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COURT

New alternative sentencing bill proposes curfew orders, electronic monitoring for offenders

The criminal justice system could soon benefit from an expanded range of sentencing options, including court-ordered curfews and electronic monitoring, under legislation…

3 minutes ago · Staff Reporter

ENTERTAINMENT

Gaming Authority Bill referred to special select committee

The National Assembly has referred the Gaming Authority Bill 2026 to a special select committee for further examination as the Government advances…

5 minutes ago · Staff Reporter

POLITICS

Debate on former president’s benefits bill deferred to next sitting of Parliament

Consideration of the Former Presidents (Benefits and Other Facilities) Bill 2026 has been deferred to the next sitting of the National Assembly,…

5 minutes ago · Staff Reporter

Regional News

Traffic Chief to report superintendent over alleged interference with traffic enforcement

–warns against motorists relying on police connections to evade enforcement Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner of Police Mahendra Singh says he will formally…

9 hours ago · Staff Reporter

Regional News

Guyana Named Best Emerging Destination 2026 at World Tourism Awards, Cementing Its Place on the Global Tourism Stage

𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬, 𝐂𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Guyana has…

9 hours ago · Staff Reporter

Regional News

Guyana restricts vape imports; approval limited to research, training and medical purposes

The Government has placed vaping devices, substances and related components on Guyana’s list of restricted imports, with approval for their importation limited…

9 hours ago · Staff Reporter

INFRASTRUCTURE

Edghill presses for Sussex Street link to open by Christmas

Motorists should be able to use the new Sussex Street connection to Mandela Avenue by Christmas, Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill…

20 hours ago · Staff Reporter

HEALTH

Guyana prepares for deceased donor transplants, moves to bring matching tests home

Guyana is preparing its healthcare system to undertake organ transplants from deceased donors, while developing local laboratory services for compatibility tests that…

21 hours ago · Staff Reporter

HEALTH

Gov’t moves to regulate online medical consultations under new telehealth bill

Doctors providing medical consultations and treatment to patients through digital platforms could soon operate under a dedicated legal framework as the government…

21 hours ago · Staff Reporter

AUTOMOTIVE

Traffic Chief puts police minibus owners on notice as enforcement targets specific routes

Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner of Police Mahendra Singh has put police officers who own minibuses on notice, warning that their drivers will…

22 hours ago · Staff Reporter