Venezuelan construction worker charged over gun, ammo
A 27-year-old Venezuelan national was yesterday remanded to prison after being charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
About-turn on Sex Offenders Registry
The government’s recent abrupt reversal on the proposed Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2026 has exposed not only divisions within its own ranks but also deeper concerns about transparency, consultation and the formulation of public policy.
Almost all of world’s children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says
SINGAPORE, (Reuters) – Almost all of the world’s children are exposed to at least one climate hazard, with as many as 1.8 billion put in danger by droughts and 1.2 billion by extreme heat, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a report on Tuesday.
Remember the pioneers in the Little Guyana Avenue co-naming in New York
Dear Editor, Chairpersons, elected officials, Councilwoman for District 28, Adrienne Adams, and friends. Let’s hear it for our Councilwoman please.
Membership of the Parliamentary Standing and Sectoral Committees
(Parliament of Guyana press release) Committee of Selection Chairperson: Hon. Manzoor Nadir, J.P., M.P., Speaker of the National Assembly Members: (Nominated by the Committee of Selection on 5th June, 2026) Government: • Hon.
Flooding scenes today in the city
As has become customary, heavy and persistent rain today has flooded some parts of the city.
Ministry uses drone to deliver supplies to Moraikobai Health Centre
The Ministry of Health says it successfully delivered essential medical supplies to the Moraikobai Health Centre along the Mahaicony River over the weekend through the use of drone technology.
Public Works Minister visits Huawei HQ
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill recently toured the headquarters in Shenzen of Chinese information technology and smart phone company, Huawei while on official work duties in China.
Ram, Campbell cite serious concerns over planned Development Bank
While broadly in support of the government’s planned Development Bank, commentator Christopher Ram and politician Terrence Campbell have raised serious concerns about the architecture for the institution and have warned about political influence and absence of financial safeguards.
Three Sophia houses gutted after man ‘trips out’ and torches motorcycle
Three houses in the same yard at Lot 110 ‘F’ North Sophia, Georgetown, were last evening gutted by fire after a man reportedly went berserk and lit a motorcycle ablaze, causing the flames to spread to the buildings.
Sabga awardee to set up foundation on women’s health in Guyana
Newly named Science and Technology Laureate, Dr Niven Narain, has promised to use his US$35,000 cash prize from the Anthony N Sabga Awards for Caribbean Excellence to set up a foundation focused on women’s health in Guyana and the United States.
Grade Six results to be released July 10
Minister of Education Sonia Parag yesterday announced that the results of the Grade Six examination will be released on July 10th.
Gov’t taking over more city roads
Even with the threats of the Mayor & City Council (M&CC) to move to the court over what it described as a hostile takeover of city streets; the Ministry of Public Works has moved full steam ahead with recent gazetted orders bringing the number of roads now under its watch to over 100.
Online passport application and appointment system to be launched today
Guyana’s immigration services are set to enter a new era with the launch of the country’s online passport application and appointment system today, June 15, 2026.
26/27 Elite League Playoffs: Penalty drama sends Potaro through as Timehri grind out playoff win
The road to the 2026/2027 Guyana Football Federation Elite League began with tension, late goals and a penalty shootout on Saturday night, as Potaro Strikers FC and Timehri United FC moved one step closer to top-flight football.
Vendors complain to Opposition Leader about Plaisance Market
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and Member of Parliament Duarte Hetsberger yesterday visited the Plaisance Market where vendors raised concerns over what they said were unfulfilled promises and longstanding issues affecting the facility.
St George’s students write foundational exam
Sixty-nine students of the St George’s School of Sciences have become the first in Guyana’s public education system to sit the Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence (CCSLC) examinations, a move the Ministry of Education yesterday said is aimed at strengthening foundational learning at the secondary level.
Randy Jagdeo surrenders to police after bulletin issued
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum yesterday confirmed that businessman Randy Jagdeo surrendered to the Criminal Investigation Department headquarters shortly after a wanted bulletin was issued for him in connection with the more than 20 AK-47s found by lawmen recently.
City says intensifying drainage works
Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore yesterday said the city has intensified desilting works in central Georgetown with the acquisition of a new slush drainage machine.
Gov’t to introduce reading as separate school subject – Parag
As authorities try to revamp an interest in reading among schoolchildren and discourage the overuse of social media, Education Minister Sonia Parag has said that reading will become a stand alone subject in schools as opposed to just a component of another subject.
