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Iva Wharton elected as new President of GPA

The Guyana Press Association (GPA) elected a new executive council on Sunday, during its General Members Meeting held at the Theatre Guild in Kingston, Georgetown. Journalist Iva Wharton was elected President, Editor Ariana Gordon as Vice President, and Journalist Svetlana Abrams and Editor Samantha Alleyne were chosen as Honourary Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, respectively. Four-floor […]

ERC calls on political leaders to promote peace ahead of Sept.1 elections

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has issued a strong call to all political leaders contesting the upcoming 2025 General and Regional Elections to conduct themselves responsibly and promote national harmony across Guyana’s diverse ethnic landscape. Read the full statement issued by the Commission below: The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) is calling on all political leaders […]

Mason, 23, remanded for armed robbery

A 23-year-old mason from Agricola, Greater Georgetown, has been remanded to prison following a brutal armed robbery that left a man seriously injured. Brandon Williams appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Friday, charged with robbery under arms. He was not required to enter a plea, as the charge is indictable. The incident occurred in […]

GECOM intensifies civic and voter education ahead of General and Regional elections

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has intensified the implementation of its civic and voter education strategy for General and Regional Elections with several community engagements already underway countrywide, and a series of other planned activities in the coming weeks. Read the full statement from GECOM below: The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has intensified theimplementation of […]

Accused robber ‘Lilawattie’ granted bail

A young Georgetown man accused of violently robbing an acquaintance earlier this year, has been released on bail, despite strong objections from prosecutors highlighting his criminal history. Orin Fraser, 22, also known by the alias “Lilawattie,” was brought before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Friday to face a charge of robbery with violence. The incident […]

Housewife found murdered in Soesdyke, partner hospitalised under police guard

A housewife has been found murdered at her Soesdyke home, while her common-law partner is hospitalised under police guard following the incident. Bibi Salima Persaud, 50, was discovered dead at her residence on Lot 193 Ivan Road, Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara (EBD). Her partner, 38-year-old mechanic Dinesh Ram, known as ‘Paul,’ is the main suspect […]

Road rage turns deadly as mechanic stabbed to death, suspect in custody

A confrontation between a taxi driver and a motorcyclist escalated into a deadly stabbing on Friday afternoon between Robb and Albert Streets, resulting in the death of 26-year-old mechanic Jamal Green. According to police reports, the incident began around 13:30 hours when the victim, riding behind the suspect’s vehicle, confronted the taxi driver Keon Belgrave, […]

URP endorses President Ali for second term

Read the full statement from the United Republican Party (URP): The URP which has contested elections since 1992 in all the ten regions, both national and regional, has observed the significant development taking place all over Guyana. It notes with approval the government under President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s leadership has met all the manifesto […]

Norton says Figueira was an “occupier of a seat”

Opposition Leader and Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton, has commented on the recent resignation of Jermaine Figueira from the party, describing him as an “occupier of a seat” rather than a heavyweight. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Norton challenged the notion that Figueira was a significant force within […]

Around 1,000 house lots to be distributed in Linden

Approximately one thousand residential lots will be allocated to families in the Linden area as part of the New Wismar Phase 2 Housing Development. The allocations will take place at Watooka House during a “Dream Realise” event, benefitting families across low, middle, moderate, and high-income brackets. Additionally, over 90 Certificates of Title will be distributed […]