‘There must be accountability wherever the evidence leads’
– Home Affairs Minister says OPR investigation into Gavin Douglas’s death being conducted with urgency HOME Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond has called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the death of Gavin Douglas, who died following his detention at the Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station. The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has begun an investigation, the […]
Guyana on course to produce close to 50,000 gallons of honey by year’s end
GUYANA is rapidly approaching the 50,000-gallon mark in honey production, moving from 3,745 gallons in 2022 to 40,000 gallons in 2025. According to the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, the 2025 figure represents a 54 per cent increase compared to 2024. Delivering the feature address at Honey Fest 2026, Minister Mustapha said Guyana’s honey […]
GPHC completes 100 robotic-assisted surgeries in five months
THE Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) says it has successfully completed 100 robotic-assisted surgical procedures since the launch of its robotic surgery programme on May 26, 2026. In an online post, the GPHC said this achievement marks an important step forward in the hospital’s efforts to provide patients with modern surgical care. The procedures were […]
Faith, service mark GDF’s 61st Anniversary observances
THE Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) 61-year history has been shaped by the faith, sacrifice and commitment of generations of Officers and Ranks dedicated to serving the nation. These enduring values were central to the church service held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Auditorium, Base Camp Ayanganna, which opened the Force’s 61st anniversary observances. […]
Venezuela diver dies in river incident
POLICE are investigating an alleged river incident which occurred on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, about 18:30hrs in the Essequibo River, approximately 10 nautical miles off the coast of Anna Regina, resulting in the death of Luis Martinez, a 66-year-old Venezuelan national employed as a diver. “Preliminary investigations revealed that Martinez departed the Kingston Wharf, […]
Katoonarib residents contribute their ideas to shape new opportunities for their community
THE Small Business Bureau (SBB) recently conducted a Community Development Projects (CDP) consultation in Katoonarib, South Central Rupununi Savannahs, Region Nine. SBB Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Shazim Ibrahim, Ryad Adams, Manager of the Lethem Business Incubator Centre, and other members of the SBB team engaged residents on the community’s needs and potential opportunities for development. […]
Nerso Adolphus amasses over 30 years of service in healthcare
REGARDED as an elder of the village, Nerso Adolphus is one of Karasabai’s first and longest-serving Community Health Workers (CHWs), having served his community in the South Pakaraima Mountains of Region Nine for over 30 years. As a CHW, ‘Uncle Nerso Adolphus’, as he is fondly called, is very versed in all categories of primary […]
Mindful Guyana Inc. launches ‘Nature Through My Lens’ photography challenge for children
MINDFUL Guyana Inc. is inviting children of Primary School age in local communities across Guyana to participate in “Nature Through My Lens”, a children’s nature photography challenge running from November 1 -30, 2026. The initiative encourages children to explore their surroundings and use mobile phone cameras to capture exceptional, unusual or beautiful features of […]
Jagdeo calls for technical working groups to support environmental negotiators
VICE-PRESIDENT Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has called for technical working groups to give negotiators practical evidence and analysis on climate and biodiversity policy. Addressing the 2nd Global Biodiversity Alliance Conference and Financing Forum held here in Georgetown on Friday last, Dr. Jagdeo pointed to Project Catalyst, a climate think tank established in 2008, as an […]
Attorney condemns social media attacks against magistrate
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Selwyn Pieters has condemned social media attacks against Magistrate Abigail Gibbs following her decision to remand Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed on three charges, warning that unsubstantiated allegations of bias and undue influence could undermine public confidence in the judiciary. In a statement addressing the backlash following Friday’s court ruling, Pieters described the personal attacks […]
