Innovation hubs & technical centres planned for every region in next PPP gov’t

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is pledging to transform Guyana’s regional economies with the establishment of innovation hubs and technical support centres in every region, according to the party’s General Secretary and Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. Dr. Jagdeo, speaking after a series of meetings with stakeholders in Linden and Region 10, outlined the PPP’s […]

GWI refutes claims of burst main at Freeman Street

Read the full statement issued by the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI): The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) strongly refutes the misleading claims published in the June 19 edition of Stabroek News under the headline “Residents slam GWI over burst main at Freeman St.” The assertions made in the article are inaccurate and paint a false narrative […]

Jagdeo welcomes surge of professionals & young leaders to PPP: “They trust our vision”

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) continues to attract a growing number of professionals and young leaders from across Guyana, a development General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says reflects the party’s inclusive approach and progressive agenda for the country’s future. Dr. Jagdeo, who is also the Vice President, spoke about the recent influx of professionals and […]

U.S.-sanctioned Azzrudin Mohamed should not be allowed to register political party- legal expert

The political ambitions of US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed are drawing legal and public attention following confirmation that he intends to run for office under a new party: “We Invest in Nationhood.” A prominent legal expert, speaking on condition of anonymity, has raised concerns about the potential implications of Mohamed or any sanctioned individual holding public […]

Man sentenced to 27 years for 2015 killing at Timehri

After nearly a decade of legal proceedings, 57-year-old Jamal Bacchus of Caledonia, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was on June 17, 2025, sentenced to 27 years in prison for the 2015 stabbing death of minibus driver Dhanshana Ram. The sentence was handed down by Justice Nareshwar Harnanan at the Demerara High Court following Bacchus’s conviction for […]

Sanctioned Azruddin Mohamed names party ‘We Invest in Nationhood’

Sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed has named his political party ‘We Invest In Nationhood.’ Mohamed, who announced last month that he would be joining Guyana’s upcoming presidential race, did not provide a name for the party. However, former Alliance For Change (AFC) member, Charles Sugrim, who has been accompanying Mohamed during visits to various communities, revealed […]

AFC cancels membership of defectors aligned with APNU

The Alliance For Change (AFC) has formally cancelled the membership of three of its former executive members, Sherod Duncan, Juretha Fernandes, and Deonarine (Ricky) Ramsaroop, after confirming their defection to A Partnership for National Unity (APNU). The party announced on Wednesday that the trio, now aligned with APNU and set to contest the upcoming General […]

Teen granted $150k bail on armed robbery charge

After spending more than a month on remand, 19-year-old Jadon Sim, also known as “JJ,” was granted bail recently in connection with an attempted robbery charge. Sim, a construction worker of Lot 132 Friendship/Buxton, East Coast Demerara (ECD), is accused of attempting to rob Shurlan Critchlow, known as “Black Boy,” while armed with a gun […]