See below the full release from the US Attorney’s Office (Southern District of Florida): A federal grand jury in Miami returned an indictment on Oct. 2 charging two Guyanese nationals with participating in a multi-year scheme to evade millions of dollars in taxes and royalties owed to the Government of…
Sri Lanka death toll from floods and landslides reaches 123
(The Guardian) Torrential rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah have killed 123 people across Sri Lanka so far, with another 130 still missing, the Disaster Management Centre (DCM) said on Saturday. Director general Sampath Kotuwegoda said relief operations were underway with 43,995 people moved to state-run welfare centres after their homes…
Guyana gets state-of-the-art dental simulation lab and digital dental lab
As Guyana continues to strengthen and modernize its dental care services nationwide, the Ministry of Health on Friday commissioned two major facilities at the Cheddi Jagan Dental Centre: a brand-new Dental Simulation Lab and a Dental Digital Lab. These investments mark a historic leap forward in dental training, innovation, and…
Five-year plan for rapid economic expansion coming – President Ali
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday evening announced that the government of Guyana will soon unveil a comprehensive national economic expansion and infrastructure integration plan. The president said it will include the sweeping transformation to take place over the next five years, one he described as unmatched in scale, ambition,…
Winning start for Berbice against Hinterland team in Female Inter-County; LBI game rained out
History was created on Friday (November 28, 2025) when a hinterland team competed for the first time in the Guyana Cricket Board’s Senior Women’s Inter-County limited-over competition. Hinterland All-Stars faced off against defending 50-over champions Berbice, but endured an eight-wicket defeat in a rain-affected match at the Lusignan Ground. Click…
Cevon’s, FireSide give support as thrilling finale looms in ExxonMobil Futsal
The climax of the ExxonMobil Guyana Futsal Championship has been significantly boosted by key corporate partnerships, ensuring the event provides both high-stakes competition and substantial individual rewards for athletes. Cevon’s Waste Management and Fireside Grill and Chill have both thrown their backing behind the tournament, which culminates in the highly…
Gov’t sets 35% tint limit; motorists have until Dec. 31 to comply
The government has rolled out major changes to the country’s tint regulations, setting a new standard and giving motorists until December 31, 2025 to ensure their vehicles comply. The announcement was made on Friday by Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond during a live broadcast, where she cited a surge…
Angoy’s Avenue man sentenced to four years in prison for trafficking $9.1M worth of narcotics
A man from Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice, has been sentenced to four years in prison for trafficking over $9.1 million worth of narcotics. Kevin Walton, a 26-year-old resident of Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Allan Wilson at the Mahaicony Magistrates’ Court on Friday. During the proceedings,…
AGM’s solar push accelerates as mine slashes carbon emissions
The remote operations of the Aurora Gold Mine are rapidly transforming as AGM Inc. deepens its commitment to renewable energy. The company’s solar power initiative, once modest, is now scaling up significantly, driving down fossil fuel use and reshaping how mining can marry heavy industry with environmental stewardship. According to…
NAMES RELEASED: Police to arrest drivers who ignore speeding tickets
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is moving to the courts to secure summonses and arrest warrants for motorists who have ignored speeding tickets or failed to appear in court—marking a major enforcement push following the rollout of the Automated Speed Ticketing System. The system, introduced earlier this year under the…
