High Court rejects Seeram’s bail challenge
NATIONAL Border Patrol Director and former Region Four Chairman, Daniel Seeram, will remain in custody pending sentencing after the High Court on Monday upheld a magistrate’s decision to remand him to prison following his conviction for assaulting his former wife. Justice Joy Persaud-Singh dismissed Seeram’s application for judicial review, finding no basis to conclude that […]
Digital platform makes development bank easy to access and use
–Dr. Singh says; points to widening access to business finance ENTREPRENEURS will be able to apply for finance, track their applications and manage their loans online through Guyana Development Bank’s digital platform, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh has said. During an interview, Dr. Singh said […]
Largest CSEC Music cohort achieves outstanding 100 per cent pass rate
GUYANA’S performance in music at the 2026 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations is a turning point for the programme in Guyana, according to the Senior Education Officer with Responsibility for Music, Joel Gonsalves. This year saw the largest cohort of students writing the examination, achieving an outstanding 100 per cent pass rate. Gonsalves […]
Survivorship at the centre of Recover Guyana’s Breast Cancer Awareness activities for 2026
FOR the fifth consecutive year, Recover Guyana has partnered with One Communications for Pinktober, continuing its commitment to breast cancer awareness, early detection and meaningful support for persons affected by cancer. The organisation officially commenced its 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities on October 2, 2026, with a special event at Maharaja Palace celebrating […]
Education Minister pledges continued support for teachers in World Teachers’ Day message
IN observance of World Teachers’ Day 2026, Minister of Education, Sonia Parag pledged continued support from the government, for teachers’ professional and personal development. The minister stated that teachers are not merely instructors in the classroom but have the distinct opportunity to positively influence children who may be entering the classroom for the first […]
Pistol, 11 rounds found during Region Seven police operation
A 33-year-old miner is in police custody after a 9mm pistol and 11 matching rounds of live ammunition were allegedly found concealed in a vehicle during a police operation at the Pappy Show Police Station in Region Seven. The discovery was made at about 16:45 hours on Sunday, October 4, as the vehicle, which had […]
Bartica man fined $200,000 for drink driving
A 46-year-old Bartica man was fined $200,000 on Monday after pleading guilty to driving a motor vehicle with a breath alcohol level above the prescribed limit. Keoma Ted Fraser of Three and a Half Miles, Potaro Road, Bartica, appeared before Magistrate Caressa Henry at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was read to […]
Police seize 7.370 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis in New Amsterdam
POLICE seized 7.370 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis during a search of an abandoned wooden building at Timmers Dam, Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice, on Monday. The discovery was made at about 13:30 hours after ranks on mobile patrol acted on information received and proceeded to the building, where they conducted a search. During the operation, […]
Guyana highlights push for greater women’s empowerment
-Minister Persaud outlines measures targeting skills, entrepreneurship, housing, representation GUYANA’S progress on gender equality must continue to translate into practical opportunities for women in their everyday lives, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, told women parliamentarians from around the world on Monday. She used the opportunity to highlight measures being advanced […]
GOGEC backs Development Bank for local suppliers
-says new financing facility will support emerging businesses, build capacity in Guyana’s growing energy sector FOR entrepreneurs who have long viewed access to capital as one of the biggest barriers to turning a viable idea into a sustainable business, the launch of the Guyana Development Bank marks the opening of a new financing avenue, according […]
