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Two feared drowned at Unity Beach
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ are investigating an incident at Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara (ECD), which has left two persons missing after they were reportedly swept away by strong currents on Sunday afternoon. Missing are Lyodisa Waldron, called “Loyda,” a 20-year-old salesgirl of Victoria Village, ECD, and Andri Francis, called “Bobby,” a 31-year-old...
Aircraft crashes in Region Seven
A Cessna 182P Skylane aircraft N9347G, reportedly owned by well-known Guyanese pilot and operator Orlando Charles crashed on Sunday morning...
Five homeless as fire destroys Port Mourant house, arson suspected
A fire completely destroyed a house at Port Mourant on Tuesday morning, rendering five people homeless. Stephanie Cecil, 29, a...
$54 million Western Hogg Island Primary School commissioned
Fifty pupils from Liberty, Hogg Island, and surrounding villages in Region Three now have a conducive environment for learning, following...
Ambassador Theriot celebrates Thanksgiving with 75 seniors in heartwarming tradition
While many Americans gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, U.S. Ambassador Nicole Theriot is continuing a cherished tradition...
Mike Charles remembered one year later
Almost one year after the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of five servicemen including Lieutenant Colonel Michael Charles,...
New direct routes for daily travel between Guyana, Brazil established
New direct routes for daily travel between Guyana and Brazil have been established as part of a new agreement between...
WTCG conference to address key issues in domestic and international banking
The World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG) will convene a conference on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 at the Exhibition Centre, Pegasus...
‘What happens in Miami’ – A taste of America in Georgetown
Global Tours and Travel, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Guyana and the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), is...
US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire
[Reuters] – The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, drawing criticism...
At UN Climate Summit, Guyana hailed for ownership of national climate plans
By Danielle Swain in Baku, Azerbaijan danielle@newsroom.gy At the ongoing UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, Guyana has been encouraging...
‘Concise’ study notes to help pupils with Social Studies, Science at NGSA
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand on Tuesday announced the launch of concise study notes for Social Studies and Science subjects,...
Ryan Basdeo wins new Toyota Raize from GBTI
Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) hosted a live draw for its recently concluded Drive Home Promotion, where one...
With limited resources, Small States face uphill battle with climate plans
By Danielle Swain in Baku, Azerbaijan danielle@newsroom.gy Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are grappling with the immense challenges of designing...
Enforcing ‘points system’ may help keep errant drivers in check – Benn
Enforcing the points system, which was introduced years ago to demerit drivers found culpable of breaching traffic laws, may be...
Sod turned for $1.3 billion Nismes Secondary School
The Ministry of Education marked a significant milestone with the official sod-turning ceremony for a new Nismes Secondary School on...
Math Intervention Campaign launched in Essequibo
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand has emphasised the crucial role of parents in ensuring their children utilise the available resources,...
After girl suffers severe bullying & assault, mother calls for security checks at schools
Shonette Deamil, a mother of six who re-migrated from Venezuela to Guyana, wants stricter safety measures in schools after her...
Parliamentary Affairs Ministry teams up with private sector to address corruption
Representatives of 26 private sector agencies came together on Tuesday to strategise ways of strengthening Guyana’s anti-corruption framework alongside the...
Father of six coping with life-altering motorcycle accident
Forty-four-year-old Norman Henry of Good Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD), recently endured a life-changing accident in which the rider of...
All ‘Home Affairs’ agencies to become automated by next August
Agencies that fall under the Ministry of Home Affairs will be automated by August 2025, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo...
