The Farm
The disclosure by Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed, of a farm located in the Linden-Soesdyke area and owned by PresidentThe Farm Irfaan Ali, has been the subject of much comment.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
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Improvement in NGSA results was built on unglamorous, repeatable habits within reach of many more
Dear Editor, I write in response to the coverage of this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results, particularly the remarks of the top performers and the findings shared by the Caribbean Examinations Council’s Director of Operations, Dr.
Guyanese man held in New York over firebombing of shop
A man who New York prosecutors say is from Guyana was arrested on Thursday for firebombing a smoke shop while wearing a Guy Fawkes mask.
Case of girl, 15, who alleged sexual abuse raises questions about child care system
A 15-year-old girl who says she fled years of sexual abuse by her stepfather has twice run away—first from her family home and later from a state-run child care facility—raising questions about the handling of abuse complaints and the support provided to vulnerable children.
Biomedical technicians keep vital GPHC equipment humming
Patients receiving treatment at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) may never meet the biomedical technicians who work behind the scenes, but according to the institution, their role is essential in ensuring that life-saving equipment is functioning when it is needed most.
The President’s response
In the aftermath of the disclosure of the President’s large farm at Long Creek populated with a variety of livestock and appurtenances an expectation has developed that Mr Ali will be forthcoming with all of the information that is reasonably expected to satisfy the public that his enterprise is above board.
Carty, Hope and Joseph power Windies to ODI victory over NZ
Keacy Carty struck 95, captain Shai Hope made an unbeaten 87 and debutant Vitel Lawes claimed three wickets as West Indies defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the opening One-Day International at the National Stadium, Providence, yesterday.
