𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝒂 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒆 𝑴𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅
Police in Regional Division #3 have arrested a 39-year-old construction worker of Westminster, La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, in connection with the alleged murder of Akeem Bannister, called “Boy”, a 17-year-old construction worker of the same area. The alleged murder occurred on Sunday October 18, 2026, between 15:30hrs and 15:55hrs, in the vicinity of […]
Minister Parag condemns ‘horrible, cruel’ death of six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran
MINISTER of Education, Sonia Parag, has expressed profound outrage and sadness over the tragic death of six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran of Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, describing the incident as senseless and reprehensible. The child’s decomposed body was discovered in a canal near the sea dam in the early hours of Tuesday morning, bringing a tragic […]
Father admits to throwing six-year-old son overboard after pujari allegedly told him child was not his
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 boy was not his son. The child’s body was discovered shortly before 2:00 am today in […]
‘You cannot put a value to the injustices of slavery’ – President Ali
–says reparations are not a demand for payback or charity, calls for ‘mature’ discussions to address development inequalities GUYANA’S President, Dr Irfaan Ali, has called for a “mature” discussion on reparations that addresses the lasting development inequalities caused by slavery, saying the issue should not be treated as a demand for “payback” or charity. Speaking […]
Two Canadian airlines eye direct flights to Guyana – Minister Indar
— says carriers have indicated possible start dates as gov’t intensifies efforts to expand international air connectivity AT LEAST two Canadian airlines have expressed serious interest in introducing direct flights to Guyana, with the carriers already indicating possible commencement dates, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar disclosed on Monday. Speaking at the Canada–Guyana […]
Regional partners eye stronger trade, investment ties with Guyana
-CARICOM, Belize, St Kitts and Nevis, Brazil call for stronger connectivity, diversified partnerships GUYANA’S investment and partnership opportunities were among the main highlights as regional leaders and diplomatic representatives at the World Trade Centre Georgetown’s International Trade and Investment Conference on Monday called for stronger trade while pinpointing openings in agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, logistics […]
Aiden Hotel owners sue opposition leader, sister for defamation over police-presence claims
—seeks millions in damages, removal of slanderous social-media posts and apologies ARIMU Investments Inc., owner of the Aiden by Best Western hotel in Georgetown, has filed separate defamation lawsuits against Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his sister, Hana Khamelia Mohamed. The company is challenging Facebook statements alleging that police resources were being used to provide […]
Joint rescue effort saves 69 MV Barima survivors by 05:00hrs on July 19
-fishing vessel joined rescue, saved 11; MARAD recovered emergency beacon A SEARCH-AND-RESCUE effort involving the Guyana Defence Force’s Coast Guard and Air Corps, the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), other responding agencies and a fishing vessel brought 69 survivors of the MV Barima tragedy to safety by 05:00hrs on July 19. While the responding agencies operated […]
CPCE makes history with first batch of CVQ certified teachers
AS the government continues to push for the advancement of technical and vocational education training across the country, the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) presented certificates in Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) to 96 teachers, who completed the programme, at its Turkeyen Campus on Monday. The training was the first of its kind […]
Collective, strategic collaboration fuelling Guyana’s growth
-Minister Bharrat says, emphasises government’s intention to push both traditional productive sectors and emerging industries GUYANA’S unique geographical location and rapidly developing economy came into focus at the World Trade Centre Georgetown’s (WTCG) International Trade and Investment Conference on Monday. Regional leaders, diplomats, and business representatives came together to hold discussions aimed at exploring […]
