GraceKennedy Foods recalling batches of fruit punch
GraceKennedy Foods (GK Foods) is voluntarily recalling specific batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L distributed in Guyana and other parts of the Caribbean.
Former PNCR Leader Robert Corbin passes away at 78
Former People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) leader and Opposition Leader Robert Corbin died in hospital today, aged 78.
Trinidad teenaged home invader died from bullet to back
(Trinidad Express) A post-mortem examination has found that 18-year-old Javon Hamilton, who was killed during a home invasion in Freeport last week, died from a gunshot injury to his right upper back.
Dutch royal house was ‘wholeheartedly’ involved in colonial exploitation, study shows
LEIDEN, (Reuters) – The Dutch royal house benefited from the Netherlands’ colonial policies in past centuries and helped the Dutch slave trade to survive, an in-depth historical study commissioned by King Willem-Alexander showed on Friday.
US Supreme Court to kick off term with bid by Big Oil to toss climate suits
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The US Supreme Court begins its new nine-month term tomorrow with arguments in a major case involving a bid by oil companies ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy to scuttle a lawsuit by officials in Boulder, Colorado, seeking monetary damages for harms caused by climate change.
Key details missing on US$55b cost-recovery milestone
Dear Editor, If you have a large mortgage, you know how much it can shape every major financial decision.
Mid-Year Report 2026 is masterpiece of deception, Guyana experiencing classic resource curse
Dear Editor, I fully endorse the sentiments expressed by one of the WIN Party leaders, Mr.
Companies take $610.6m fertilizer contract dispute to PPC
Company Secretary of Impeccable Construction & General Supplies Inc. Ayodele Roache says the company and AR Total Logistics Solutions Inc.
Guyanese can now enter Saudi Arabia with e-visa
Guyanese passport holders can now travel to Saudi Arabia using an electronic visa or visa on arrival without first having to hold a valid United States, United Kingdom or Schengen visa, President Irfaan Ali announced last night.
Dr Ifill calls for labour situation to be managed as migrant workforce grows
Senior academic and historian Dr. Mellissa Ifill has raised concerns about the displacement of Guyanese workers from customer-service jobs, particularly women, as Spanish-speaking migrant workers become increasingly visible in stores, supermarkets, malls and other businesses in Georgetown.
Independent Commissioner for Public Investment and Contract Accountability needed
Dear Editor, Guyana’s growing economy demands full transparency, clear responsibility and effective accountability for public resources.
CANU finds contraband items at house rented out by Ernesto Choo-a-Fat
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) yesterday conducted an operation at a house belonging to businessman Ernesto Choo-a-Fat at Lot 62 Windsor Estates,East Bank Demerara and said it found a quantity of uncustomed alcohol.
Man born in Guyana stabbed to death in NY
A man who was born in Guyana was stabbed in an argument just steps from his Queens home and bled to death in his grieving mother’s arms early yesterday, according to the New York Daily News.
‘First of many’ – UMAMI ships commercial container to Qatar
Guyana’s first commercial shipment of UMAMI-manufactured products to Qatar has left the country, with Guyana’s Ambassador to Qatar Safraaz Ahmad Shadood describing the export as the “first of many” containers expected to carry locally produced goods to the Gulf.
GDF, Brazil Armed Forces discuss tackling trafficking, illegal mining
How to address illegal mining was one of the issues that the Guyana and Brazil armed forces recently discussed.
Praying for justice for Nathan Craig and Shariff Zainul
Dear Editor, I am writing to offer my support to two distressing cases involving our elderly citizens and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), which I recently read about in the newspapers.
Mohamed says Lewis’ resignation will not overshadow WIN’s work
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed yesterday said he respects Dr. André Lewis decision to resign from the National Assembly in light of allegations that are currently under investigation.
Air services pact opens door for direct French Guiana flights
A new Air Services Agreement between Guyana and France is expected to pave the way for direct flights to French Guiana.
Daughter still has questions about death of artist, 90,
The daughter of late 90-year-old Guyanese artist Jorge Bowenforbes says she remains without answers about her father’s death, stating she was told he had what appeared to be two holes on each side of his temple and that the licensed firearm he owned is now missing.
Opposition Leader raises concerns over delayed home for Region Six mother
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed has called on the government to fulfil a promise of a new home to a mother of four from Letter Kenny, Region Six, whom he said has been left without adequate housing after dismantling her existing structure in anticipation of a Men on Mission home.
