Newly appointed Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, has outlined her vision to place Guyana’s tourism sector on a stronger, more predictable path, with a focus on consistency, affordability, and private sector investment. In her first in-depth interview since moving from the Ministry of Housing and Water to…
Elections Trial: Shuman details alleged vote manipulation
The 2020 election fraud trial continued this week with testimony from former Liberty and Justice Party (LJP) Presidential Candidate Lenox Shuman, who described witnessing what he say was a deliberate attempt to tamper with the Region Four vote tabulation during the March 2, 2020 General and Regional Elections. Taking…
Reluctant witnesses, out of court settlements hampering successful prosecutions – police commanders
Senior police officers from multiple regions are raising the alarm over persistent hurdles in securing successful prosecutions. Key challenges include reluctant witnesses, victims opting to settle serious matters out of court, and difficulties in accessing crucial evidence. Assistant Commissioners Khali Pareshram (Region 4C), Dion Moore (Region Seven), and Kurleigh Simon…
Businessman charged with human trafficking of Cuban woman remanded to prison
A 49-year-old businessman from Diamond Housing Scheme and Alberttown, Georgetown, was today remanded to prison after being charged with Trafficking in Persons involving a Cuban national. The accused, Alvin Parag, was arrested on September 19, 2025, and appeared before Senior Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court on September…
ICC suspends USA Cricket; participation in T20 World Cup not affected
The ICC has finally decided to suspend USA Cricket (USAC), in the process hitting the reset button as it attempts to overhaul the leadership and governance structure of the sport in a key market. The decision was taken by the ICC Board after a virtual meeting on Tuesday. USAC’s suspension…
Police investigating $5M theft at GECOM; Assistant Accounts Clerk in custody
The Guyana Police Force has launched an investigation into a report of Simple Larceny involving approximately $5 million (GYD), which was allegedly stolen from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). According to the police, several GECOM employees are currently assisting investigators with the probe. A portion of the missing funds was…
Trump criticises UN and Europe in UNGA speech
(AFP)-US President Donald Trump blasted the United Nations and Europe on his return to the world body Tuesday, warning that Western countries were “going to hell” because of migration and calling climate change a “con job.” In a blistering speech during his first UN General Assembly appearance since his White…
Guyana targets three million transiting passengers and one million visitors by 2030
Guyana has set ambitious new tourism targets, aiming to welcome three million transiting passengers through its ports of entry and attract at least one million visitors annually by 2030. The announcement was made on Monday by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, during a high-level engagement with hoteliers,…
Human Services Ministry embarks on new chapter promising zero tolerance for complacency and inefficiency
Complacency and inefficiency will find no place in the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security as it embarks on a new term of service, Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud declared on Monday. She made the commitment during the first management meeting held with the Ministry’s newly appointed Permanent Secretary, Dr…
Flair U-21 T20 set for September 27-28 at Malteenoes Sports Club
One Movement Entertainment, in partnership with Ciarra’s B Enterprise, will host the Flair Under-21 T20 cricket tournament on September 27 and 28 at the Malteenoes Sports Club. Four teams—Forest Fusion, Emerald Warriors, Blazing Brigade, and Bartica East Bank Warriors—will compete for a top prize of G$150,000, with the runners-up receiving…
