President Ali talks up ambitious housing plan for the future
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday doubled down on his administration’s commitment to tackling Guyana’s growing need for housing, outlining an ambitious vision that...
Vendor remanded on cocaine possession charge
A 24-year-old vendor was remanded to prison after being charged with the possession of 1.1562 kilograms of cocaine.
Wendez Pompey made his appearance at the...
New strategy for bullying to include ‘parental contracts’
Amid concerns about new avenues for bullying, such as online platforms and social media, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand announced the development of a...
‘We don’t anticipate a challenge’ – Health Minister on HMPV in Guyana
By Shania Ally
With talks surrounding the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) circulating, there has been worldwide speculation and concern on the severity of the virus.
Speaking to...
Guyana likely to provide training for Caribbean teachers
Three years after the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) started online training for teachers in Guyana, the programme is in discussion to be...
Body recovered from new Demerara River Bridge mishap
The body of Jian Wei Fu, the Chinese national who fell into the Demerara River while working on the on the new Demerara River...
First innings points in drawn matches return for Four-Day Championship
Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce the schedule for the West Indies Championship 2025 which continues the eight-team format introduced in 2024.
There will be...
Sowing the Seeds of Success: Johanna Cecilia Secondary’s agricultural project empowers young entrepreneurs
By Italy Ton-Chung
At the Johanna Cecilia Secondary School, a pioneering agricultural project is empowering students with practical business skills, helping them to create value-added...
US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro
(BBC News) The US has announced an increased $25m (£20.4m) reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on the...
Labourer wanted for 2017 murder arrested
After years of evading law enforcement officers, Rishiram Persaud, who is wanted for the 2017 beating death of Balwan Ramsarran, was on Thursday arrested.
Police...