Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed has accused President Irfaan Ali of using the government’s newly launched Model Village initiative as a distraction from the aftermath of the MV Barima maritime disaster, arguing that while families continue to mourn and await the recovery of loved ones, the administration is focused on publicity rather than accountability and improving existing communities.
President Irfaan Ali yesterday ruled out abandoning the proposed $496.3 million state-owned bottled-water plant despite objections from local manufacturers and questions about whether the project should be a priority for the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI).
President Irfaan Ali yesterday charged 669 newly qualified nurses to uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
Triple Central American and Caribbean Games (CAC) gold medallist Raekwon Noel encouraged dozens of young swimmers to remain committed to their education and sporting development during a visit to the Colgrain Pool on Wednesday afternoon.
Vurlon Mills Football Academy (VMFA) completed a clean sweep of the Georgetown leg of the 2026 GFF Youth Ensemble by winning both the Under-13 and Under-15 championships.
-decries political victimization Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed yesterday said that members of the Guyana Police Force are being transferred and victimized for carrying out their duties professionally and refusing to take what he described as “political instructions.”
Book A Ride is celebrating its fourth anniversary and says that over 174,000 rides have been completed and it now supports more than 100 active drivers.
Viridien yesterday said that it has commenced Phase I of a 3D seismic acquisition and imaging programme offshore Guyana based on an agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources.
-legal action could follow Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC says he is reviewing the contracts connected to the long-delayed $1.4 billion Port Kaituma stelling and legal action could follow if there is evidence of negligence by the contractor, the supervising consultants or the Ministry of Public Works.
Dear Editor, I write about a critical issue now facing the maritime community and the safety of our government operated ferries following the fallout from MV Barima tragedy.
-during visit to Mabaruma President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday pledged that the government’s support for families affected by the MV Barima disaster would not be fleeting, while outlining several planned infrastructure and social projects during a meeting with residents of Mabaruma and surrounding communities.
Guyana will have two opportunities to win medals in the 400 metres at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, USA, after Malachi Austin and Tianna Springer secured places in their respective finals last night.
The youth-led “We the People” movement has announced a second protest outside the Office of the President today, following an inaugural demonstration last week that drew about 300 participants demanding accountability for the MV Barima tragedy.
Two protesters arrested while calling for the removal of Public Works Minister Juan Edghill following the MV Barima tragedy have formally lodged complaints with the Guyana Police Force’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), seeking disciplinary action against officers, a finding that their arrests were unlawful, and assurances that citizens’ constitutional rights to peaceful protest will be protected.
Dear Editor, It is worth remembering how the Biden Administration saved democracy in Brazil and the World would have to do the same now.
Former national footballer and experienced administrator Troy Mendonca has officially announced his candidacy for President of the Guyana Football Federation at the organisation’s next election in 2027.
Guyana’s top eight school cricket teams received their custom playing kits yesterday as preparations intensified for the national stage of the Beharry Group Schools Under-19 T20 competition.
The political strategists of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and the Government of Guyana appear to have reached the same unavoidable conclusion: their handling of the MV Barima tragedy has cost them significant political ground while simultaneously alienating many of their own supporters.
Pegasus Suites, the newer tower of the Pegasus Hotel, has been renamed Atlantic Suites Hotel following an affiliation with the Hyatt hotel group.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed two executive orders today that the White House said expands the definition of people who are ineligible for birthright citizenship and bans “birth tourism”, Reuters reported.
