Karaburi residents participate in workshop to rediscover Indigenous language, traditions
FOR some residents of Karaburi, a simple word heard at home suddenly took on a new meaning. During a five-day Lokono language workshop held from August 24 to 28, 2026, residents discovered that words they had grown up hearing from their parents were not merely familiar expressions—they were part of their Indigenous Lokono heritage. This […]
Mackenzie High School repairs must be completed in two weeks – Minister Parag
Government to review LTC’s 50% toll cut proposal
THE Linden Town Council (LTC) has proposed a 50 per cent reduction in the bridge toll that was previously charged, with government committing to reviewing same. This is according to a joint statement issued on Thursday, which also pointed out the significant backlog in the council’s audited financial statement. The following is the […]
Hiawa teacher gets two years, $100,000 fine for gun and ammunition charges
ROY Andrew, 31, a teacher of Hiawa Village, Central Rupununi, has been convicted of Possession of a Firearm Without a Licence and Possession of Ammunition Without a Licence, both contrary to Section 16(2)(a) of the Firearms Act, Chapter 16:05. According to the police, Andrew was arrested on February 2, 2025, at Hiawa Village, Central […]
We need more Brian Chins in Guyana. It’s time
BRIAN CHIN, son of Guyana’s cultural icon, Godfrey Chin, wrote an interesting letter in the print and online editions of the newspapers on Wednesday. He mentioned his father’s book, “Nostalgias.” This publication consisted of reminiscences of his father in Guyana of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. This book is a gem and I bought several […]
Four women entrepreneurs introduce businesses to wider investor market
EARLIER this year, the Minister of Human Services and Social Security created a tagline: “Made by Guyanese women for the world”, for the annual We Lift Women Expo that was held in March. On its own, the tagline spoke about taking products and services created by Guyanese women to national, regional and international stages. […]
Finance major heads to London on Chevening Scholarship
-aims to change finance landscape upon return DEVICA Uditram has been selected as a 2026/2027 Chevening Scholarship awardee, joining more than 100 Guyanese who have been awarded the scholarship since the programme began in the 1980s. Ms. Uditram will be pursuing her master’s in finance and data analytics at Birbeck, University of London. […]
Local needs, talent key to effective development -Ambassador Yang Yang says
CHINA’S Ambassador to Guyana, Yang Yang, recently emphasised the importance of local needs, realities and talent to effective development. She was at the time speaking at the launch of the Roots of Flavour- Culinary Arts Centre at the Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute (GWLI) building at Cove and John on the East Coast of Demerara. […]
BV man sentenced to 18 months in jail for armed robbery
FLOYD Wade, 22, a mason of Beterverwagting Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, was, on Thursday, sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting to armed robbery. He was charged with Robbery Under Arms, contrary to Section 222(c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, police said in a press release. Wade was […]
Region Six records 97% teacher, 83% learner turnout as school year commences
TEACHERS across Region Six recorded an impressive 97 per cent turnout as schools reopened on Monday, while student attendance stood at 83 per cent, the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Six was told on Thursday. The figures were presented at the region’s statutory meeting as education officials provided an update on the reopening […]
