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Chanderpaul: I was forced to retire

By George Dobell Shivnarine Chanderpaul has insisted he has not retired from domestic cricket and intends to resume playing for Guyana within a couple of...

‘Ole Smokie’ puffs millions of $$$ worth of marijuana

The Incinerator on Princes Street, called ‘Ole Smokie’ came alive on Tuesday when the Guyana Police Force used it to destroy a large quantity...

Pensioner found gagged, bound in Parika home

Police investigators are probing the murder of a 63-year-old man who was bound and gagged at his Parika, East Bank Essequibo home on Tuesday...

Boxer Vivian Harris escapes death as bus explodes – in heavy early-morning traffic...

Former world-rated Guyanese boxer, Vivian Harris, narrowly escaped death when the minibus he was driving exploded into a ball of flames in heavy traffic...

Ruimveldt man on $50,000 bail for inflicting injuries on VC

A mason was on Monday placed on $50,000 bail by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan when he appeared before her charged with inflicting grievous bodily...

Everyone must become involved in fostering social cohesion – President Granger

President David Granger called for greater collaboration among all religious and civil society groups to foster social cohesion, in his keynote address this morning,...

Pastor in hot water after being caught with schoolgirl in compromising position

A Pastor from Rosignol, West Bank Berbice (WBB) has found himself in hot water after allegedly being caught in an ‘unacceptable position’ with an...

Staged WCD robbery: Three charged, police on the hunt for two others

The driver and porter who were arrested last weekend for conspiring to rob their employer, the Continental Group of Companies (Guyana), of $1.2M were...

Govt partners with Roadside Baptist to tackle gender-based violence

The Ministry of Social Protection has joined the efforts of the Roadside Baptist Church Skills Training Centre to prevent Gender Based Violence and HIV....

Better Hope man dies after ingesting rat poison

A Better Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD) family is in a state of disbelief and grief as they come to grips with the loss...

Recent Articles

‘Only Coconut’ factory closes after losing TT market; Govt to intervene

Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha recently visited the Precision Global Inc. factory on the Linden Soesdyke Highway. Precision Global Inc. is the parent company for the...

Guyana honoured as climate transparency leader; joins ranks with Japan, Netherlands Singapore

Guyana has been honoured as the only country in the Caribbean Community (Caricom) to be recognized as a champion of climate transparency. It has...

Guyana seeking partners to develop hemp industry – Pres. Ali tells UK trade mission

With the legislation having been in place since 2022, the Guyana Government is now actively moving to develop a local hemp industry and is...

Letter: Questions for Nigel Hughes

Dear Editor, Nigel Hughes has been getting lots of attention recently. As next year rolls around, however, and as the nation begins to focus on...

Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre tasked with establishing nature tourism facility

        In a bold step towards sustainable forest management and eco-tourism, the Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre has been commissioned, positioning Guyana as a leader...

Corentyne dog killers apologise; case dismissed

      The two men who were before the Number 51 Court, Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) for allegedly killing a dog, have accepted the...

2nd powership to be stationed in Demerara River, to supply 75 megawatts of power

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh and Minister within the Ministry...

Paramakatoi to get new $799M airstrip

Paramakatoi in Region Eight is undergoing significant infrastructural development with a $799 million investment earmarked for a comprehensive upgrade of its airstrip. This investment is...

Pres. Ali engages Republic Bank Guyana on Silica City

President Dr Irfaan Ali met with an executive team from Republic Bank Guyana at State House on Tuesday. The team was led by Stephen Grell,...

Linden running out of burial space – Mayor

Noting that the township of Linden records an average of 20 deaths per month, Mayor Sharma Solomon said the Town Council is currently in...