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CRIME

Firefighters contain blaze at Tain

May 15, 2025 Editor

Quick action by firefighters on Thursday morning helped avert a major disaster after a fire broke out at a three-storey building in Tain Village, Corentyne, Berbice. According to Divisional Fire Officer Clive McDonald, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) received a report of the blaze at approximately 05:01 hours on Thursday. In response, two fire tenders […]

COURT

Four men remanded over robbery of Corentyne Supermarket

May 15, 2025 Editor

Four men have been remanded to prison after being charged on Thursday for robbing several customers and the owners of a Chinese supermarket located at Number 66 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. The accused are Jacob Fable, also known as “Samuel,” 58, a fisherman from Paramaribo, Suriname, and Manchester Village, Corentyne, Berbice; Andre Crandon, known as “Gun […]

POLITICS

Foreign Ministry condemns attacks on GDF troops by armed men from Venezuelan shore

May 15, 2025 Editor

Read the full statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: Between May 13 and 15, 2025, armed men in civilian clothing on the Venezuelan shore along the Cuyuni River between Eteringbang and Makapa carried out three (3) separate attacks on troops of the Guyana Defence Force who were conducting riverine patrols. In […]

COURT

Canada to expand technical support in Guyana through CARICOM Expert Deployment initiative

May 15, 2025 Editor

Canada will continue to deepen its technical support to Guyana across multiple sectors through the Canada-CARICOM Expert Deployment Mechanism (CCEDM), Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana Sébastien Sigouin has confirmed. Speaking at the launch of a restorative justice training programme for local practitioners, High Commissioner Sigouin underscored Canada’s ongoing commitment to strengthening Guyana’s institutional capacity. He […]

EDUCATION

Education Ministry forges ahead with Spanish as a core subject

May 15, 2025 Editor

The Government of Guyana is making firm strides toward embedding Spanish as a core subject across the national education system, a move officials say is vital to preparing students for the country’s evolving regional and economic context. With implementation already underway in nearly all secondary schools, the Ministry of Education is now expanding the programme […]

COURT

Azruddin Mohamed summoned to court over false declaration of Lamborghini

May 15, 2025 Editor

United States-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed has been summoned to appear before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer a charge of making a false declaration to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) in connection with the importation of his Lamborghini. According to official court documents, Mohamed is accused of violating Section 217(1)(a) of the Customs Act, Chapter […]

BUSINESS

Several activities planned as Reg. 2 gears up for Guyana’s Independence celebrations

May 15, 2025 Editor

In anticipation of Guyana’s 59th Independence Anniversary, key regional leaders and stakeholders gathered for a strategic planning session aimed at ensuring a successful and inclusive celebration in Region Two. The high-level meeting was led by the Director of National Events at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Andrew Tyndall, alongside Lieutenant Colonel Murray of […]

CRIME

Government expands restorative justice programme to more regions

May 15, 2025 Editor

The Government of Guyana has significantly advanced its commitment to restorative justice by opening new offices in Regions Three, Four, Five, and Ten, with plans to extend the service to Regions One, Two, Six, Seven, and Nine by the end of August 2025. This expansion marks a major milestone in decentralising access to justice and […]

BUSINESS

City Council to reissue demand notices to top 50 rates and taxes defaulters

May 15, 2025 Editor

The Georgetown Mayor and City Council are preparing to reissue demand notices for the City’s top 50 rate and tax defaulters as part of an effort to recover millions in outstanding revenues. Mayor Alfred Mentore made the announcement during Monday’s statutory meeting, highlighting the need for greater compliance by property owners and businesses to support […]

POLITICS

Troops attacked during riverine patrols along Cuyuni River

May 15, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) reported that within the past 24 hours, its troops came under fire three times along the Cuyuni River near the Venezuelan border.According to a GDF press release issued Thursday, armed men in civilian clothing on the Venezuelan shore opened fire on GDF soldiers conducting riverine patrols between the Eteringbang and […]

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