POLITICS

Norton says PNCR is “focused, steady and ready” for Sept. 1 elections

May 29, 2025 Editor

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton, says his party remains solely focused on being ready for the upcoming General and Regional Elections slated for September 1, 2025. Responding to the announcement, Norton noted that the PNCR had always anticipated that the government would call elections on its own terms. As a […]

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Cuban national remanded over brutal murder of stepdaughter

May 29, 2025 Editor

Wispriey Alfonso, the 40-year-old Cuban national, who allegedly murdered his 21-year-old stepdaughter, has been charged and remanded to prison. Alfonso was hauled before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and was not required to plead to the capital offence. The charge stems from an attack on May 23 at a Pike […]

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POLITICS

Election 2025: Fmr. PNCR Executive & Burnham’s son-in-law endorses Pres. Ali

May 29, 2025 Editor

Dr. Richard Van West-Charles, a seasoned politician and the son-in-law of the late President Forbes Burnham, has formally endorsed President Dr. Irfaan Ali for re-election in the upcoming 2025 General and Regional Elections. Dr. Van West-Charles, a former Executive Member of the People’s National Congress (PNC), described 2025 as a pivotal year for Guyana, a […]

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COURT

Cuban national remanded over brutal murder of stepdaughter

May 29, 2025 Editor

Wispriey Alfonso, the 40-year-old Cuban national, who allegedly murdered his 21-year-old stepdaughter, has been charged and remanded to prison. Alfonso was hauled before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and was not required to plead to the capital offence. The charge stems from an attack on May 23 at a Pike […]

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POLITICS

“The party that is right for our children’s future” – Shuman endorses Pres. Ali, PPP/C for 2025 Elections

May 29, 2025 Editor

Former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Indigenous leader Lennox Shuman has formally endorsed President Dr. Irfaan Ali and the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) ahead of the 2025 General and Regional Elections, declaring the governing party as the best hope for Guyana’s development and the safeguarding of its future generations. In a national […]

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CRIME

‘Duckman’ in custody after Police discover unlicensed firearm in Berbice

May 29, 2025 Editor

Police in Berbice have detained a 41-year-old man after an unlicensed firearm was discovered near a motor vehicle he claimed to be operating. The discovery was made around 19:00 hrs on Tuesday after police ranks from Central Police Station acted on intelligence and proceeded to Stanleytown, New Amsterdam. As the patrol approached the location, an […]

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CRIME

Police reject Slowe’s “cover-up” claims, reaffirm no foul play in Adriana’s death

May 29, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has strongly rejected what it calls “misguided, ill-informed and seemingly calculated” claims by former Assistant Commissioner Paul Slowe, who accused the Force of covering up the circumstances surrounding the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge. READ THE FULL STATEMENT FROM THE GUYANA POLICE FORCE (GPF) BELOW: The Guyana Police Force has […]

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Letters

Opposition Commissioners’ walkout signals APNU+AFC’s unreadiness for 2025 elections

May 29, 2025 Editor

On May 27, 2025, the three opposition-nominated commissioners of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) held an exclusive press conference to say that GECOM is not ready to hold an election on September 1, 2025, following President Ali’s announcement in his Independence Day speech. And reportedly, the opposition commissioners walked out of a GECOM meeting on […]

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CRIME

Four injured, including teen driver, in two-car crash on Canje Bridge

May 29, 2025 Editor

Four individuals are nursing injuries following a two-vehicle collision along the Canje Bridge in Region Six. The accident occurred around 6:30 hrs on Wednesday and involved two motor cars. One of the vehicles, identified only by registration as PAC, was being driven by 18-year-old Jerome King of Lot 723 Fort Ordinance Housing Scheme, East Canje, […]

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POLITICS

ANUG welcomes election date, urges electoral reform and peaceful campaigning

May 29, 2025 Editor

A New and United Guyana (ANUG) has welcomed President Irfaan Ali’s announcement of the date for General and Regional Elections 2025, calling it a constitutionally sound and timely move that demonstrates respect for democratic norms and the rule of law. Read the full statement from A New and United Guyana (ANUG) below: A New and […]

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