Hampshire man remanded over road death of head teacher
Thirty-five-year-old Aarvindra Singh was yesterday remanded to prison after being charged with causing the death of head teacher Sonia Williams by dangerous driving.
Forensic auditor tells court of vote variance for APNU+AFC between certified SOPs, March 5 declaration
Chartered accountant and forensic auditor Terrence Jaskaran told the court yesterday that his examination of certified Statements of Poll from Guyana’s 2020 General Elections showed a 20,243-vote difference between the votes recorded for APNU+AFC and the figures contained in the March 5, 2020 declaration for Region Four.
Stamp commissioned to mark Guyana’s 60 years at UN
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Country Team in Georgetown have commissioned a commemorative postal stamp to mark the 60th anniversary of Guyana’s admission to the UN.
Ramsammy ordered to pay Woolford $5m over defamatory elections column
— apology, retraction also ordered Former health minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy has been ordered to pay journalist Enrico Woolford $5 million in damages after the High Court found that a column published during the controversy following the March 2020 elections had defamed him.
Opposition Leader says conditions unchanged at Pouderoyen office after minister’s visit
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed yesterday visited the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security office at Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, and charged that several of the conditions over which Minister Vindhya Persaud had recently berated employees remained unchanged.
Pitamber holds grandmaster as Guyana women dominate Caribbean clash
A draw against a grandmaster rated 541 points above him made Sachin Pitamber Guyana’s standout performer in the Open section yesterday, while the country’s women delivered a convincing 3½–½ victory over Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in round three of the 46th Chess Olympiad.
GFF targets more training for regional leaders as competitions expand
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) plans to give more Regional Association leaders access to workshops and training as its growing competition programme increases the need for stronger local administration.
Mohamed’s vehicles remain at Leonora Police Station 16 days after being detained
Two vehicles used in connection with the work of Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s office remain parked at the Leonora Police Station compound 16 days today after they were taken into police custody.
Former GECOM IT Manager admits removing server without permission but says he was protecting it
Former GECOM Information Technology (IT) Manager Aneal Giddings on Wednesday acknowledged removing a GECOM server during a bomb scare despite being instructed not to do so but said he thought it was his duty to protect it.
New rugby team gives female police ranks room to grow
Female ranks of the Guyana Police Force now have another avenue to build their fitness, develop sporting skills and strengthen teamwork following the launch of the organisation’s women’s rugby team on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Lusignan building destroyed by fire
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) responded yesterday to a fire at Lot 11 Massacre Street, Track A Lusignan, East Coast Demerara.
Home-soil opportunity awaits Guyanese archers at October regional showcase
Guyanese archers will have the opportunity to compete against overseas opposition at home when the country hosts the inaugural Caribbean Archery Championships and eighth Caribbean Developmental Championship from October 22–25, 2026.
Vice president’s absence from this case is startling
Dear Editor, History does repeat itself. I squint my eyes, why is there a sense of déjà vu?
President’s parliamentary overture
At a press conference on September 14, President Ali disclosed that he had invited all members of the parliamentary sectoral committees on Economic Services and Foreign Relations to meet with him on September 15 and 16 respectively.
Warriors out after Powell guides Kingsmen to nail-biting win
-Hetmyer century in vain (CPL) Jamaica Kingsmen overcame the Guyana Amazon Warriors to reach the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final in a thrilling match at the Kensington Oval.
US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement for the US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland, while prohibiting US adversaries from building their own bases on the island, Donald Trump said on Friday.
Trump says he’s ‘banning’ CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
(CNN) President Donald Trump claimed Friday afternoon that he is “banning” CNN, MS NOW and Politico “from the White House.”
Reparations must transform lives, not merely acknowledge past wrongs – Barnett
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett has said that the region’s reparations campaign must go beyond recognition of the atrocities committed against African and Indigenous peoples and deliver meaningful improvements in health, education and economic conditions.
Rebeca Grynspan back in the lead after third straw poll for UN SG
A third straw poll today for the post of UN Secretary General has put former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan as marginally ahead of Guyana’s former foreign minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett.
UN mission finds grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran, and Tehran crimes against humanity
GENEVA, (Reuters) – A UN fact-finding mission on Iran said yesterday it had reasonable grounds to believe the United States was behind two military strikes on a school and sports facility in Iran in February, and that these constituted war crimes.
