Disciplined Services voting under way
Voting by members of the Disciplined Services is under way all across the country in what is a prelude to general voting on September 1st.
- Friday, 22nd August, 2025
- Today's Paper
Disciplined Services voting under way
Former GuySuCo executive blisters gov’t over sugar
Jagdeo urges Diamond to safeguard gains, warns against return of APNU
Charity fire guts home, supermarket leaving five homeless
WIN members arrested in Mabaruma over noise nuisance
Meeting the manatees: Delegates of the Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence Pageant 2025 took a guided tour of Georgetown with local tour operator, Touring Guyana. They stopped at some of the city’s well-known sites, including the National Park, where they got the chance to feed the manatees, a release from the Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce said. (Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce Facebook photo) More photos >
Eastern carriageway at Grove opened to traffic
The Eastern carriageway in the vicinity of Grove on the East Bank corridor is currently open to motorists and vehicles, resulting in a smooth flow of traffic, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said yesterday.
Massy staffers donate traffic cones, wands
Staff members of Massy Distribution Inc, Amar Rampersaud (branch coordinator), Elton Smith (salesman), and Harad Bhikham (salesman), recently donated 10 traffic cones, 16 reflector vests, and five traffic wands to the Police in Regional Division #2.
Reliance man remanded over 16 packs of chicken
Vishan Bharrat, a 29-year-old labourer of Reliance, Essequibo Coast, was arrested on 19th August 2025 and charged yesterday with the larceny of 16 packs of chicken valued at $80,000.
Nabaclis man said he was taking weed to sell in backdam – police
Seon Delon Fraser, a 34-year-old resident of Nabaclis Squatting Area, East Coast Demerara was arrested on Wednesday at the Itaballi Police Checkpoint after he was found in possession of 87.2 grammes of suspected cannabis.
GECOM advises of laws against obstruction of electoral process
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) in a release yesterday advised the general public that it is unlawful to annoy, molest, interfere, and obstruct electors during the electoral process at polling places.
NA prison officers to wear body cameras
In an effort to enhance operational standards within the prison system, Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot today introduced body-worn cameras to officers stationed at the New Amsterdam prison.
Carter Center calls on GECOM to detail tabulation procedures, says has no evidence of list inflation
In its pre-election statement on Tuesday, the Carter Center called on GECOM to provide details of tabulation procedures in voting districts and it said it had seen no evidence to date of inflation of the voters list.
Tuschen Secondary commissioned
-will facilitate GOAL night classes President Irfaan Ali yesterday commissioned the new $930 million Tuschen Secondary School on the East Bank of Essequibo, announcing that the facility will also be used to accommodate night classes for students enrolled in the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarship programme.
Joint Services reaffirm commitment to serve all Guyanese
The Guyana Joint Services, comprising the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), and its partners, the Guyana Police Force, the Guyana Fire Service, and the Guyana Prison Service, have expressed concern over recent comments in the public domain, including on social and traditional media that would suggest an inability or reluctance to carry out their duties to the nation in an impartial and professional manner.
Man gets 20 years for murder of Enmore pensioner
Twenty-six-year-old Marco Seudatt also known as ‘Lil Man’, was on Monday sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for the 2021 murder of 72-year-old Mathura Etwaru.
Manifestos under the microscope
Guyana’s 2025 political campaign season didn’t begin with the traditional heavyweights. It began with the newcomer WIN, which published its manifesto first and set an anticipatory tone.
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
There are clear differences between what GECOM says and what the written law requires
Misapplication of Turnitin Similarity Detection Programme could be detrimental to original scholarship
Paying no heed to the Carter Center’s report
APNU’s policies favour the disciplined services
I continue to be an active member of the PNCR
The court filing and the voting process
Trending
New Demerara Harbour Bridge will be completed on schedule – Edghill
WIN leader thronged by supporters in Stabroek Market
Former GuySuCo executive blisters gov’t over sugar
Mohamed’s Lamborghini case adjourned to September 10
WIN members arrested in Mabaruma over noise nuisance
Carter Center calls on GECOM to detail tabulation procedures, says has no evidence of list inflation
Jagdeo urges Diamond to safeguard gains, warns against return of APNU
Police seeking suspect in $5.7m Vreed-en-Hoop robbery
Man gets 20 years for murder of Enmore pensioner
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
Tawah toast: Buttered on both sides
Caribbean Culture Queen pageant offered lessons in discipline, professionalism – Shadiamond Assanah
Some families close to Parika water treatment plant not benefiting
Marics now authorized dealer for ISUZU, part of US$3.5m investment
GUYOIL recognises outstanding NGSA performances
$34M Foulis Nursery School commissioned
Our role in change
Indar visits Plastic City
Iwokrama signs biodiversity pact with Sophia Point Rainforest Inc
New school to ease overcrowding in Sheba village
London chess prodigy, 10, becomes master player
Obscure ‘Weapons’
‘Nothing to Laugh About’ has mastered the art of stress relief through ‘skin teeth’
Police duties, police powers, bail and warrants under Guyana’s Family Violence Act
Commemorating Stanley Greaves’ 90th birthday
Preserving historical memory and upholding world peace
Guyana’s enigma, midway to full ramp-up, and the Stabroek PSA still rules
A victory for Putin
The non-stop busyness of the world
Oil as an election issue
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Smith captures historic bronze in women’s 200m
Pan Am Games Keliza Smith captured a bronze medal in the women’s 200m final as the curtains came down on Guyana’s campaign in the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay.
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
Caribbean Airlines Chief Financial Officer suspended
(Trinidad Guardian) Mere days after Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar called on the management of Caribbean Airlines (CAL) to “sort out the mess” at the airline, one of the airline’s top executives has been suspended.
Gaza City officially in famine, says global hunger monitor
UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – Gaza City and surrounding areas are officially suffering from famine, and it will likely spread, a global hunger monitor determined today, an assessment that will escalate pressure on Israel to allow more aid into the Palestinian enclave.
