Ali, Panama president discuss bilateral ties
President Irfaan Ali held talks with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, according to the Office of the President.
When five for $100 is not the solution
The government appears determined to convince Guyanese that access to purified water can be improved one five-gallon container at a time.
All children accounted for after fire at Plum Park home – Ministry
-nine suffered from smoke inhalation The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security tonight said that a fire at the children’s home in Plum Park, Sophia has been contained by the Guyana Fire Service and all of the occupants have been accounted for.
Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett’s Indigenous origins are a legitimate campaign asset
Dear Editor, I have seen two letters, written in good faith, disagreeing with President Ali’s mention of the Indigenous origins of Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett during his recent speech to the UN General Assembly.
Two Brazilians killed in Linden–Mabura Highway collision
Two Brazilians died and two other people were injured in a collision between a pickup and a minibus on the Linden–Mabura Highway on Saturday night, according to reports.
Suspected cocaine found concealed in frozen fish at Providence
Police say they found 36 pounds of suspected cocaine concealed in frozen fish during an operation at Richmondville, Providence, East Bank Demerara, yesterday.
Traffic restrictions in effect for Thomas St
𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬||𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧 The Guyana Police Force, Traffic Department wishes to advise the general public that, due to maintenance works being conducted on Thomas Street today, Monday, September 28, 2026, traffic restrictions are in effect at the Thomas Street/New Market Street intersection.
GWI opens $100 five-gallon water refill station in Vergenoegen
Residents without direct access to purified water in Vergenoegen and surrounding communities can now fill a five-gallon container for just $100, following the official opening of a Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) water refilling station in Vergenoegen, Region Three yesterday.
The necessity of access to information in the education of the nation
Dear Editor, Right thinking people in the 21st century do not want to remain at the mercy of tyrants and thieves that can infest the political system.
GWI to drill 14 wells for new housing schemes amid water shortages
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is set to drill 14 new wells to provide water to residents of housing developments across the country, as the utility moves to address growing water-supply challenges in expanding communities.
Manickchand unveils changes to Georgetown garbage collection
Minister of Local Government Priya Manickchand says changes are being made to Georgetown’s garbage collection system, including the removal of a 48-hour grace period for private contractors to correct missed pickups.
Mighty Sparrow’s early Guyana tours helped shape a calypso legend
Slinger Francisco, the Mighty Sparrow, whose voice, wit and social commentary helped carry calypso far beyond the Carnival tents of Trinidad and Tobago, died yesterday in New York.
Out, not-out, out: England secure bizarre run-out in Oval victory against Lanka
(ESPN) England were the beneficiaries of an unusual, but ultimately correct, umpiring decision during their series-clinching win against Sri Lanka in Sunday’s third ODI at The Oval as Pavan Rathnayake was given out, not out, and then out again.
Air Services plans business aviation facility
Air Services Limited (ASL) says it has added seven aircraft to its fleet over the past two years and plans to build a facility to serve business jets as it expands its operations.
Time for Jagdeo to step away so serious issues like governance, alienation can be addressed – Kojo Parris
-says Guyana on the way to becoming another sclerotic petro-state Investment banker turned social entrepreneur, Kojo Parris says it is time that Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo steps away from politics so that serious problems besetting the country such as the alienation of Afro-Guyanese and the governance structure can be addressed.
ASL aircraft runs off Mahdia runway; six aboard unhurt
An Air Services Limited (ASL) aircraft carrying five passengers and a pilot ran off the runway after landing at the Mahdia Airstrip yesterday.
Reference to Rodrigues-Birkett’s indigenous heritage was inappropriate
Dear Editor, I was immediately struck by President Irfaan Ali’s reference to Her Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett’s indigenous heritage in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly held in New York City.
Hypocritical for Ali to call for inclusion at UN when he denies that at home
Dear Editor, There is an old saying that charity begins at home. President Irfaan Ali would do well to remember it.
President discussed border case with US lawmakers
President Irfaan Ali last week met a US congressional delegation led by Representative Gregory Meeks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, with Guyana’s border controversy with Venezuela among the matters discussed.
Gwanzura’s all-round show helps Zimbabwe stun West Indies
(ESPN) Zimbabwe stunned West Indies in the second women’s ODI in Harare, as they registered only their second win against a Full Member side in the format.
