Upgraded airstrip completed at Karisparu
Air travel to the Amerindian village of Karisparu in Region Eight is now safer following a $314.4 million upgrade to the community’s airstrip, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said.
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Upgraded airstrip completed at Karisparu
US and EU clinch trade deal to avert prohibitive US tariffs, Trump says
Gov’t subsidy will enable free insurance for rice farmers
Ali promises medical school, engineering faculty for Region Two
-at Anna Regina meeting President Irfaan Ali yesterday unveiled a slate of new development promises for Region Two while addressing a large crowd at Anna Regina.
DPP silent on reported 10-year sentencing proposal in Orin Boston case
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is facing questions over a reported joint recommendation for a 10-year starting sentence for Sherwin Peters, the police rank who was convicted of killing Essequibo businessman Orin Boston in his bed.
Diamond Fire Station commissioned
The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday officially commissioned the $107.6 million Diamond Fire Station on the East Bank Demerara.
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AG meets US officials on extraditions
Region Four must be delivered to PPP/C – Ali tells rally at Industry
Man charged with murder of girl, 16,
WIN candidate seeking legal advice on Demerara Bank block
WIN says challenging 1% ruling class
Guyana hands over new official residence to CARICOM Secretary-General
DPP silent on reported 10-year sentencing proposal in Orin Boston case
Laura George elected as PM candidate of AFC
Ali promises medical school, engineering faculty for Region Two
Diplomatic commentary
Envoys of the ABC countries ‒ and nowadays E as well ‒ have always evinced an active interest in Guyana’s politics.
A taste of home: Shrimp Choka
American photojournalist with local ties embarks on pictorial study of sugar industry
Dr Anne Walmsley – a true friend of Caribbean art and literature
Nine to vie for Miss Universe Guyana 2025 on August 23
LUCAS STOCK INDEX (LSI)
Guyana’s wealth includes the value of its natural resources
Tenets of democracy
Ferry from Guyana to Suriname is consistently late
The State’s ethical position in a secular society is to refrain from enacting laws that privilege any one’s religious morality over others
A Crown of Cricketers
Let us not sell our votes for fleeting benefits
Structures that slavery bequeathed to all Guyanese must be reformed to allow freedom to be what we can be
A redline moment for Guyana
File on death of motorcyclist at Covent Garden sent to DPP – police
Guyana pledges bold leadership in biodiversity finance at global summit
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital expands partnership with JIPA
GDF undertakes emergency medevac missions in Region 8
WIN claims about NGSA results baseless – Education Ministry
GDF launches leadership courses to strengthen tactical command
Biodiversity reception:
New women’s hub in Region Three
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A taste of home: Shrimp Choka
American photojournalist with local ties embarks on pictorial study of sugar industry
Dr Anne Walmsley – a true friend of Caribbean art and literature
Nine to vie for Miss Universe Guyana 2025 on August 23
LUCAS STOCK INDEX (LSI)
Cricket West Indies welcomes CARICOM proposal for Special Committee
(CWI) The President, Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, and Secretariat of Cricket West Indies (CWI) welcome the proposal put forward by the Bureau of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee (PMSC) on Cricket.
Maxwell, Inglis and Green carry Australia to 4-0
Buxton United thrashes BV/Triumph in tournament opener
Bowlers dominate as West Indies Under-19 Women take 1-0 T20I Series lead over USA
UG, LTI to battle for title in Tertiary Basketball League
GDF opens campaign with 2-0 victory over St. Paul’s United Strikers
Converging Exxon and Chevron operations could spur next mega-merger
LONDON, (Reuters) – ExxonMobil and Chevron’s recent major acquisitions raise a provocative question: does the U.S.
This family self-deported to Mexico, and lost everything
URUAPAN, Mexico, (Reuters) – As broadcasters declared Donald Trump the next President of the United States, Sonia Coria turned to her husband and asked if they should go home.
Barbados unions say outside help should be sought to fight crime
Digicel raising funds to refinance debt
65-inch TV used by inmate to chat with gangsters, says Trinidad Minister of Defence
Trinidad: Residents relive ‘frightening’ Ramco blaze
Smuggled mercury shows extent of illegal Amazon gold mining
Trump says Thailand, Cambodia agree to hold immediate ceasefire talks
SISAKET, Thailand/WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. Pre-sident Donald Trump said yesterday the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand had agreed to meet immediately to quickly work out a ceasefire, as he sought to broker peace after three days of fighting along their border.
