Suriname puts on spectacular show as Carifesta XI opens
The Surinamese Presidential Palace located in Independence Square, Paramaribo on Friday, was transformed into a kaleidoscope of colours as thousands of people witnessed the...
60-member contingent departs today for Carifesta XI
Participants, who will be representing Guyana at Carifesta XI in Suriname, yesterday paid a courtesy call on Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport...
Stocktaking a priority, says New EPA Implementation Director
The new Director of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Unit at the Caricom Secretariat, Mr Carlos Wharton, has prioritised a stocktaking exercise in...
CUSO aids the battle against teenage pregnancy
CUSO International - a Canadian volunteer group - today signed an agreement with Women Across Difference (WAD) to reduce gender discrimination through economic and...
Dr. Jagdeo delivers keynote address at 3rd Int’l Congress on Biodiversity of the Guiana...
The 3rd International Congress regarding the Biodiversity of the Guiana Shield got underway on Monday August 5 in Paramaribo, Suriname with a keynote address...
Guyanese woman found hanging in Trinidad Immigration Detention Centre
(Trinidad Express)- DETECTIVES are investigating the death of a female detainee at the Immigration Detention Centre yesterday .
According to police reports, 42-year-old Indira Joseph,...
Guyanese passenger taken off CAL flight after objecting to delay without explanation
(TT Guardian)-A Caribbean Airlines (CAL) flight bound for Guyana out of Piarco International Airport was delayed for close to half-an-hour yesterday, after a New...
Biennial women’s conference of Caribbean teachers in progress
The Biennial Women's Conference of the Caribbean Union of Teachers opened on Monday at the Guyana International Conference Centre.
The women are being urged to...
Anti-gay march in Haiti threatens more violence
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti -- Another march has been called by religious groups for next Tuesday in the city of Les Cayes, after two...
Caricom engaged in high level forum on donor coordination
Caricom is looking to maximise the use of its resources in light of new practices from international development partners and over the next few...
Recent Articles
Fire destroys clothing stall in Linden
See full statement from the Guyana Fire Service:
A fire of unknown origin was reported to the Linden Fire Station at 2:14 PM this afternoon...
Jagdeo worried about compromising evidence as elections fraud case drags on
The trial into fraud charges surrounding the 2020 General and Regional Elections is expected to continue on Friday, November 01, 2024, following several delays.
General...
Shooting of 6-Y-O: “Miceman” walks free as DPP withdraws charge
Proceedings in the Georgetown court of acting Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty took an unexpected turn on Wednesday when the case against Marcus, also known...
Diwali transcends boundaries of religion, ignites spirit of unity, radiates hope, happiness – Pres....
Diwali in Guyana has always been a community affair, given that the Festival of Lights, is one of the most anticipated religious observances for...
Historic significance of National Track & Field Centre highlighted at Deepavali Mahotsav
As Deepavali – the major Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance with light dispelling darkness- got...
Diwali Messages
Peoples Progressive Party
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends its warmest greetings to all Guyanese, particularly the Hindu community, on the auspicious occasion of Diwali,...
Brutus’ case does not make entire police force bad – Jagdeo
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus’ implications in financial crimes cannot be used to paint the entire Guyana Police Force (GPF) as bad, says...
Govt to clamp down on companies rotating foreign workers to avoid taxes
The Government is beginning to clamp down on companies which are rotating foreign workers to avoid remitting taxes to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA).
Vice...
Sarah Browne and Vickash Ramkissoon permitted as Parliamentary Secretaries – CCJ
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today (Wednesday, October 30) delivered a ruling which determined that Sarah Browne and Vickash Ramkissoon are permitted to...
Berbice man remanded for raping 9-Y-O girl
A 27-year-old man was today remanded to prison for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl.
The court heard that the girl had fallen unconscious and had...