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Agriculture

Gov’t support cushions farmers amid global rice price shifts

May 12, 2025 Editor 0

At a weekend community meeting in Crabwood Creek, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha reassured local farmers of the government’s ongoing commitment to supporting the rice industry, even as global market dynamics create pricing uncertainties for the upcoming second crop. Minister Mustapha highlighted that international rice prices have softened due to increased global supply, particularly with […]

COURT

Kitty man remanded for allegedly threatening his infant with knife

May 12, 2025 Editor 0

A 34-year-old construction worker has been remanded to prison after being accused of threatening his infant child with a knife during a domestic dispute. Ricardo Caleb of Lot 68 William Street, Kitty, Georgetown, appeared before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. He was charged with threatening behaviour stemming from a May 6, […]

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SPORTS

Guyana Cup 2025 set for August 17 with record $50M in prize money

May 12, 2025 Editor 0

See the press release from the Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee below: The Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee is announcing the highly anticipated 17th running of the Guyana Cup 2025, which is scheduled for August 17 at the Rising Sun Turf Club. As the most prestigious horse racing competition in Guyana, this year we are […]

COURT

Meten-Meer-Zorg man sentenced to life for setting his wife on fire in front of twins

May 12, 2025 Editor 0

A West Coast Demerara (WCD) man who brutally set his wife on fire in 2020 has been sentenced to life imprisonment and must serve 24 years before being eligible for parole. Gowkaran, 54, had earlier pleaded guilty to the capital offence of murder when he appeared before Justice Simone Morris at the Demerara High Court. […]

POLITICS

AG meets with RSS team to advance cooperation efforts

May 12, 2025 Editor 0

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, S.C., hosted a Regional Security System (RSS) delegation at his Chambers in Georgetown, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance regional security collaboration. The visiting team, which included key representatives from the RSS and the U.S. Department of State, held discussions aimed at strengthening partnerships with […]

UNGATEGORIZED

President Dr. Irfaan Ali with a mother, who had given birth at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

May 11, 2025 Editor 0

President Dr. Irfaan Ali with a mother, who had given birth at the Georgetown Public Hospital. In a Mother’s Day address to the nation, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has praised the profound role of mothers across Guyana and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to improving their lives and securing brighter futures for their families. Describing motherhood […]

VP proposes compulsory civics and moral education in schools to build better citizens

May 11, 2025 Editor 0

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has said that the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) is considering introducing a compulsory subject focused on civics and moral education in Guyana’s school system during its next term.At his recent press conference, Jagdeo highlighted the need to instill national values, civic responsibility, and moral principles in students early on. […]

UNGATEGORIZED

‘A Treat for My Mother 8’ set to dazzle the National Cultural Centre on Sunday

May 11, 2025 Editor 0

The National Cultural Centre in Georgetown will come alive on Sunday with the eighth edition of ‘A Treat for My Mother,’ a musical variety show directed by Simone Dowding. This annual event, which is carded for 20:00 hours on Sunday, has become a cherished tradition in Guyana, honouring mothers through a rich tapestry of music, […]

COURT

GRA wins $2.1B tax case against SOL Guyana over misapplied fuel exemption

May 11, 2025 Editor 0

In a ruling issued on Friday, the High Court of Demerara ordered SOL Guyana Incorporated to pay over $2.1 billion in excise taxes to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), after finding that the fuel importer had improperly withheld a large quantity of tax-exempt fuel intended for ExxonMobil’s local operations. Justice Nareshwar Harnanan delivered a 14-page […]

ENVIRONMENT

Government Launches Aggressive Infrastructure Overhaul in Georgetown

May 7, 2025 Editor 0

The Ministry of Public Works has launched a comprehensive campaign to address longstanding infrastructure problems across Georgetown, tackling issues such as deteriorating roads, failing bridges, and inadequate drainage systems that have plagued residents for years.

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