Businesswoman Lyla Kissoon passes away at 95
The matriarch of the Kissoon’s furniture enterprise, Lyla Kissoon, passed away yesterday at the age of 95.
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Businesswoman Lyla Kissoon passes away at 95
Police force rejects law firm claims over Kenesha Vaughn murder prosecution
Former PNCR General Secretary Hastings-Williams joins WIN
Montrose man charged with failing to assist after fatal accident
Thirty-three-year-old Paul Mahabal, of Montrose Village, East Coast Demerara, appeared yesterday before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Weldaad Magistrate’s Court, West Coast Berbice (WCB), charged with failing to stop, and failing to provide assistance to an accident victim.
Female takes command of Guyana National Reserve
Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Colonel Lloyd Souvenir officially handed over command of the Guyana National Reserve (GNR) to Colonel Lorraine Foster during a ceremonial Change of Command Parade held at Base Camp Seweyo yesterday.
Child left bedridden by accident in 2017 passes away
Fifteen-year-old Matthew Zaman, who was bedridden for some eight years after he was struck down by a minibus along the East Coast public road, died on Thursday at his LBI, East Coast Demerara home.
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GDF Air Corps gets $711m Italian plane
Lyla Kissoon passes away at 95
CJIA ramp attendant was shot dead on June 24
Police seeking to take back prosecutorial control in Kenesha Vaughn murder case
Turkeyen businessman died from blunt trauma to head, no sign of gunshot wound – police
SWAT rank handed 25 years for killing Dartmouth businessman in bed
Brickery man, 77, dies in lorry, jeep crash
Police constable gets 25 years for killing Dartmouth businessman
Treason politics?
On June 30, 2025, Stabroek News reported that US Congressman Carlos Gimenez and Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar—both Republicans from Florida—claimed on social media that Guyanese businessman and presidential candidate Azruddin Mohamed is a “pro-Maduro candidate” in the upcoming elections.
CARICOM – Now more than ever is the time to deliver
What will change?
CARICOM and its youth impact
Heeding the lessons of India’s “Emergency”
I urge the next government to collaborate and establish more technical and higher learning institutions in all hinterland townships
GECOM agreed that Thursday meetings shall be designated special meetings and utilized to discuss ‘time-sensitive matters’
Stable real exchange rates impart a significant differential regarding sound macroeconomic management
The backward positioning of the Golden Arrowhead on the GDF aircraft is indicative of the direction Guyana is heading
Drawing some lessons from the animal kingdom can lend a positive outlook into our elections
Misinterpreting Ram
Diverse comments to my US Independence Declaration letter advances edification on the subject matter
Thoroughly impressed with the APNU Coalition plans for Guyana’s development
Guyana needs to be more forceful in condemning Israel – GHRA
Five held after cocaine interception at Turkeyen
Exxon to halt Mars crude purchases until zinc contamination fixed, sources say
Battered woman, abusive partner to face charges of assault – police
Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority launched at Mahdia
AmCham in bid to boost Guyana, US trade
Journalists get training in Panama to combat AI-generated disinformation
Lyla Kissoon passes away at 95
Turkeyen businessman died from blunt trauma to head, no sign of gunshot wound – police
GDF Air Corps gets $711m Italian plane
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From BV to the Caribbean stage: Eugene Williams reflects on 40 years of theatre
Amity School Steelband Festival returns to Kingston Seawall today
Samir Mohammed’s mission is to bring astronomy home to every Guyanese
Rotaract Club of Georgetown turns 40
UG’s Architecture Dept wins again at competition in French Guiana
Wanted: A benefit/cost study of OPEC membership and decision, during the next term
Dr. Jagan’s dream of a National Front government
The limits of love and legacy converge in ‘The Phoenician Scheme’
An overview of Guyana’s Family Violence Act 2024: Strengthening protection through modern law
Life is more than necessity
Tahir, Pretorious wreck Central Stags batsmen to hand Amazon Warriors 66-run victory
Global Super League A ruthless bowling performance by the Guyana Amazon Warriors paved the way for a commanding 66-run victory over New Zealand’s Central Stags in Match 4 of the Global Super League T20, played under lights at the Guyana National Stadium last night.
Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ West Demerara leg heats up at Pouderoyen Tarmac
Agricola, Talibans, Dell Superbet, Wash Bay advance to semis
‘It’s total surrender’: Frustrated Hooper questions Windies’ direction amid batting woes
“All Systems Go” for Historic Day/Night Test at Sabina Park
Alfred, Tapper secure wins at Monaco Diamond League; Scott produces another personal best to take Triple Jump
Brazil’s Lula pledges retaliation to Trump tariffs but keeps diplomacy open
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he wanted to find a diplomatic solution to U.S.
Ecuador gang leader ‘Fito’ accepts extradition to US
QUITO, (Reuters) – Ecuadorean gang leader Jose Adolfo Macias, known as “Fito,” yesterday accepted a court’s request to be extradited to the United States to face drug and gun charges.
Haiti gang violence claims 5,000 lives in less than a year, UN report
Costa Rica ex-security minister charged in US with cocaine smuggling conspiracy
Haiti gang violence claims 5,000 lives in less than a year, UN report
Former minister heads 12-member team to probe possibility of reopening Trinidad refinery
Trinidad attorney declares innocence in sexual assault case
Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over engine switch movement
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – A preliminary report depicted confusion in the cockpit shortly before an Air India jetliner crashed, killing 260 people last month, after the plane’s engine fuel cutoff switches almost simultaneously flipped, starving the engines of fuel.
