Guyana’s iconic Masquerade tradition, once a vibrant heartbeat of the Christmas season, is getting a national revival. A newly established civil society group, the Masquerade Association (Guyana) Inc., has announced the launch of Guyana Masquerade Day, to be celebrated annually on 29 November, beginning this year. The initiative, organisers say,…
An investigation is underway after the body of an unidentified man was discovered early Monday morning on the western side of Bourda Market in Georgetown. Police said the body, found around 08:00 hrs, is that of a male of mixed ancestry, believed to be about 60 years old. He was…
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, on Wednesday made a strong call for persons to unite in efforts to eradicate gender-based violence and reminded that it affects people from every walk of life. During her remarks at the launch of the National Gender Equality Seal, an…
A planned beautification project at Stabroek Square in Georgetown commenced on Thursday, but it quickly triggered unease among vendors, prompting clarifications from government officials and calls for a temporary suspension of works from Mayor Alfred Mentore, as concerns grow about access, visibility and possible loss of income during the busy…
Police have launched a full investigation into a fatal accident on the Speightland Access Road, Mackenzie, Linden, which claimed the life of 53-year-old Cecil Boston of Central Amelia’s Ward. The accident occurred at around 18:45 hrs on Sunday, 16 November 2025. According to initial reports, a motor car driven by…
Press Release from ‘4 AM Running Club’ Three of Guyana’s masters amateur distance runners- Tanika Jones, Vaughn Felix and Randy Bentick- and amateur distance runner Jonathan De Groot, will represent Guyana at the 2025 Run Barbados Marathon on December 7, marking Guyana’s first masters amateur team at a regional long-distance…
The Guyana Cricket Board has announced the commencement of its 2025 Senior Women’s Inter-County 50-over and T20 competitions, slated for November 28 to December 8. This is the second Senior Women’s Inter-County tournament for 2025, and it will be used by the national selectors to select the Guyana team for…
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday night issued a stern warning to road users with outstanding traffic tickets, announcing that the names of top offenders and the amounts owed will be published in the newspapers. “In the next few days you will see the top offenders published in the newspaper with…
Amid plans to roll out new daycare and elderly care facilities across communities, Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency, and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally has said women will no longer be held back by caregiving responsibilities. Speaking at the launch of the National Gender Equality Seal on Wednesday, Minister Ally said…
A new cohort of 113 midwives graduated on Wednesday from the Ministry of Health’s Health Sciences Education (HSE) Midwifery Training Programme, marking a significant milestone in strengthening maternal and newborn care across Guyana. The two-year programme delivered a comprehensive blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on clinical practice, ensuring graduates are…
