Minister of Education, Sonia Parag and Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development Pauline Sukhai on Saturday visited several ongoing school projects in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), where they told contractors that deadlines and quality standards must be met in the execution of key projects. The site visits…
CANU seizes nearly 150lbs of suspected cocaine at CJIA; one arrested
Officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) arrested one individual following the interception of a major cocaine shipment at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Saturday. In a press statement, CANU said during the operation ranks discovered 53 parcels of suspected cocaine that were reportedly intended for a KLM…
IGG talks deemed a success; Ninvalle confirms Guyana ready to host December 5-7 event
Guyana’s Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle has hailed the recent trilateral meeting between Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana as a resounding success, describing it as a major step forward in preparations for this year’s Inter Guiana Games (IGG). The Games, which bring together the best young athletes from the three…
Narcotics, ammunition seized in Police raid; shop owner detained
Police uncovered a cache of narcotics, ammunition, and cash during an intelligence-led operation on Friday, at Sideline Dam, Beterverwaging, East Coast Demerara. According to a Police statement, between 12:05 hrs and 14:00 hrs, ranks first searched a corner shop owned by David Mingo, 42, where they found packaging materials, including…
Police seize over $37M worth of marijuana at Haslington Seawall; two suspects being pursued
Police have launched a manhunt for two suspects after seizing over 41 kilogrammes of marijuana during an intelligence-led operation at the Haslington North seawall on Friday morning. Police Headquarters, in a statement said ranks from Regional Division 4C and the Special Branch moved in on the location between 07:00 and…
Police looking for Sophia businessman accused of raping a child
The Guyana Police Force is searching for Timothy Fraser, a 32-year-old businessman of C Field, Sophia, who allegedly raped a child. Police Headquarters reported that the man was arrested on September 6 but was subsequently placed on $200,000. He remained in custody for several days as he was unable to…
Hand-in-Hand Insurance expanding overseas healthcare access with new partnership
Hand-in-Hand Insurance Company, one of Guyana’s oldest and most trusted insurers, has entered into a strategic partnership with Joint Independent Providers Association (JIPA) Network to offer policyholders greater access to coordinated medical care abroad. This new collaboration allows Hand-in-Hand clients to receive care through JIPA’s robust network of accredited hospitals…
David Patterson now AFC’s interim leader; party starts ‘comprehensive’ assessment of elections performance
Days after Nigel Hughes resigned as the leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), the party announced that its chairman, David Patterson, will serve in the position in the interim. Hughes, who was elected leader in June 2024, confirmed his decision in a letter of resignation in which he accepted…
Child dies in accident, mother ‘broken’ by tragedy
An afternoon ride home from school turned into a tragedy on Friday afternoon when eight-year-old Supriya Khan died in an accident along the main access road at Parika Backdam, East Bank Essequibo. Supriya, a Grade Three pupil of the Parika Back Primary School, was riding home with her father, 32-year-old…
CPL 2025: TKR beat Kings and advance to final against Amazon Warriors
The Trinbago Knight Riders defeated the Saint Lucia Kings by 56 runs to secure a place in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League 2025 final. Fifties from Nicholas Pooran and Alez Hales and brilliant bowling in the middle overs set up the win for the Knight Riders will now face…
