Man, woman die in apparent murder/suicide on Charlotte St
Crime scene investigators responded to a reported murder/suicide which occurred on Charlotte Street at about 11:49 am today. A man and woman are dead and a child was injured.
- Tuesday, 26th August, 2025
- Today's Paper
Man, woman die in apparent murder/suicide on Charlotte St
Truck bursts into flames at Sewyo, driver dies
Mohamed denies claims of secret deal with PPP/C or APNU
Great Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam Interconnection commissioned
GECOM assures it’s ready for Sept 1 elections
Guyanese at CARIFESTA VX: Guyanese participating in CARIFESTA VX Sunday afternoon joined hundreds of others from the Caribbean region to showcase their locally made products at the CARIFESTA Village and Grand Market at Waterford, Bridgetown, Barbados. More photos >
Wanted bulletin issued for prime suspect in Vreed-en-Hoop murder
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday issued a wanted bulletin for the suspect who allegedly stabbed Toralpher Simon Harry to death on the Vreed-en-Hoop public road in the vicinity of Bright Star Chinese Restaurant on Sunday.
Motorcyclist, 60, killed in hit-and-run at Mocha Road
A 25-year-old car driver who was believed to have been speeding whilst under the influence of alcohol is in police custody after his car struck down a 60-year-old motorcyclist on Sunday, at about 6.30 am on the Mocha Access Road, East Bank Demerara, resulting in his death.
UK firm to construct Terminal 2 at CJIA
The sod was turned yesterday for the construction of Terminal 2 at the Cheddi Jagan International Air-port, Timehri by BHM Construction Inc out of the UK in collaboration with the Manchester Airport Group Ltd.
83% turnout recorded in Disciplined Services voting — GECOM
Confirming the average voting percentages for the Disciplined Services following last Friday’s balloting, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) told the media yesterday that the process was conducted smoothly, with an overall turnout of 83 percent, the highest recorded in recent cycles.
New GPS HQ inaugurated at Lusignan
The Government of Guyana yesterday commissioned the newly constructed Guyana Prison Service Headquarters at Lusignan. A release from the Ministry of Home Affairs said that the relocation of the Prison Service Head-quarters from Brickdam to Lusignan represents a bold step in reshaping Guyana’s correctional system.
Vivienne Daniel honoured at CARIFESTA XV for contributions to dance
By Telesha Ramnarine at CARIFESTA XV in Barbados Guyanese dance choreographer and teacher Vivienne Cecelia Daniel was celebrated for her decades of artistic excellence in Guyana during “Icons Night – Born of the Rhythm,” a vibrant musical production staged on Sunday night as part of CARIFESTA XV in Barbados.
Implications of transacting with political party led by OFAC-sanctioned individual or with members of party would depend on if sanctioned individual is involved in transaction – US Embassy
Implications for political party members would only arise if it is shown that an OFAC-sanctioned individual is involved in the transaction, according to the US Embassy.
50 percent cut in electricity tariffs will come in next term – Jagdeo tells Enmore
At a public meeting in Enmore, East Coast Demerara, last evening General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Bharrat Jagdeo promised that electricity costs would be reduced by 50 percent if the party wins the September 1st elections.
Social media personalities charged and placed on bail
Social media personality Mikhail Rodrigues also known as “Guyanese Critic” and Bryan Mackintosh also known as “Bryan Maxx” appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday before Magistrate Leron Daly cross-charged with unlawful wounding, provoking the breach of the peace and abusive language.
Region Five gets two nursery schools
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand yesterday commissioned the No.8 Nursery School and Hopetown Nursery School in Region Five. A release from the Ministry of Education said that these two facilities represent a combined investment of $175 million and will directly benefit over 120 children and their families.
Massy Group IRP repaints pedestrian crossings
The Massy Group IRP says it recently executed a pedestrian crossing repainting initiative across four communities in Guyana. The project, the company says, forms part of its broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy under the theme: “Making Community Spaces Safer – Pedestrian Repainting One Step at a Time.”
Guyanese leather shines at ‘CARIFESTA Village Market’ in Barbados
By Telesha Ramnarine at CARIFESTA XV in Barbados The stalls led by Guyanese at the CARIFESTA Village and Grand Market at Waterford, Bridgetown, Barbados, which opened last Sunday, have been turning heads and capturing the attention of visitors from across the region with their unique traditional products and creativity, each one with their own story to tell.
A visit to Omega
At their Stewartville meeting on Sunday, PPP/C speakers made undisguised appeals to various ethnic groups and this was also evident on APNU’s platform on the same day at Plaisance, perhaps evidence of the reality that has seized this election campaign and something that might be commented on at another time.
Trump’s tariffs and India’s economic future
Extra-territorial jurisdiction and the long arm of U.S. law and sanctions
Seize the opportunity to address the deeper challenges of governance we face
Mair’s gold smuggling questions are best directed to the upper political echelon
In the bright lights of the campaign the real issues are getting lost
GECOM must address fluidly and publicly any incident that threatens the foundation of our democracy
Absence of ring-fencing in the PSA 2016 has permitted oil companies to subtract unlimited arbitrary capital recovery charges from the sale of crude oil
2020 déjà vu?
Trending
Analysis: Three-way race seen for elections
FAO in dragon fruit pilot
New Demerara Harbour Bridge will be completed on schedule – Edghill
Henry Jeffrey mounts APNU platform, says race voting ok
CJIA opens rest facility for Red Caps, taxi drivers
Implications of transacting with political party led by OFAC-sanctioned individual or with members of party would depend on if sanctioned individual is involved in transaction – US Embassy
Man, woman die in apparent murder/suicide on Charlotte St
Crown Hotel at Providence promises top-notch accommodations
Wanted bulletin issued for prime suspect in Vreed-en-Hoop murder
WIN holds meeting at Bartica
Trump’s tariffs and India’s economic future
Extra-territorial jurisdiction and the long arm of U.S. law and sanctions
Transparency International’s assessment of Guyana’s standing over the years on the Corruption Perceptions Index
Class, Colonialism and the State of Guyana’s Democracy
Ashinee Abrams: Rising above disability after meningitis diagnosis
Changing lives inside the Aphasia Support Group at the Palms Rehabilitation Department
On repeat: Tomatoes, Cheese & Bread
No “side” should have all power
LUCAS STOCK INDEX (LSI)
Defining grandmasters
Down another side street: Deble, Kola Nuts, and re/Connections
Riverside Angels Dance Group seeking to preserve culture and empower youth
Independence without isolation
Parodying a parody in ‘The Naked Gun’
Commemorating Stanley Greaves’ 90th birthday
A brief history of Carifesta
Concurrent criminal proceedings, vexatious litigants, and special measures under the Family Violence Act
The Carter Center’s preelection Guyana statement
Trump’s Nobel delusions
The gamble and the risk
2025 Manifestos – This time it is the PPP/C’s Record on the Line
Common questions from Green Card holders about traveling outside the United States
Understanding Russia’s endgame
President Trump, American power and peacemaking
100 +: Notes on Political Parties that shaped Guyana
Understanding the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela
Guyanese RC priest Monsignor Terrence Montrose celebrates golden jubilee of ordination
‘You don’t ever have to battle this alone’ – says two-time cancer survivor
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Sarah Sanmoogan shines as records fall at GAPLF Raw Nationals 2025
The Cliff Anderson Sports Hall was the stage for record-breaking performances on Sunday as the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation hosted its Raw National Championships, highlighted by a stunning display from Sarah Sanmoogan at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
Ballers Empire, North East, National All-Stars secure quarterfinal berths
Jamual John claims top spot in Farm Supplies Ltd. 40-lap criterium
Guyana U16 Chess Team returns from Colombia after gritty Olympiad showing
Excitement looms ahead of GBF’s National 3×3 Championship
Inter thrash Torino with five-goal masterclass to start campaign
Bank of America, Citibank to establish representative offices in Guyana – Nandlall
After years of engagement with the Guyana Government, two major United States banks – Citibank and Bank of America – will establish representative offices here soon, government has said.
Ministry, city chamber moving for child care centres at companies
Alfro Alphonso & Sons planning Pomeroon aerodrome
Hyatt Place Hotel at Providence to be ready in first quarter of next year – Go-Invest
Boosting Trade in the World’s Least Developed Countries – The power of Technology
Upscale dining option coming to MovieTowne
PM making no apology on support for US; says Trinidad comes first
(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is standing firm in her support for the US Navy’s presence near Venezuela, telling critics that for the next five years her foreign and domestic policy will unapologetically be “Trinidad and Tobago first.”
Caribbean call centres ‘under threat’
Tobago shop owner shot dead
South American bloc Mercosur and Canada to resume talks for free-trade agreement
Former Mexican drug kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada pleads guilty to US charges
Wrongly deported migrant Abrego again detained by US immigration officials
France in political crisis after PM Bayrou’s confidence-vote gamble
PARIS, (Reuters) – France lurched into a political crisis after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou gambled on a confidence vote, with little hope of any quick solution to fix its ailing public finances, whether a new government or a snap parliamentary election comes next.
