October 2025

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, on Wednesday urged the 31 newly commissioned officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to lead with fairness, compassion and commitment to service. The graduation parade for Standard Officers’ Course 56 was held at Base Camp Ayangana, Georgetown. The newly commissioned officers include 21 from the…
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Guyana announced today that it is working with e-Magic to advance digital transformation efforts through the use of digital twins and artificial intelligence. e-Magic, a local Guyanese company with international headquarters in Canada, is helping the EPA design and test solutions that will transform how environmental compliance data is…
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Malteenoes Sports Club and Bel Air Rubis emerged victorious last weekend when the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) continued its Georgetown City Mayor and Friends Under-17, 100-over competition. At the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) on Sunday, the home suffered a narrow one-wicket defeat at the hands of Malteenoes, while the day before Bel Air Rubis emerged…
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Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday affirmed Guyana’s support for regional and international efforts to dismantle transnational crime networks and safeguard peace. President Ali, speaking during the graduation of a new batch of Guyana Defence Force recruits, said Guyana will “support every action and embrace every partnership…
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[BBC] – President Donald Trump has confirmed reports he authorised the CIA to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela – and said he was considering strikes targeting drug cartels there. US forces have already conducted at least five strikes on suspected drug-carrying boats in the Caribbean in recent weeks, killing 27 people. UN- appointed human rights…
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The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has condemned the circulation of sensitive information on social media regarding a five-year-old child who was reportedly sexually assaulted in Region Nine. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry described the sharing of such details as “irresponsible, unethical, and harmful,” warning that it further traumatises the victim…
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ANSA McAL has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving Guyana’s cultural heritage as it embarks on the development of the new Chateau Margot Mall — a major investment that balances modern progress with respect for history. In a statement on Wednesday, the company said the Mall is being developed on privately owned land adjacent to the…
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Two Fridays ago, on October 3, seven-year-old Tiequan Scarville’s life changed drastically when he was struck down by a canter along the Kilcoy, Chesney, Corentyne Berbice Public Road. The young lad from Fyrish Village suffered a severe brain injury and had to undergo emergency surgery. Now, he is on a long road to recovery, according…
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Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday said wheat grain research is still ongoing as the government invests heavily in research-driven projects. Guyana’s agricultural sector is set to benefit from a significant boost in scientific innovation and technological advancement, as the Ministry of Agriculture continues to invest heavily in research-based initiatives. Among the latest developments are…
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After months of mounting public concern, the Georgetown City Council is proposing a formal tripartite agreement to regulate the continued use of a section of the Farnum ground by Mae’s School. Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore told the News Room on Wednesday that the proposal would bring together the City Council, the owners of Mae’s School,…
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