President Ali calls for review of death penalty for heinous crimes
— Attorney General tasked with examining legal and human-rights implications PRESIDENT Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has called for a review of Guyana’s position on the death penalty, arguing that tougher punishment for heinous crimes could serve as a strong deterrent and reinforce the seriousness with which such offences are treated. Speaking during an interview with […]
Guyana Development Bank records up to 20,000 applications as interest surges
PRESIDENT Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said, on Tuesday, that the newly launched Guyana Development Bank is attracting significant interest from Guyanese, with an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 persons already applying for support to pursue business ventures and entrepreneurial opportunities. The Head of State made the disclosure during an interview, noting that the strong response, […]
CJIA retains top airport ranking in Latin America and Caribbean
THE Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has retained its position as the number one airport in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the third-quarter 2026 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey results, marking another achievement for Guyana’s expanding aviation sector. The ranking, announced by the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC), is based on passenger […]
US-indicted Mohamed says US revokes visas for ‘little and nothing at all’
— takes aim at American authorities during protest outside US, Canadian embassies US-INDICTED businessman and Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed, has criticised American visa revocation practices, claiming that visas are cancelled for “little and nothing at all”, even as he called for the United States to revoke the visa of a senior Guyanese police officer. Mohamed […]
Father confesses to throwing six-year-old son into canal
— claims pujari told him child was not biologically his; two in police custody for murder By Bebi Shafeah Oosman THE father of six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran, whose decomposed body was discovered in a canal at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, reportedly confessed to throwing the child overboard after a pujari allegedly told him that the […]
Dharamkumar Seeraj accredited as Guyana’s High Commissioner to Malaysia
GUYANA’S High Commissioner to India, Dharamkumar Seeraj, has been formally accredited as the country’s Non-Resident High Commissioner to Malaysia, further strengthening diplomatic relations between the two nations. Seeraj presented his Letter of Credence to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, during a ceremony held at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, October 19, […]
19 healthcare professionals graduate from Medex Training Programme
NINETEEN healthcare professionals have successfully completed the Medex Training Programme, strengthening Guyana’s primary healthcare workforce as the government continues efforts to expand access to essential medical services, particularly in rural, hinterland and underserved communities. The graduates were recognised during a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Windjammer International Cuisine and Comfort Inn, attended by Minister […]
Construction worker in costody over murder of 17-year-old ‘Boy’
A 39-year-old construction worker has been arrested in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Akeem Bannister, called “Boy”, who was fatally stabbed during a confrontation following a card game at Westminster, La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, on Sunday. Police said the suspect, who is also from Westminster, was handed over to investigators by his […]
Teachers, parents back measures to protect children from vaping
TEACHERS and parents are backing the measures to protect children from vaping as the government is clamping down on the activity nationwide by placing restrictions on the import of vaping products. Principal of The Bishop’s High School, Shandrina Welcome-Lee, has welcomed President Dr Mohammed Irfaan Ali’s announcement as a positive move in the right direction, […]
Ruling on whether Mobil bombing accused face trial set for November 10
PRINCIPAL Magistrate Faith McGusty will on November 10 determine whether the prosecution has presented sufficient evidence for three of the four accused in the deadly October 2025 Mobil Service Station bombing case to be committed to stand trial in the High Court in Demerara. The ruling is expected to bring a significant development in the […]
