Reposted from Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) will receive this country’s second-highest national award, Chaconia Gold, after winning the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League title, on September 21, with a victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar made the announcement at the Diplomatic Centre, on…
New Demerara Bridge ‘exceeded expectations’ after load testing – Edghill
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has confirmed that every test conducted on the new Demerara Harbour Bridge so far has “met and exceeded expectations.” He further told the News Room that testing has been ongoing throughout the construction phase. “The bridge is drivable; the President will determine the date…
Guyana reaffirms support for two-state solution, calls for end to Gaza conflict
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Hugh Todd has once again underscored Guyana’s unwavering support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, urging the international community to step up pressure on Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories. Speaking on Tuesday at the 10003rd meeting of the United…
Bridges linking Parika to hinterland under construction
Construction of the Makouria and Bonasika Bridges is now underway as part of the government’s plan to improve connectivity between Parika and the hinterland regions, eventually ending dependency on the Parika ferry. “The Makouria Bridge and Bonasika Bridge are to link the Parika Goshen road that will connect Sandhills and…
‘The Guyana we are building belongs to all of us’ – President Ali updates Guyanese diaspora in New York
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday evening assured members of the Guyanese diaspora in New York that the transformation taking place in Guyana is real, people-centred, and inclusive, urging them to remain engaged and play their part in the country’s future. Dr Ali and First Lady Arya Ali…
Guyanese-American author releases gripping psychological thriller
Guyanese-American writer, Shivani Jai’s debut novel, WHAT’S COMING TO YOU, is a dark, multi-POV psychological thriller that has captured the attention of readers for its twisty suspense and emotionally-charged storytelling. WHAT’S COMING TO YOU dives into the duplicitous mind of Mason Goodridge, a dangerously charming narcissist whose lies and manipulations…
Motor car up grabs at lucrative One Guyana Unification Softball Cup
The inaugural One Guyana Unification Softball Cup was officially launched on Tuesday at the Ghandi Youth Organisation Ground, promising a more unified and lucrative tournament for players. The four-day extravaganza, which runs from September 25-28, is a collaboration between the Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) Inc. and the Ministry of…
19-year-old woman charged with murder
A 19-year-old woman from Baramita, North West District, has been charged with the murder of 20-year-old miner Kevin Smith, following a fatal altercation earlier this month. The accused, Naderia James, appeared virtually before Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh at the Port Kaituma Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The murder charge was read…
Brazilian miners fined for illegal gold purchase in Lethem
Two Brazilian nationals were fined on Tuesday after pleading guilty to purchasing gold from unauthorised sources in violation of Guyana’s mining laws. The men—58-year-old Jose Antonio Rodrigues Dos Santos and 36-year-old Isac Aguiar Abreu, both miners from Boa Vista, Brazil—were arrested on 22 September 2025 and charged with the…
Guyana takes leading role as 34 governments launch global Forest Finance Roadmap to end deforestation by 2030
In its role as Co-chair of the Forest and Climate Leaders Partnership (FCLP), Guyana has stepped into a central leadership role as part of a coalition of 34 governments that launched the Forest Finance Roadmap for Action—a six-point plan to close the $66.8 billion global forest finance gap and accelerate…
