Berbice labourer remanded after slapped with 10 charges
A 36-year-old labourer from No. 51 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, has been charged with 10 offences, including damage to property, assault and resisting and obstructing police ranks.
Guyana attended US law enforcement training in El Salvador
Through the US Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), the United States continues to support law enforcement training and professional development across the region, according to the US Embassy here.
President’s task force on child safety
Any gathering with the aim of addressing the welfare and safety of children is welcome and to be lauded.
Costa Rica AG says new joint DEA ops will target politicians, businessmen
SAN JOSE, (Reuters) – Costa Rica will deepen cooperation with the US Drug Enforcement Administration to target what the nation’s newly re-elected attorney general calls “invisible drug traffickers,” including business executives and politicians hiding alleged links to the drug trade behind respectable public profiles.
Four die after Linden smash-up
Four persons, one female and three males, have died following a collision involving a motorcar and a heavy-duty fuel truck along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway near Long Creek last night.
GMIN advertising for Heavy Fuel Oil
As it gears up for major gold mining operations in January of 2028, GMIN Ventures Guyana Inc (GMIN) has begun advertising for the supply of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) for its operations.
Mumbai Indians elevate Pollard to head coach ahead of IPL 2027
(ESPN) Kieron Pollard has been “elevated” to the position of head coach at Mumbai Indians (MI), replacing Mahela Jayawardene, who the franchise parted ways with earlier this month.
Fraser’s late double gives Guyana winning start to IGG futsal title defence
Two late goals from Jamal Fraser secured a 6–4 victory over French Guiana as Guyana opened their Inter Guiana Games (IGG) futsal title defence in Paramaribo, Suriname, while both Guyanese basketball teams suffered opening defeats.
Frank Tucker shines at World Masters with eight medals on debut
Frank Tucker completed his first appearance at the World Masters Championships with eight medals, adding four silvers in the equipped competition on Thursday to the four medals he had already won in the classic format.
Region Three suffers major power outage
Yesterday at 1 am the electricity supply in Region 3 was interrupted following a fire at a substation and affecting customers from Vreed-en-Hoop to Naamryck in Parika and down to Hubu and Naamless.
Campbell sees Jagdeo’s call for cooperation driven by fear of united Opposition
Member of Parliament Terrence Campbell has suggested that Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo’s call for political cooperation between the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) is driven by concerns that a united Opposition could threaten the governing party’s hold on power.
Guyana, Brazil discuss wider military training, border security
Guyana and Brazil are considering expanding military training beyond infantry and jungle warfare, following discussions on border security, information sharing and defence capabilities at Base Camp Ayanganna.
President, Commerce Secretary discuss US investment
President Irfaan Ali and United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick discussed expanding American investment in Guyana, including possible support for developing the country as a regional data-centre hub, during a meeting in Washington, DC, on Wednesday.
CH&PA to digitally record house-lot identifications from November 1
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) will introduce a system to digitally record house-lot coordinates, photographs and allottees’ acknowledgements from November 1, following concerns about persons building on land not allocated to them.
Finance Minister stresses project execution as gov’t, World Bank review portfolio
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh yesterday said that the focus must be on execution as the government and the World Bank held an all-day review of the multilateral agency’s projects here.
For Eusi: Two Memories
Home By Rishee Parasram and Michelle Asantewa Rishee Parasram was a teacher and frontline activist of the WPA from Courbane Park, Annandale, and worked very closely as an organizer of the East Coast Demerara Region with Eusi Kwayana.
CoI chair wants Stephen Thomas to bring ferry safety records when he testifies
Commission of Inquiry Chairman Justice Godfrey P Smith has said that Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) Director-General Stephen Thomas should bring relevant vessel safety records when he appears to testify before the inquiry into the July 18 sinking of the MV Barima.
EPA exempts proposed US$20m Providence mall, condominium complex from EIA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has exempted a proposed US$20 million shopping, office and residential development at Providence, East Bank Demerara, from an Environmental Impact Assessment, determining that its anticipated environmental effects can be mitigated.
Le Repentir cleanup begins as Manickchand outlines burial-ground standards
Cleaning and weeding have begun at Le Repentir Cemetery, with Local Government Minister Priya Manickchand promising follow-up maintenance and minimum standards for burial grounds across the country.
Pedestrian dies after struck by car at Groenveldt
A 56-year-old Stewartville resident died on Thursday night after he was struck by a motor car while crossing Groenveldt Public Road, West Coast Demerara.