POLITICS

Dr. Jagdeo confirms wage increases, new opportunities, & upcoming cash grant

August 29, 2025 Staff Reporter

During his press conference today, Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, addressed several key queries he has been receiving. He clarified that all public sector workers, including part-time employees and CSOs, will receive wage increases. He added that the PPP/C is also looking to convert part-time […]

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POLITICS

PPP/C will secure ‘handsome majority’ on September 1- Dr. Jagdeo

August 29, 2025 Staff Reporter

At his last press conference before the general elections, Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, expressed confidence that his party will secure a “handsome majority” in the September 1 elections, reiterating that the party’s track record speaks for itself. Dr. Jagdeo said his position is not […]

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POLITICS

Cousin of APNU Darren Wade challenges race-based politics, backs PPP/C vision

August 29, 2025 Staff Reporter

Randy Wade, the cousin of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), parliamentarian Darren Wade, has publicly distanced himself from the opposition’s rhetoric, while showing his support to the governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). Randy’s comments come in response to former PPP/C minister turned APNU supporter, Dr. Henry Jeffrey, who recently suggested that “voting based on […]

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CRIME

Violators of Guyana’s election laws will face consequences – Deputy Commissioner Watts

August 29, 2025 Staff Reporter

During a recent gathering held in Berbice, where the new Police Headquarters in Region Six was officially commissioned, Deputy Commissioner of Police Errol Watts, who oversees operations within the police force, conveyed strong assurances that the Guyana Police Force is not only ready but also fully committed to ensuring that the electoral process unfolds smoothly […]

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CRIME

Man sentenced to 21 years for murder of pregnant ex-girlfriend

August 29, 2025 Staff Reporter

A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison for the 2022 murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, 28-year-old Loretha Simon, who was fatally stabbed at her mother’s Sophia, Greater Georgetown home. Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif handed down the sentence to Terrence Thomas, called ‘Oosh’, after considering aggravating and mitigating factors. The […]

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POLITICS

US and region begins to align against Venezuelan drug threat

August 27, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana stands at the frontline of regional cooperation as the United States broadens its fight against international drug trafficking, naming the Cartel de los Soles as a key target tied to the Maduro regime in Venezuela. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that for the first time in decades, Washington is “on the offensive” […]

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COURT

Defence wants dangerous driving charge dismissed

August 27, 2025 Staff Reporter

The attorney for Dion Richards, the truck driver accused of causing the death of Curtly Christopher Cambridge in a road accident, is asking the court to drop the charge, arguing that the police have failed to prove their case. The matter is being heard before Magistrate Abigail Gibbs at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court. The accident […]

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Feature

“Poor Village Bai” makes it big! | Guyanese Terry Gajraj cops CARIFESTA Icon Award

August 26, 2025 Staff Reporter

by Kevin Smith Guyanese chutney star Terry Gajraj has added yet another accolade to his decades-long career after receiving the prestigious Icon Award at CARIFESTA XV Icon Night, one of the festival’s highest honours. The award is given to the most outstanding artist from each participating country, recognising those who have made an extraordinary and […]

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POLITICS

WIN misleading Guyanese with recycled APNU+AFC promises—Jagdeo

August 26, 2025 Staff Reporter

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday night told supporters at Enmore, East Coast Demerara, that the newly formed political outfit—We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), led by U.S.-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed, is misleading Guyanese. He said the promises being made were recycled ones that were never fulfilled during the former APNU+AFC administration’s time in office. […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE

PPP/C pitches Silica City as Guyana’s first smart urban hub

August 25, 2025 Staff Reporter

As Guyana’s oil wealth continues to grow, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is promising to deliver something the country has never seen before- Silica City, Guyana’s first fully planned smart city. The project, which forms a central part of the party’s 2025–2030 manifesto, is being pitched as a modern urban hub designed to ease pressure […]

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