Pooshandeo Rambaran, 70, died on Thursday after he was allegedly choked to death by a security guard, who has since been arrested. The incident took place at approximately 10:30 hrs. Police Headquarters in a statement said that an anonymous caller reported to the Police that he saw a man choking…
‘Where did the money go?’ – Volda Lawrence, PM clash on gov’t spending
The transparent spending of state funds came into focus on Thursday during the final day of the 2025 National Budget Debate as Opposition Parliamentarian Volda Lawrence and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips spoke. Lawrence, a seasoned politician, raised concerns about the government’s intended spending through this $1.38 trillion budget….
Man dies after concrete structure collapses at Crabwood Creek
A 47-year-old labourer of Crabwood Creek, Corentyne Berbice, died Thursday morning after a concrete structure collapsed on him while working. The News Room was informed that Ragunandan Singh, also known as “Roy,” left home around 6:30 hrs to work on a house, a stone’s throw away. According to information gathered,…
Teixeira calls opposition ‘small-minded, anti-national’ as Hughes accuses Gov’t of ‘mendacious propaganda’
The final day of the 2025 National Budget debate quickly descended into a fiery debate as government and opposition parliamentarians clashed on service in government with diverging views for Guyana’s development. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira was the first government speaker. Like her colleagues, she supported the…
Teixeira calls opposition ‘small-minded, anti-national’ as Hughes accuses Gov’t of ‘mendacious propaganda’
The final day of the 2025 National Budget debate quickly descended into a fiery debate as government and opposition parliamentarians clashed on service in government with diverging views for Guyana’s development. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira was the first government speaker. Like her colleagues, she supported the…
Guyana U-17 Women’s World Cup hopes fade after Panama defeat
Guyana’s Under-17 women’s football team is facing elimination from the 2025 Concacaf Women’s U17 Championship after a 3-2 defeat to Panama. Guyana lost its second match in the group stage, played at the Estadio Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Panama started strongly, scoring twice in the opening seven…
Murdered Annandale woman endured years of abuse
After enduring years of abuse, a 34-year-old sweeper cleaner was on Wednesday brutally murdered by her partner of eight years with whom she parted ways just one month ago. Dead is Bibi Fazila Ally of Lusignan Grass field, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred around 12:15 hrs at the suspect’s…
New Era of Support: Dr. Persaud says transformed chaos into consistent support for vulnerable populations
During her presentation in the 2025 Budget Debate on Wednesday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, took the opportunity to reflect on the government’s transformative work for vulnerable groups across Guyana. She emphasised the stark contrast between the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration’s approach to vulnerable…
REGIONAL FOUR-DAY 2025: Looknauth bags four-for on debut, but Pride race to 346
Barbados Pride seized control of the opening day of the 2025 West Indies Four-Day Championship against Guyana Harpy Eagles at the National Stadium, Providence. They reached a commanding 346 all out from 84.3 overs, thanks to half-centuries from debutant Matthew Forde, Jonathan Drakes, and Zachary McCaskie. Forde, a West Indies…
REGIONAL FOUR-DAY 2025: Looknauth bags four-for on debut, but Pride race to 346
Barbados Pride seized control of the opening day of the 2025 West Indies Four-Day Championship against Guyana Harpy Eagles at the National Stadium, Providence. They reached a commanding 346 all out from 84.3 overs, thanks to half-centuries from debutant Matthew Forde, Jonathan Drakes, and Zachary McCaskie. Forde, a West Indies…
