratic partner to intervene, restore order, and defend the rule of law? […]
Kaieteur News Reports | In a developing story, the Guyana Police Force has begun trailing the vehicles owned by Azruddin Mohamed, leader of the We Invest In Nationhood (WIN) party, following a controversial incident involving a Lamborghini at Parliament. This action comes after Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo criticized Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken for allowing […]
