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“We have not been okay since papa was murdered” – daughters of slain E/bo...

1st Father’s Day without dad... What could one possibly say to help someone else who is missing their father not just on Father’s Day, but...

Single father “heartbroken & devastated” after losing son in accident

By: LaWanda McAllister  Verron Bollers, who has been a single parent to 12 children for more than 13 years, is now devastated and heartbroken after...

Wakenaam Chair bemoans poor infrastructure on the island

By: Jemima Holmes  Sitting at the mouth of the Essequibo River is one of the largest islands in the group of 375 and while life...

East Canje mothers struggling in COVID-19 pandemic

By Andrew Carmichael With most businesses closed, reduced activity in the marketplace and less travel, COVID-19 has stopped more than 60 per cent of daily...

Jude Bentley’s daughter tells of pain of losing both parents on same road 13...

“It feels unreal,” said 18-year-old Jada Bentley as she reflected on the gruesome deaths of both of her parents. Her mother, Melissa Yenkana, was struck...

We can do it all here – farmer Dhaniram Ramchand

By Lakhram Bhagirat One of the best feelings of accomplishment is being able to provide for yourself and the people in your care, and one...

Cook-up rice: A must have in every Guyanese home on ‘Old Year’s night’

By: Lakhram Bhagirat Whether it is made with mixed beans, black-eyed peas, split peas, calaloo, pigeon peas, or a combination of all, cook-up rice must...

Christmas in the sugar belt

By: Andrew Carmichael  Christmas is one of the most extravagant holiday seasons but it has not been the same for the thousands in the sugar...

Going the extra mile for our patients during Christmas – Nurse Sealey

“We also go the extra mile for our patients and their families during the season,” this is according to Leroy Anthony Sealey, a nurse...

Guyanese dominate Digicel Youth Pan Caribbean Film Competition

The Digicel Youth Pan Caribbean Film Competition, as part of the inaugural Turks and Caicos International Film Festival, announced the winners of the competition. Open...

Recent Articles

Customs Officer charged for exposing genitals to policeman

Jamal Forde, a 36-year-old Customs Officer from Providence, EBD, was who was arrested on 2024-09-03 by Police at the Sparendaam Station, was charged today...

Guyanese wins prestigious Lambeth Cross for outstanding service

Sheran Harper, A.A., has been awarded the Cross of St Augustine for Services to the Anglican Communion, recognising her exceptional contributions over more than...

Brutus slapped with more charges, granted $1.4M bail

Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus has been slapped with additional criminal charges. Brutus, a businessman named Corwin Nicholson and a Police Sergeant named Latoya...

Letter: ‘No’ to electronics and biometrics in 2025 Guyana elections

Dear Editor, Just recently, Anil Nandlall, AG and Minister of Legal Affairs, succinctly and definitively commented that “They (the PNC especially), will do everything within...

GDF Coast Guard opens boat ramp with support from U.S. Southern Command

As part of the United States and Guyana’s strong ongoing military-to-military partnership, the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) formally inaugurated the opening of the boat...

Guyana has “big role” in creating new world order in Global South – PM...

Having already positioned itself as a voice for the Global South, India believes Guyana can play a key role in creating a new world...

$100M allocated to transform Linden’s riverfront

Eight contracts were signed early this morning for the waterfront development of Linden and Wismar. A total of $100 million was allocated to transform the...

Citibank open to establishing office in Guyana

The Government of Guyana in 2023 commenced talks with US-headquartered Citibank and other international financial institutions. On Thursday, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo noted that...

Jagdeo supports “severe penalties” for businesses that tamper with expiry dates on products

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday strongly condemned businesspersons who are involved in tampering with the expiry dates of products and then offering...

Starlink seeking licence to provide internet service in Guyana

Starlink is seeking a licence to provide internet service in Guyana, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has revealed. Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated...