POLITICS

Sukhai reaffirms gov’t support for Amerindian communities

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

At the Amerindian Heritage Cultural Extravaganza on Monday, Pauline Sukhai reassured that the PPP/C government remains committed to uplifting Indigenous communities. Sukhai congratulated President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on his second term and commended his “visionary leadership” and dedication to improving the lives of Amerindians. She highlighted the PPP/C administration’s continued investments in education, healthcare, […]

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CRIME

177 lbs of Marijuana Seized in Uitvlugt; 19-Year-Old Washbay Owner in Custody

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

Police ranks from Regional Division #3 carried out an intelligence-led operation today between 10:30 and 14:15 hrs at Lot 569 Uitvlugt Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara. During the exercise, ranks observed a grey Premio motor car, bearing registration number PAG 2273, parked near DC Auto Span (washbay). Contact was made with the washbay’s owner, 19-year-old […]

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POLITICS

PM Phillips pledges faster Amerindian land titling, stronger heritage protection

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

Prime Minister (Ret’d) Brigadier Mark Phillips has reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to accelerating Amerindian land titling and demarcation, while also promising a comprehensive revision of the Amerindian Act to strengthen legal protections and empower Indigenous communities. Speaking at the Amerindian Heritage Cultural Extravaganza at the National Park on Monday evening, PM Phillips said the administration […]

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CRIME

𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐃 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

— 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 The Guyana Police Force is appealing to members of the public to help identify this person (pictured in this post), who is the suspect in the acid attack committed on two women on East Street, Georgetown, on September 03rd, 2025. He reportedly threw a glass bottle with […]

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CRIME

La Penitence Businessman Arrested with Firearm, Ammunition and Narcotics

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

Police have arrested 39-year-old businessman Franz Paul of Middle Road, La Penitence, after he was allegedly found in possession of an unlicensed firearm, ammunition, and over two kilograms of cannabis. According to reports, at about 18:32 hrs on Tuesday (September 9, 2025), ranks intercepted a black Honda Vezel (PAH 2167) driven by Paul along Vlissengen […]

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TRAGEDY

Police Update: Lola Doll’s Condition Improving Following Shooting

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyanese social media personality and recording artiste Lolita Callendar, popularly known as “Lola Doll,” is said to be in an improving condition following a shooting incident outside her home in Texas Square, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at around 23:35 hrs. Police confirmed that doctors have reported positive progress in Callendar’s recovery. […]

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POLITICS

Spend more time developing overall press in Guyana — Terrence Jaskaran to GPA

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

Chartered Accountant Terrence Jaskaran has taken aim at the Guyana Press Association (GPA), urging the body to focus less on what he described as “politically biased statements” and more on improving the overall quality and professionalism of the local press. In a letter published in Guyana Times, Jaskaran expressed his “utter disbelief” at a recent […]

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Agriculture

Agri-Food Systems Take Center Stage in Global Climate Finance Talks

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

For the first time since its creation in 2011, the UN’s Standing Committee on Finance Forum has put agri-food systems squarely at the heart of the global climate finance agenda—signaling a shift that could reshape not only how the world responds to climate change, but also how agriculture itself is valued in that fight. The […]

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EDUCATION

GFSL Launches First-Ever Inter-Laboratory Training on Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL), in collaboration with the Government Analyst–Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) and the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST), today officially opened a three-day Inter-Laboratory Training on Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) at the IAST Boardroom, University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus. The training is designed to strengthen technical capacity across […]

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POLITICS

Guyana’s Ambassador to Belgium adds voice to 2025 polls

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

– hails it most free and fair elections Guyana’s Ambassador to Belgium, His Excellency Sasenarine Singh, has added his voice to the national conversation about the conduct of this year’s elections, penning a letter that hails the 2025 General and Regional Elections as the most transparent and credible in the country’s history. In the letter […]

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