COURT

Woman fears for her safety after ex-husband accused of stabbing her granted bail

September 22, 2025 Staff Reporter

A young mother says she is terrified for her life after the Friendship Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday granted bail to her former husband, who is accused of repeatedly stabbing her during an attack last December. She reportedly broke down in tears when the ruling was handed down. The survivor, 25-year-old Claurine Prescod, was ambushed and […]

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EDUCATION

Guyana Joins Regional Push to Strengthen Climate-Smart Education Systems

September 22, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Regional Workshop on Improving Data Systems for Climate-Sensitive Education Planning is currently underway at the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, which ran from September 16 and ends today, September 19, 2025. Over the four-day event, education leaders and technical experts from across the Caribbean were engaging in critical discussions on how to strengthen education systems […]

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Feature

Jasmaine Payne: Guyana’s New Literary Voice in the World of Psychological Thrillers

September 22, 2025 Staff Reporter

Jasmaine Payne, a Guyanese author, editor, and communications specialist, is stepping into uncharted territory with her debut novel LEECH—a psychological thriller that not only breaks genre barriers but also redefines what it means to be a Caribbean writer on the global stage. Set for release on September 20, 2025, LEECH is already generating buzz as […]

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POLITICS

Leadership dismissed critical data ahead of elections – Low

September 19, 2025 Staff Reporter

People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) member Elson Low has blamed the party’s leadership for ignoring crucial analysis ahead of the recent elections, which ended in a historic defeat. Low explained that he had presented his numbers and position to the leadership before the polls, but said they chose not to act on the information. Looking […]

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POLITICS

Father says ex-PNCR chair Shurwayne Holder job-hunting after exclusion from parliamentary seat

September 19, 2025 Staff Reporter

Former People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Chairman Shurwayne Holder is now “out of a job” and actively job-hunting after being left off the PNCR-led A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) Coalition’s 12-member parliamentary line-up, his father Prince Holder said in a social-media post. In the post, the elder Holder chastised online critics who took a […]

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POLITICS

Region Five Chamber backs the new PPP/C Government in promoting national development

September 19, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Region Five Chamber of Commerce has expressed its support for the new People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) administration. This is according to Amaranauth Singh, the Chamber’s President. Singh congratulated President Irfaan Ali on his reelection as the 9th Executive President of Guyana. He praised the peaceful and democratic conduct of the September 1st General […]

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ENVIRONMENT

Guyana Ramps Up Landfill Development to Tackle Mounting Waste Crisis

September 19, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana’s rapid pace of development has brought with it a significant waste management challenge, one that government is now seeking to address through the establishment of modern, environmentally sustainable landfill sites. President Dr. Irfaan Ali this week underscored the urgency of the issue, noting that new landfill facilities must not only expand the country’s capacity […]

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OIL & GAS

ExxonMobil says over GY$600B spent with local businesses since 2015

September 19, 2025 Staff Reporter

ExxonMobil Guyana says it has pumped more than GY$600 billion into the local economy through spending with Guyanese businesses since operations began in 2015. In the first half of 2025 alone, the company reported direct spending of GY$87 billion with some 1,800 local vendors. According to Exxon, this forms part of its continued investment in […]

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Guyana’s Low-Carbon Development Strategy: From Bold Experiment to 2030 Vision

September 18, 2025 Staff Reporter

In 2009, Guyana first launched its Low-Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) Fifteen years later, as the LCDS evolves into its 2030 edition, Guyana finds itself in a paradoxical position: one of the world’s fastest-growing oil producers, yet still trying to lead on climate and sustainable development. The first iteration of the LCDS, launched by then-President Bharrat […]

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POLITICS

Number 63 Beach set to become major tourism hub

September 18, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Number 63 Beach is undergoing a transformative upgrade, positioning it as a premiere tourism destination. This was highlighted by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Susan Rodrigues, during a site visit on Wednesday along with Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh, to assess ongoing works and the current state of the […]

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