August 2025

A pedal cyclist, whose identify is so far unknown, died on Thursday after he was struck down by a car on the Blankenburg public road, West Coast Demerara. The Guyana Police Force said the accident occurred at about 12:45hrs and involved motorcar PNN 289, driven by Ishmile Alli, 28, of Parika, East Bank Essequibo. Enquiries…
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Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says he, like many other Guyanese, is tired of the excuses given by the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) concerning power outages. As the government pursues an ambitious modernisation plan for the power supply, Jagdeo hinted at a possible shake-up of the power company’s management. “With the massive plan for…
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Soon after challenging the Mohameds to disprove revelations that Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed visited the Venezuelan Embassy, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo opined that Mohamed should be questioned about his actions. “I think that at some stage, that should be done. “We’re only a couple of weeks away from elections but maybe after the elections,” Jagdeo…
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Days after President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that all taxes on sanitary products for women would be removed if the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) goes back into office, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo clarified that the government will engage the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on removing the tariffs that are in place now. “There is…
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, who is the General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), on Thursday challenged the Mohameds to disprove revelations that Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed visited the Venezuelan Embassy. “I am willing to stake my entire political career on this. “He [Nazar] went there and the whole family knew why…
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Ryan Hercules, the head coach of the Guyana Harpy Eagles and assistant coach for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, has earned his Level Four coaching accreditation. This achievement marks a significant step in the 37-year-old’s coaching career, placing him among the most highly qualified coaches in the region. To underscore Hercules’ achievement, Level III is widely…
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In partnership with Republic Bank Guyana, the Vurlon Mills Football Academy (VMFA) is hosting a three-day camp to promote girls’ football and boost female participation in the sport. The initiative has seen an overwhelming response, exceeding initial targets and highlighting the growing demand for development opportunities. Hosted at the National Training Centre in Providence, the…
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According to Cricket West Indies (CWI) CEO Chris Dehring, the path back to greatness for West Indies cricket will be challenging, but it is achievable through a united and collective effort. Speaking after a two-day emergency summit, Dehring emphasised that all stakeholders must collaborate to overcome the systemic issues hindering team performance. The summit, held…
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See below full statement issued by the Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Commerce: The Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Commerce is urging the public and media to disregard recently circulated AI-generated videos falsely claiming that major airlines have suspended operations to Guyana. These claims are entirely untrue. Guyana’s airlift remains strong, with all scheduled airlines…
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The 92 youth participants for the 10th Annual Youth Parliament kicked off their debates on Thursday with a focus on tackling social issues plaguing the nation. These debates prepare participants for future roles in public service, politics, and community leadership. The Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir and Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton were…
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