9-Year-Old Boy Dies After Alleged Beating by Teen Cousin; Investigation Underway

Police are investigating the tragic death of 9-year-old Levon Collins, a pupil of Kildonan Primary School, who reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained during an altercation with his 15-year-old female cousin.The incident occurred approximately two weeks ago as Collins was riding his bicycle to his aunt’s home. When the bicycle chain slipped, he stopped to fix […]

Guyana, Suriname reaffirm unity as neighbours mark twin 50th milestone

Guyana has restated its commitment to strengthening ties with Suriname, as Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips joined officials and diplomats on Saturday evening to celebrate Suriname’s 50th Independence Anniversary at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The event, hosted by the Surinamese Embassy and the Suriname, Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC), also marked 50 years […]

Minister McCoy challenges EU election report, warns against treating governance as political advantage

Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, has taken issue with sections of the European Union’s final report on the 2025 General and Regional Elections, arguing that while the document praises the electoral process, it also creates an unfair narrative about the role of the sitting government during an election year. McCoy […]

Safety capacity boosted as 26 instructors complete GGI-funded NEBOSH programme

The Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI) has marked another milestone in strengthening national safety standards with the graduation of 26 instructors from the NEBOSH International General Certificate programme. The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health is a UK-based examination board offering qualifications in health, safety, environment and wellbeing management. The ceremony was held at […]

New Bartica Airport Terminal Set to Reshape Hinterland Access and Regional Growth

The turning of the soil for the BK Group’s new airport terminal in Bartica on Sunday marked more than the start of a construction project, it signalled the town’s accelerating transition into one of Guyana’s most strategically connected regions. Government officials highlighted that the development fits squarely into the national plan to improve movement between […]