The Ministry of Public Works has announced plans to rehabilitate the Anna Regina airstrip in Region Two, including a brand-new passenger waiting facility, in a project valued at just over $250 million. The upgrade is part of the government’s broader push to improve hinterland and coastal infrastructure while boosting tourism and economic activity along the […]
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Guyana’s Oil Heads to China as First Golden Arrowhead Cargo Sets Sail
Guyana’s newest crude grade, Golden Arrowhead, is now on its way to China, marking a significant shift in the destination of the country’s oil exports as production from the Stabroek Block continues to grow at a rapid pace.Oil analytics firm OilX has confirmed that a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), the Sophia VLCC, has departed […]
Guyana’s 2025–2030 transformation already unfolding, major bridges, roads, ports underway -Minister Edghill
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill says Guyana’s next five years of development are already in motion, not just “in the pipeline”, as he outlined major national projects on The Starting Point podcast with Kiana Wilburg and Fareeza Haniff. He confirmed that the new Berbice River bridge, similar to the Demerara crossing, has gone out […]
Body of Missing Anna Catherina Woman Reportedly Found
The sister of missing Anna Catherina resident Savi Persaud has confirmed that Persaud’s body has been found, bringing a tragic end to days of searching.According to the sister, Dee, the discovery was made on Sunday at the Stewartville Seawall, where it is suspected — though not yet officially confirmed — that Persaud may have drowned.Persaud […]
Highway Crash at Silver Hill Claims Two Lives
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘B’ are investigating a fatal accident that occurred around 18:30 hrs on Sunday, November 16, 2025, along the Silver Hill Public Road on the Soesdyke–Linden Highway. The crash claimed the lives of two persons: Deron Bobb, a female whose age and address remain unknown, and Wayne Clarke, 51, of Grove […]
Empowering Women, Strengthening Economies
The Women’s Chamber of Commerce & Industry Guyana (WCCIG), represented by President Josephine Tapp and Vice President Rowena Elliot, attended an engaging national forum on Women’s Economic Empowerment, highlighting the vital role of inclusive growth in Guyana’s development. President Tapp underscored Guyana’s remarkable progress, noting that the nation has climbed over 50 places in the […]
Stabroek News issues correction on Ambassador’s comments regarding Mohamed’s embassy visit
Stabroek News has issued a correction after it mistakenly reported that Venezuela’s Ambassador to Guyana, Carlos Amador Pérez Silva, denied that both Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed ever visited the Venezuelan Embassy in Georgetown. In a clarification published Thursday, the newspaper admitted that the ambassador’s comments referred only to Azruddin Mohamed and not to his father, […]
Gov’t to introduce ankle monitoring system as part of efforts to boost public safety- Minister Walrond
“We have a mandate as a government from the people to deliver to them a safe and secure country. People want to feel secure and have that standard of living where they’re able to walk down the street with their children and not have to worry.” These were the words of Minister of Home Affairs, […]
ERC Summons Jennifer Ally Over Racially Charged Remarks on Social Media
See full statement from the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC): The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) notes with deep concern the recent racially charged statements circulated on social media by Ms. Jennifer Ally who was previously cautioned for similar conduct. Such comments are divisive, offensive, and contrary to the spirit of respect and harmony that the Commission […]
Jennifer Ally’s Home Completely Destroyed in Early Morning Mon Repos Fire
A devastating fire in the early hours of Tuesday, October 21, completely destroyed the two-storey wooden and concrete home of Jennifer Ally and her family at Block 9 ‘C’ Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara. According to the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), the report was received at 01:46 hrs, and firefighters arrived at 01:59 hrs. The […]