Jeremiah James, a 19-year-old labourer of ‘D’ Field, Sophia, Georgetown was remanded to prison after he was charged with a number of offences including child pornography. James appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court on Thursday before Senior Magistrate Clive Nurse. He was charged with possession of child pornography, procuring child…
‘Your jobs are secure’ – Pres. Ali assures old Demerara Bridge staff
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Saturday morning met with the staff of the old Demerara Harbour Bridge, where he assured them that their jobs are safe even as the new Demerara River Bridge comes into operation on Sunday. “As president and as a government, we appreciate you, we recognise the…
Inaugural Ruminant expo, competition to be held in Berbice
The Ministry of Agriculture’s Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) is pleased to announce that planning has officially commenced for Guyana’s Premier ‘Ruminant Expo and Competition’ scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Rising Sun Turf Club, Weldaad, West Coast Berbice. This flagship event is expected to attract cattle, sheep,…
Teen fatally chopped by stepfather
Sudesh Singh, a 15-year-old resident of Stewartville, West Coast Demerara, died on Friday after his 50-year-old stepfather reportedly chopped him several times. Police Headquarters reported that Singh resided with his 35-year-old unemployed mother, Roshanini Surujballi, and his stepfather in the lower flat of a two-storey wooden and concrete structure. On…
GCB announces squads for 2025 Senior Inter-County 50-over championship
Press Release from the Guyana Cricket Board The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) is pleased to announce the squads for the upcoming Senior Men’s Super50 Inter-County Tournament, which bowls off on October 11, 2025. Further details on fixtures and venues will be announced shortly. 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐚: Matthew Nandu (Captain), Raymond Perez, Mavindra…
Jadeja, Siraj sink West Indies as India surge to massive win inside three days
Ravindra Jadeja has been building a case to be one of the best allrounders in the game. A four-for to follow a hundred against West Indies to start the new home season was just the latest evidence he offered in favour of that argument. On the back of his 104…
Barbados, Belize, Dominica & St. Vincent and the Grenadines greenlight full, free movement
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States -Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines- implemented full Free Movement of their nationals among themselves from Wednesday, 1 October 2025. This means that nationals of these four countries will not be limited to temporary entry of up to six months, or to…
Guyana, Singapore aviation authorities sign new partnership agreement
See below the full release from the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority: The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have signed a Technical Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration in civil aviation. This Memorandum of Understanding aims to improve the development, modernization, and…
Guyana gets two new pilot boats
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) commissioned two new pilot boats, the Haiakwa and Haiama, on Friday. The two vessels are worth approximately US$5 million. This move is aimed at strengthening the nation’s maritime capacity to meet the growing demands of the oil and gas industry. According to a post from the…
From old beds to broken fridges, Local Gov’t Ministry leads ‘comprehensive’ disposal of unwanted items
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, convened a high-level meeting with Regional Executive Officers (REOs), Regional Education Officers (REDOs), Regional Health Officers (RHOs), Regional Engineers, Internal Auditors, and Auditors from the State Audit Department. The engagement, held on September 29, 2025, focused on strengthening Guyana’s National Solid…
