We are tired of the same old promises

Dear Editor Elections are in the air and the people of Guyana have roughly twenty-one (21) more days to decide who they are going to choose to lead them into the next five years. Editor, like many Guyanese, both home and overseas, I am paying keen...

The Ministry of Culture also acted outside of its legal jurisdiction on Parade Ground

Dear Editor, I am in a state of tribulation, angst and disgust as I pen this open letter to, or probably about, the Powers That Be, in relation to the sacrilegious act that is being inflicted at Parade Ground, a sacred place for all patriotic...

Misleading to equate Azruddin’s sanctions to China Railway

–financial analyst sets the record straight FINANCIAL analyst Joel Bhagwandin has cautioned against misleading comparisons between different types of U.S. sanctions, noting that distortions can erode the public’s understanding and mask the...

Essequibo religious scholars endorse President Ali, PPP/C for second term

TWO respected Muslim scholars from Region Two, Shaykh Faoud Mohamed and Moulana Yunus McLennan, have publicly endorsed President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali for a second term in office, citing his vision, dedication, and commitment to serving all...

How Abigale John is ‘brewing’ success in Buxton

—turns family farming legacy into thriving agro-processing business, ‘Propa Local’ IN the East Coast Demerara village of Buxton, 38-year-old entrepreneur, Abigale John, is building a name for herself in Guyana’s agro-processing sector with her...

A lack of fiscal discipline, targeted structural reforms and corruption betray Jagdeo’s insistence that inflation is under control

Dear Editor, The General Secretary of the PPP, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has stated that his government has inflation under control and that it is driven by factors external to Guyana. But this is only part of the truth and what he is not telling you is...

GDF Lieutenant creates history at RSS Command and Staff Course

Randy Wade (GDF photo) Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) Lieutenant Randy Wade made history as Guyana’s first-ever participant in the Regional Security System (RSS) Command and Staff Course 1/2025 and distinguished himself by emerging as its Best...

RSS holds oil spill training here

A scene from the training The Regional Security System (RSS) Training Institute recently concluded the Oil Spill Response & Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Techniques Course and the Incident Command System (ICS) Course in Guyana. A Guyana Defence...

Patterson raps gov’t over police promotions

David Patterson, Chairman of the Alliance For Change (AFC), has accused Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo of political interference in the Guyana Police Force (GPF). Patterson’s comments came during the AFC’s weekly press conference on Friday where he...

Special tax incentives for families led by single women – Pres. Ali

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced plans to create special tax incentives for families led by single mothers. Much to the jubilation of a large gathering attending the Bath rally in Region Five on Sunday, President Ali described women...

Jamaica elections set for September 3rd

(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaicans will head to the polls on September 3 to decide who will lead the country for the next five years. Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness made the long-anticipated announcement at a mass rally in Half-Way Tree, on Sunday...

2020 five-month impasse had nothing at all to do with a bloated list of voters

Dear Editor, With Election Observer Missions from the international community in the country and meeting with parties that will be contesting the upcoming elections, and as Guyana moves forward into the September 1, 2025 elections, it is critical...

Mazaruni Prison gets $829m in upgrades

Three projects valued some $829 million at the Mazaruni Prison, Region Seven, were on Saturday officially commissioned by the Government of Guyana, a Ministry of Home Affairs release stated. The ceremony was led by Minister of Home Affairs,...

Method4 Engineering says accepts gov’t decision to engage new firm for GPL consultancy

-concerned at doubt cast on its capacity Breaking its silence on an expanding controversy, Method4 Engineering Inc. (M4) yesterday said that it accepted the government’s decision to select a new firm for a Guyana Power and Light (GPL) consultancy...

Guyana, US continuing talks to further reduce tariffs – VP

Guyana set to showcase cultural heritage at CARIFESTA XV in Barbados

The greatest threat to Guyana’s democracy, sovereignty comes from internal sources

Dear Editor, US AMBASSADOR Nicole D Theriot raised concerns about a US-sanctioned candidate running for President in Guyana, cautioning it could affect bilateral relations. Despite criticisms from opposition operatives, she reiterated that the US...

The threat to Guyana’s democracy and sovereignty comes from internal sources

Concacaf Boys’ U15 Championship: Guyana suffers 6-0 defeat against Dominican Republic

J’s Racing Stables could be Guyana Cup underdogs