April 2025

Guyana has witnessed an unprecedented diplomatic milestone with three US Secretaries of State visiting the country in just four years—a rare occurrence for a small nation. This remarkable series of visits under President Irfaan Ali’s leadership is being seen as a strong signal of the United States’ growing confidence in Guyana’s future and its leadership.
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The completion of the modern US$6.9 million College of Medical Sciences building at the University of Guyana (UG) is the culmination of hard work and visionary leadership, Deputy Vice Chancellor Dr Emmanuel Cummings said Tuesday. “On this historic day, the annals of the University of Guyana will record a quantum leap in the delivery of
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No one asks to be abused or assaulted. It is not the victims’ fault. It was not what they were wearing. Every survivor of sexual assault deserves justice and to be heard, believed, and supported. These were the clear messages as the ‘Asking for It’ exhibition on sexual assault awareness opened at the Umana Yana
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Tristan Saphan Franklyn was arrested on Tuesday after he was found with $80,000 in counterfeit currency, which he allegedly used to purchase a quantity of beverages; a further check revealed he had another $180,000 stashed. Police Headquarters reported that Franklyn, 26, a labourer of Friendship Village, East Bank Demerara, was taken into custody following a
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The Gladiators emerged victorious in the inaugural Bartica Premier League (BPL) T20 tournament, defeating Bartica Super Strikers in a high-scoring final at Daag Point Ground. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Gladiators posted a formidable 182 all out in 14.5 overs. Due to prior delays, the final was reduced to 15 overs
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Days after she was arrested, a 59-year-old woman was remanded to prison on Tuesday after being charged with the illegal possession of 2.03 grams of cocaine. Shameena Budhu, of Good Hope, Essequibo Coast, appeared at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Tamieka Clarke. She denied the allegation of possession of narcotics for the purpose of
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The Punjab Kings made it two wins from two in the Indian Premier League, with a superb eight-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants. The Punjab Kings made light work of their chase in an eight-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. Lucknow had toiled in the first innings before
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Sharmalenie Neeranjan, a 34-year-old businesswoman was on Tuesday placed on $300,000 bail after she was charged for harbouring two brothers, who are wanted by the Police. Neeranjan, a resident of Supenaam, Essequibo Coast appeared at the Charity Magistrate’s Court. She was charged with the offence of ‘accessory after the fact committed on public justice’. In
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To curb the illegal use of sirens by civilians, the authorities will be moving to review the customs law to “control” the importation of these items. “You heard us speak about the illegal use of sirens. “…Only authorised vehicles are permitted to use sirens, but the sirens are being sold in stores. So we have
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To promote the prevention of occupational accidents in the workplace, artificial intelligence (AI) is being utilised by the Ministry of Labour. The use of advanced technology for this purpose comes amid stark records of accidents in the mining and construction sectors and is part of a global drive to enhance workplaces through technology. This year’s
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