October 2025

Guyana’s national archery team has received a significant lift ahead of the 2025 Caribbean Development Championships (CDC) after Guyana Beverages Inc. (GBI) delivered the official team attire. The support, which sees 31 athletes and 11 officials—a total of 42 individuals—outfitted in branded shirts, fulfills an agreement under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed earlier this year…
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Police are investigating the death of 23-year-old Jusus Bagot, a Venezuelan national and maintenance worker, who was electrocuted on Wednesday while cleaning his yard at Bachelors Adventure, East Coast Demerara. Preliminary reports indicate that Bagot was at his residence when he accidentally came into contact with an electrical source. Public-spirited neighbours reportedly rushed to his…
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A joint security operation at the New Amsterdam Prison on Monday morning led to the discovery of several prohibited items, including improvised weapons, cannabis, and mobile phones. The ‘Prison Search Operation’, conducted between 06:00 and 08:10 hrs, was a coordinated effort between the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Prison Service. It was led by…
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Police are investigating a tragic incident at Surat Drive, Triumph, East Coast Demerara, on Wednesday that claimed the life of a 29-year-old contractor and left another man critically injured after they were attacked by a swarm of bees while on the job. Dead is Winston Semple, a contractor of Prince William Street, Plaisance, East Coast…
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The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) notes with deep concern the recent racially charged statements circulated on social media by Ms. Jennifer Ally who was previously cautioned for similar conduct. Such comments are divisive, offensive, and contrary to the spirit of respect and harmony that the Commission continues to advocate across all communities in Guyana. The…
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See below full statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation:   The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation notes with concern the recent comments made by the Venezuelan Ambassador in Georgetown, and questions why the Ambassador is being secretive about the visit of Mr. Nazar Mohamed to the Embassy of…
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The trial into the March 2020 General and Regional elections continued on Wednesday with the spotlight on a video interview involving former Chief Elections Officer, Keith Lowenfield. Sergeant Alwyn Jones who is attached to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) testified about interviews he conducted early in the investigation, which began after criminal complaints were filed….
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A search is continuing for four Guyanese fishermen who went missing several days ago while in Surinamese waters. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha told reporters at an event in Region Five, that Surinamese authorities have deployed patrols and helicopters in search of the missing men. Mustapha said the government is deeply concerned about the situation….
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A Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara family is now homeless after a massive fire completely destroyed their home in the early hours of Tuesday. The house was occupied by 42-year-old Riaz Ally, his wife, Jennifer Ally, 32, and their two children, Nazem, 5, and Azzqat, 4. The Guyana Fire Service in a statement said it…
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Guyana’s fishing sector has undergone massive changes with the implementation of technology to monitor fishing boats, a progression that has made surveillance simpler. Randy Bumbury, a Fisheries Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday said the ministry has adopted the Vessel Monitoring system to improve the sector. In 2024, the ministry procured artisanal vessel…
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