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Journalist and diplomat, Wesley Kirton, who became trapped and sank up to his neck in a swamp at Moblissa was rescued after emergency crews used the sound of an ambulance siren to locate him, according to Captain Gerry Gouveia.
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport yesterday posted images of refurbished restrooms at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence.
A 39-year-old man was today sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment for stealing copper cable from the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, while a Tuschen businessman was separately charged with receiving stolen articles in connection with the matter.
By Dhanpaul Narine Once upon a time reading was in fashion. The feel and smell of the book, and the joy of turning a page were priceless.
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his MPs have been released following their arrest last night at Leonora, but his cameraman, driver and another man remain in custody as police investigate alleged unauthorised drone activity near President Irfaan Ali’s private residence.
BUENOS AIRES/LONDON, (Reuters) – Argentine President Javier Milei said he would sanction oil companies drilling in the Falkland Islands, stepping up the country’s claims to sovereignty over the British overseas territory.
The sod-turning ceremony for the establishment in Guyana of a fourth law school under the Council of Legal Education (CLE) – aimed at addressing growing demand for legal education across the Caribbean – was held yesterday at UG’s Turkeyen Campus.
Dear Editor, Let me be absolutely clear. This is no longer simply a question about a toll.
Senior Superintendent of Police Prem Narine came under intense scrutiny yesterday when the extradition proceedings against Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed resumed at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court after a hiatus for a CCJ decision.
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall SC said yesterday that the Government is prepared to defend its decision to allow Auditor General Deodat Sharma to remain in office despite questions over his continued tenure beyond the statutory retirement age.
—says reduction would not affect cash flow The Linden Mayor and Town Council (LM&TC) has proposed reducing its toll charges by 50% as the municipality and central government continue discussions over the future of revenue collected at the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge and Kara Kara.
Dear Editor, Guyana needs truth and accountability for the MV Barima tragedy. But justice cannot be driven by grief, public outrage or political convenience.
Ninety Indigenous women from five communities in regions One, Eight and Nine are to receive literacy and numeracy training under a programme launched at Massara Village.
Dear Editor, A sober reminder for those who need to be reminded of the importance of Guyana’s untainted history.
Minister of Education Sonia Parag yesterday instructed contractors carrying out remedial works at Mackenzie High School in Linden to complete the project within two weeks.
President Irfaan Ali has announced plans to establish an agro-investment park and two business districts in Linden as members of his Cabinet fanned out across Region Ten for a two-day outreach, but no costs or commencement dates were given for the proposed developments.
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) issued 270 cautionary warnings to social media users over racially and ethnically offensive content between January and August 24 this year, compared with 194 during the corresponding period in 2025.
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) last night expressed grave concern over the circumstances surrounding a serious road accident involving Patricia Cornelius on the morning of Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and reports that the incident may involve a vehicle attached to the Office of the President.
Shopkeeper Zamal Samuels was yesterday found not guilty of manslaughter in connection with the death of Aaron Conyers, following a trial before Justice Peter Hugh at the High Court in Demerara.
Akeel Gittens, 23, a labourer of West Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara, on Wednesday pleaded guilty to break and enter and larceny and was jailed for 24 months.
