Narine blames lack of grassroots engagement, leadership choices for APNU’s collapse

The fallout from APNU’s September 2025 election defeat continues, with former Georgetown Mayor Ubraj Narine laying blame on poor grassroots strategy and leadership missteps. The PNCR-led coalition, under Aubrey Norton, secured only 12 parliamentary seats, a sharp fall from its historic standing as Guyana’s main opposition. “I believe there is no APNU. The PNC is […]

Former GuySuCo CEO defends Ali’s Skeldon strategy, slams claims of neglect

Former Chief Executive of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Sasenarine Singh, has come out in defence of President Irfaan Ali’s recent statements on sugar and diversification, calling suggestions that the Head of State is “moving away from sugar” misleading and unfair. In a letter responding to a September 19 Kaieteur News article, Singh said President […]

Bank of Guyana Refutes Azruddin Mohamed’s Claims, Clarifies Governor’s Advice on Banking Dispute

See below the full statement from the Bank of Guyana: We wish to clarify recent reports concerning the matter between Mr. Azruddin Mohamed and the Governor of the Bank of Guyana. Mr. Mohamed has misrepresented the facts on social media. The Governor advised Mr. Mohamed to withdraw his case against the commercial banks and affiliates […]

66.8 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized at CJIA

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), acting on intelligence, intercepted a major drug shipment at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). During the operation, ranks discovered 53 parcels of suspected cocaine that were intended to be loaded onto a KLM flight bound for Amsterdam. One individual was taken into […]

Domestic dispute lands Lodge couple in court

A husband and wife from Lodge Housing Scheme, Georgetown, were hauled before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on a series of offences stemming from a reported altercation at their home. Shonetta Allen and Michael Allen appeared before Magistrate Annette Singh, where they both pleaded not guilty to the charges. According to the charges, the incident occurred […]

Minister Browne announces new business fund for Indigenous communities

The government’s push to preserve and promote Guyana’s Indigenous culture received another boost on Friday as Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne announced plans for a special business fund to support Indigenous communities with easier access to financing. Minister Browne made the disclosure during an engagement with several Amerindian cultural groups at the Sophia Exhibition […]