BUSINESS

Guyana’s Gold A High Interest For Canadian Mining Firm

November 7, 2025 Staff Reporter

Tajiri, a junior gold-exploration outfit, has released the final results from an infill auger sampling program at its majority-owned Yono Gold Project in Guyana. The company reports “widespread gold anomalism” across the property, and continuity within the strongest anomalous zones — that is, areas where gold concentrations make sense for follow-up. According to major stock […]

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Agriculture

Mutton A Top Priority For Livestock Sector

November 7, 2025 Staff Reporter

Within the livestock sector, the government is making a pronounced play to shift the profitability of sheep and mutton production, into a growth engine. Central to this effort is the introduction of the Black Belly sheep breed (imported from Barbados) under a broader livestock expansion strategy anchored in food-security and export ambition. Launched in March […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Guyana’s Industrial And Manufacturing Industries on the Horizon

November 7, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana, once defined by agriculture and extraction is now setting its sights on becoming a manufacturing powerhouse — a goal being supercharged by the promise of low-cost electricity from the upcoming Gas-to-Energy project. According to The Guardian’s recent report, Guyana’s government is pushing to position the country as a Caribbean manufacturing hub by capitalizing on […]

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POLITICS

Budget 2026 to include legal migration framework and national biometric ID rollout

November 7, 2025 Staff Reporter

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says Budget 2026 will be presented earlier than usual and will include funding to support the government’s plans to manage labour shortages while protecting national identity and security. He made the announcement on Thursday during his weekly press conference at Freedom House. Jagdeo said the government is now finalising a […]

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ENVIRONMENT

President Ali calls for faster Global Climate Action at COP in Brazil

November 7, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Irfaan Ali, while in Brazil for the Conference of Parties on climate change, has raised concern about what he described as the slow pace of global climate action. He warned that while debates and denial continue, communities across the world are already living with the severe impacts of climate change. The President pointed to […]

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TRAGEDY

Arson suspected as fishing boat gutted by fire at Adventure landing site

November 7, 2025 Staff Reporter

Arson is suspected after a fishing boat owned by Sherilyn Bhagwandin, 36, of Alness Village, Corentyne Berbice, was set ablaze early Wednesday at the Adventure Landing site. Sherilyn told reporters that she learned of the fire from another boat owner and, along with her husband, Manie Bhagwandin, went to the scene at approximately 8:00 am. […]

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COURT

Two New Sealed Documents Added to Mohamed’s Criminal Indictment in U.S. Court

November 7, 2025 Staff Reporter

Two new sealed documents were added to the indictment file of Azruddin and his father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed, today. Just yesterday, one was added. On October 24, another was added, while on November 3, two were added. The father and son duo, who were sanctioned by the United States (U.S.) in June of 2024 and […]

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COURT

Linden man pleads guilty to killing sister & niece in 2023 house fire

November 3, 2025 Staff Reporter

A Linden man, Uhalisi Moore, known as “Akali” or “Ukali,” has pleaded guilty to the capital offence of murder before Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh at the High Court in Demerara. His sentencing is scheduled for November 19, 2025. Moore was indicted for the August 14, 2023 murders of Cheryl Moore and Eukeila Adams at […]

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CRIME

Foreign national arrested after acting suspiciously

November 3, 2025 Staff Reporter

A foreign national was reportedly arrested after being seen acting suspiciously at gas stations and fast-food outlets on Sunday while carrying two bulky bags. CCTV footage, which captured the man, is being reviewed. Several days ago, the Guyana Police Force (GPF), issued a statement urging citizens to remain vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious […]

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DEADLY EXPLOSION: Images of bomb found in prime suspect’s phone

November 3, 2025 Staff Reporter

Images of the device used in the deadly explosion on Sunday at the Mobil Gas Station, Regent and King Streets, Georgetown, were recovered from the suspect’s cell phone.

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