March 2025

The challenge of crime remains ever-present, particularly when it comes to transnational criminal activities, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, stated on Thursday. Addressing the opening ceremony of the Guyana Prison Service senior officers’ conference, Benn acknowledged that the nature of crime has evolved, with inmates continuing to engage in criminal activities even while incarcerated.
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Guyana has taken a significant step in its ongoing territorial controversy with Venezuela, submitting an urgent request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to impose provisional measures concerning the long-standing Arbitral Award of October 03, 1899. The request comes in response to Venezuela’s announcement that it intends to hold elections in Guyana’s Essequibo for
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Attorney General Anil Nandlall has called on the Guyana Police Force to “act quickly” in response to reports that some Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) are illegally selling or renting out state lands despite warnings from the government. The comments were made earlier this week following claims that the chairperson of the Buxton/Foulis NDC was involved
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As the Lenten season begins, Guyanese citizens, both at home and abroad, as well as Christians across the world, are invited to reflect on the spiritual journey that this 40-day period offers. In his message on Thursday, President Irfaan Ali shared an uplifting reminder of the deeper purpose of Lent. Lent, a period observed by
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In defence of the Police Service Commission (PSC) and its recent promotions within the Guyana Police Force, Attorney General Anil Nandlall vehemently rejected claims that the commission’s actions were unlawful. Speaking during his Tuesday night ‘Issues in the News’ commentary, Nandlall addressed assertions circulating on social media and in the public domain that the PSC’s
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is set to begin operations in Guyana on June 4, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the country’s international travel connections. In preparation for the airline’s launch, Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill and his team held a pivotal meeting with KLM representatives on Wednesday at the Ministry of Public
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A security guard is currently receiving treatment at the Georgetown Public Hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound early Thursday morning at Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred around 02:00 hours. Lionel Duke, a 22-year-old Supernumerary Constable with a security service, was on duty at the time, carrying a 9MM pistol with a magazine
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Over the weekend, the inaugural Bartica Premier League (BPL) T20 tournament continued its explosive run with two high-scoring encounters at Daag Point ground. In match one, Bartica Super Strikers elected to bat first against Mavericks and unleashed a batting masterclass. Openers Ronald Jeffrey and Keanu Harry forged a breathtaking 226-run partnership, setting the tone for
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Kevlon Anderson’s masterful century guided Guyana Harpy Eagles to a solid position on day one of their fourth-round clash against Jamaica Scorpions in the 2025 West Indies Four-Day Championship, but a late flurry of wickets from the hosts ensured the day ended evenly poised. The Harpy Eagles reached 268-5 from 90 overs at the close
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