See below full letter from French President, Emmanuel Macron, to Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali : On the occasion of Guyana’s National Day and the celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of Independence, I am pleased to extend to you, and to the people of Guyana, my warmest congratulations on this…
Goed Fortuin taxi driver remanded after discovery of AK-47 rifles
A 33-year-old taxi driver of Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, was on Thursday remanded to prison after being charged in connection with the discovery of ten AK-47 rifles in Berbice. Stephen Rajah appeared before the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court where a possession of firearm charge was read to him. He…
One dead, another in custody after Lethem robbery
Police in Regional Division Nine are investigating an alleged armed robbery in Lethem in which the 18-year-old suspect was found dead with suspected gunshot injuries. Dead is Edward Arjune, called “Black Spanish,” 18-years-old of Lethem, Central Rupununi. According to Police Headquarters, the robbery occurred at about 14:00hrs on Tuesday at…
Providence man found dead in home, three in custody
A 69-year-old man, whose decomposed body was discovered inside his Providence, East Bank Demerara home last week has led police to arrest three persons as investigations continue. Dead is Mohammed Shaheed, called “Fizal” or “Artist,” a self-employed resident of Parker Street, Providence. According to Police Headquarters, Shaheed was last seen…
Woman, 29, dies after car slams into parked lorry
A 29-year-old woman died late Sunday night after the car she was travelling in crashed into a parked lorry along the Sarah Johanna Access Road, East Bank Demerara. Dead is Lisa Blackman of Turkeyen, Georgetown. According to Police Headquarters, the fatal accident occurred at about 22:40hrs and involved motor car…
Guyana, Barbados state-level intervention sees redistribution of West Indies/ New Zealand ODIs
A bilateral partnership between the governments of Guyana and Barbados has resolved critical logistical constraints ahead of the West Indies men’s 2026 international home season. The joint state-level intervention has successfully rescued the multi-match home itinerary against New Zealand, anchoring a newly finalised schedule announced by Cricket West Indies under…
Five homeless as fire destroys Port Mourant house, arson suspected
A fire completely destroyed a house at Port Mourant on Tuesday morning, rendering five people homeless. Stephanie Cecil, 29, a security guard with Queensway Security Service, told reporters that she secured her house on Three Street, Free Yard, Port Mourant, around 23:30h on Monday night before leaving to stay with…
IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi’s 97 off 29 knocks Sunrisers out
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is enjoying one of the most extraordinary seasons not just of the IPL, not just of T20, and not just of cricket but of all sport and all time. He produced his most extraordinary effort of this extraordinary season in the Eliminator, narrowly missing out on one of…
Exclusive GSL & CPL ticket bundle launched in Guyana
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) are thrilled to announce a limited-time bundle ticket promotion, bringing the best of regional and international cricket action to spectators at unbeatable value. From May 28, fans who purchase GSL tickets will unlock the exclusive…
PPP calls for unity and generosity in Eid-ul-Adha message
Eid-ul-Adha message from the People’s Progressive Party: The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends heartfelt Eid-ul-Adha greetings to all our Muslim brothers and sisters across Guyana and throughout the diaspora. Eid-ul-Adha, one of the holiest observances in Islam, commemorates the unwavering faith, obedience, and sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim. The occasion serves…
