BOGOTA, (Reuters) – The United States has removed Venezuela from its list of countries which have failed to demonstrably combat illegal drug trafficking for the first time in more than 20 years, U.S.
Construction of the new four-lane highway from Craig to Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara, is approximately 50 per cent complete, with the Ministry of Housing targeting the first quarter of 2027 for completion.
(Reuters) – Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado faces a growing dilemma over when to return home from abroad to rally support amid reticence from the Trump administration about her homecoming, four opposition sources and two political analysts said.
SOUTHAMPTON, England, (Reuters) – England beat Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first of three T20 internationals yesterday after a batting masterclass by opener Jos Buttler and captain Harry Brook, who hit a brilliant century off 42 balls in an unbeaten career-best 114-run knock.
Dear Editor, President Ali’s recent interview on Al-Jazeera was embarrassing. He does not seem to understand the difference between renegotiation and sanctity of contract.
New York-based singer Ben Parag whose roots are firmly grounded in Guyana, has successfully completed a four-city North American arena tour alongside internationally acclaimed playback singer Shreya Ghoshal.
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) this morning responded to a fire at the First Federation Building, between Croal and King streets, Georgetown.
THE HAGUE/PRISTINA, (Reuters) – Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci was found guilty of war crimes including murder, torture and illegal detention by the Kosovo war crimes tribunal in The Hague today.
GENEVA, (Reuters) – A U.N.-mandated probe said today that Venezuela’s apparatus of repression remains largely intact despite a reduction in some abuses following President Nicolas Maduro’s removal from power earlier this year.
Opposition members of the Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Foreign Relations boycotted a meeting with President Irfaan Ali yesterday after no agenda was provided and in the case of WIN there were concerns that the Opposition Leader was being sidelined.
Dear Editor, At some point, political opposition stopped being principled scrutiny and became obstruction for obstruction’s sake.
Questions are being raised over the handling of more than $610.6 million in fertilizer contracts awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture, after two companies identified as successful bidders say they were not allowed to execute the contracts for which they had been awarded lots.
Dear Editor, The following statement has become a national anthem: Guyana stands today as the world’s most dynamic emerging petrostate.
Net payments for services surged to US$8.818 billion during the first half of this year, more than four times the amount recorded over the corresponding period in 2025, as the Stabroek Block partners repatriated higher earnings and recovered increased expenditure.
Police have arrested a Hampshire, Corentyne man in connection with the hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of Kildonan Primary School head teacher Sonia Williams on Monday afternoon.
Even as the Guyana dollar has weakened to $223.70 against the United States dollar, President Irfaan Ali has acknowledged the unmet demand here for foreign currency but offered no solutions at a press conference on Monday.
Guyana is nearing the point where it could be certified as having eliminated lymphatic filariasis, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said on Monday.
-demand vessel recovery and release of jailed crew Relatives of victims of the MV Barima disaster returned to protest outside the Office of the President yesterday, vowing to continue demonstrating every Tuesday until their demands for the recovery of the boat, the release of jailed crew members and the removal of two government ministers are addressed.
Dear Editor, Guyana has arrived at a defining moment in its history. The country is becoming extraordinarily wealthy from its natural resources, while its people remain politically and ethnically divided and increasingly confronted with decisions that will determine who benefits from that wealth and how it is used.
Anns Grove United, Melanie FC, BV Triumph FC and Mahaica FC recorded victories in the latest round of the East Demerara Football Association leg of the Guyana Football Federation Under-17 Youth Ensemble Programme.
