August 2025

Recognising the importance and urgency of improving service across Guyana’s public sector, the PPP/C has pledged to launch a nationwide programme aimed at enhancing efficiency and raising standards in government operations if it is re-elected on 1 September. This commitment was outlined in the party’s 2025 manifesto, launched today at the Pegasus Corporate Centre, Kingston….
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Building on its success in delivering more than 53,000 house lots over the past five years, the incumbent PPP/C now has its sights set on supporting home ownership on a similar scale. In its 2025 manifesto, launched today at the Pegasus Corporate Center, the party pledged to support the construction of 40,000 new homes over…
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With the landmark Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project poised to halve electricity costs by the end of 2026, the next wave of industrial growth will see estates established in Regions Three and Six dedicated to manufacturing fertiliser, cooking gas, and other essential commodities. This was one of several key initiatives outlined in the PPP/C’s 2025 manifesto, launched…
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The incumbent People’s Progressive Party/Civic has released its re-election manifesto – a wide-ranging plan it says will deliver the most ambitious transformation in Guyana’s history. From oil and gas to education, healthcare, housing, and infrastructure – the promises are big. So, what’s in it? It’s 65 pages long, so here is a summary The PPP…
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The truck driver involved in the horrific accident along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway on Saturday morning, which resulted in the deaths of three people, did not hold a truck licence, according to a statement from Police Headquarters. Police further reported that the truck had no reflectors at the rear, sides, or front to alert other road…
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A 23-year-old motorcyclist, his wife, and their two-year-old daughter lost their lives in an accident along the Pirara Trail, Central Lethem, Region Nine, on Sunday. The deceased have been identified as Jagnarine Stephen, his wife Kyrea, and their daughter Laurel. Police Headquarters reported that the accident occurred at approximately 11:20 hrs. The family of three,…
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The horse racing community in Guyana is in mourning after the tragic death of 18-year-old jockey Kishawn Pereira, which cast a solemn pall over the day’s events at the Guyana Cup 2025 at Rising Sun Turf Club. In Sunday’s premier event, Dataman, representing Master Z Racing Stables, sealed a commanding victory in the one-mile feature…
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Communities in South Georgetown will soon have a 300-metre athletics track constructed to support community development activities, particularly for students attending schools in the area. This was announced by President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday during the commissioning of a new block at North Ruimveldt Secondary School. The Head of State said that some 4,000…
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Chief Elections Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Vishnu Persaud, has assured the public that it is “virtually impossible, unless there is collusion,” for anyone to vote more than once at the upcoming General and Regional Elections, scheduled for September 1, 2025. Speaking at GECOM’s first press conference, held 14 days before the polls,…
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday said that, in an effort to simplify access to services, the Single Electronic Identification System – essentially a new digital ID for all citizens – will facilitate registration for and access to the country’s cash grant voucher programme. The president was speaking at the commissioning of a new block…
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