Redford completes clean sweep of Round Four
GT Challenge series… WILL Redford and the Peter Lewis Construction Mercedes AMG swept the competition yesterday at the Fast Parts Caribbean GT Challenge series at the Bushy Park Raceway in Barbados. Redford had two wins on the day to secure the top spot with Rameez Mohamed snagging a win and second place finish in the […]
President Ali outlines broad development push for Kuru Kuru
– 6MW power boost, housing for the vulnerable, roads and youth initiatives among plans PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has outlined a series of measures aimed at accelerating development in Kuru Kuru along the Soesdyke- Linden Highway, with housing, infrastructure, utilities, education and youth development among the major issues addressed during an outreach on Saturday. At […]
‘You cannot put a price tag on transforming communities’
— Minister Benn says Model Village investment will create cleaner, safer environments for Guyanese A PRICE tag cannot be placed on transforming communities and improving the living conditions of Guyanese, Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn, has said, as the Government advances its Model Village initiative. The initiative is expected to begin with […]
From remedial student to pilot and entrepreneur
— Guyanese businessman Isaiah Akloo answers the call to return, invest and contribute to country’s development THE Government has repeatedly urged members of the Guyanese diaspora to return home, invest and actively participate in the country’s development. Isaiah Akloo, a distinguished Guyanese entrepreneur and pilot, is among those who have heeded that call. Born and […]
WIN, APNU issue joint statement five days after meeting
—signal intention to meet again despite holding no substantive discussions on issues that prompted engagement FIVE days after their high-level meeting, We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) have issued a joint statement signalling their intention to continue political engagement, although no final decisions were reached on the substantive issues […]
Former St Joseph High Principal Nathram Raghubansi dies
THE education fraternity is mourning the passing of retired St Joseph High School Principal and distinguished Mathematics educator, Nathram Raghubansi, fondly known as “Sir Raghu.” Raghubansi dedicated more than 30 years to the teaching profession, including 22 years at St Joseph High School, where he helped shape the lives of generations of students. Minister of […]
Police investigate suspected suicide at Meadow Bank
POLICE in Regional Division 4A are investigating the suspected suicide of a 52-year-old driver at his Meadow Bank, East Bank Demerara residence on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Initial investigations have revealed that the man, who lived alone, was found unresponsive in his apartment by a neighbour at about 09:00 hrs. Police and emergency medical personnel […]
Woman found dead near Upper Mazaruni trail
THE police are investigating the suspected murder of 25-year-old farmer Marinda Ernest, whose body was discovered among bushes near a stream at Philippai Village, Upper Mazaruni River. The incident reportedly occurred between 19:00hrs and 20:00hrs on Friday, August 28, 2026. Initial investigations revealed that Ernest and her 23-year-old reputed husband had earlier participated with approximately […]
No injuries after fire at GPHC Maternity Unit
PATIENTS at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC)’s Maternity Unit were temporarily evacuated on Saturday evening after a fire broke out in the nurses’ rest room. No injuries were reported. According to a statement issued by the hospital, the fire occurred at approximately 18:50 hrs, and was quickly detected and extinguished by a doctor and […]
Police investigate suspected suicide at Meadow Bank
THE police in Regional Division 4A are investigating the suspected suicide of a 52-year-old driver at his Meadow Bank, East Bank Demerara residence on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Initial investigations have revealed that the man, who lived alone, was found unresponsive in his apartment by a neighbour at about 09:00hrs. The police and emergency medical […]
