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Rupununi Festival is an investment in Indigenous culture, youths
– PM Phillips says GUYANA’S rich Indigenous heritage and the promise of a thriving cultural tourism industry took centre stage on Thursday evening, as Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, lauded the upcoming Rupununi Music and Arts...

GPHC, Duke University surgeon completes 14 corneal transplants in Guyana
THE Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has announced the successful completion of 14 corneal transplant surgeries as part of a “groundbreaking” collaboration with internationally renowned Corneal Surgeon, Dr. Lloyd Williams of Duke...
GUYANA-COURT-Political activist placed on GUY$270,000 bail

African Guyanese should read what Burke wrote
I HAVE always argued that David Hinds, Tacuma Ogunseye, Mark Benschop and Rickford Burke cannot attract the new generation of African people we have in Guyana. This country has a very young generation. When a generation is born, many of the mores,...

President Ali pledges support for IKO Academy Guyana
– Hope Secondary School tops IKO club competition PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali met with head of IKO Guyana Jeffrey Wong and his team at State House on Tuesday to get their plans for the sport. President Ali pledged financial support to the group for...

Every village in Reg. 1 being transformed under PPP – Chairman
Chairman of Region One (Barima-Waini) Brentnol Ashley has testified to the massive progress taking place across all communities within the region. “There isn’t a village across Region One that have not seen or witnessed any transformation or...

Jermaine Figueira endorses Ali
Having resigned from the PNCR, former MP Jermaine Figueira today endorsed President Irfaan Ali for re-election on September 1st. In a letter to Stabroek News, Figueira said he had taken a principled position on the matter. The letter follows A...

One Guyana AI debuts alongside GSL Cricket
Home Business One Guyana AI debuts alongside GSL Cricket —A New Era for Sports and Digital Access Georgetown, Guyana – July 17, 2025: As the Global Super League (GSL) cricket tournament kicked off last week, Guyana also witnessed the launch of One...

Repeated water main breaks near Bank of Guyana costing millions to repair, as new pipelines remain stockpiled
Last Updated on Thursday, 17 July 2025, 10:27 by Denis Chabrol A new leak near Bank of Guyana on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, mere days after the area was excavated and leaks were repaired. Though new, durable pipes were purchased three years ago, the...

One Guyana AI debuts alongside GSL cricket — A New Era for Sports and Digital Access
Georgetown, Guyana – July 17, 2025 As the Global Super League (GSL) cricket tournament kicked off last week, Guyana also witnessed the launch of One Guyana AI—a free, smart digital AI assistant that seamlessly blends the excitement of live cricket...

Jamal Bryant says we must ‘have an agenda for the diaspora’ in the fight against Trump’s immigration policies
Jamal Bryant is advocating for more than just the rehabilitation of DEI initiatives at Target. During a recent panel discussion with Symone Sanders at the NAACP’s 116th national convention, Pastor Bryant stressed to audiences that the Trump...

“We want every Guyanese to get wealthier” – Jagdeo
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo, says this is the only party that has been able to create a sustainable and creative policy framework to manage the country over the years. Jagdeo was at the time speaking...

Education Ministry rejects aunt’s ‘reckless’ claim that Adriana’s grade was changed
–urges WIN political candidate, others to be responsible in their pronouncements THE Ministry of Education has noted a most unfortunate and fallacious statement issued by a candidate of We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), Amika Lewis. Her statement...

UG Launches 17th Annual ‘Reading is Fun’ Programme to Boost Children’s Literacy
THE University of Guyana (UG) on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, launched its 17th Annual Reading is Fun programme at the UG Library, Turkeyen Campus, continuing a longstanding tradition of promoting literacy among vulnerable children. Supported once...

Caribbean Surrounded by Water, But Still Critically Insecure — Experts Call for Urgent Action
July 19, 2025 – The governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) plans to lower taxes on four-door pickup trucks, as part of a broader strategy to ease tax burdens, place more money into citizens’ pockets and create long-term wealth for...

SASOD seeks buy-in from political parties of its LGBTQI+ Manifesto
By Svetlana Marshall As part of ongoing efforts to have the rights of LGBTQIA+ persons recognized in Guyana, SASOD Guyana today launched its 2025 Manifesto ahead of the September 1 Elections, with the hopes of having the next Parliament eliminate...

TEDxTurkeyen to launch in August with bold conversations for Guyana’s future
TEDxTurkeyen, a locally organised TEDx event, is set to take place on August 29, 2025, at the George Walcott Lecture Theatre, University of Guyana. With the theme “Bold Voices, New Visions: Shaping Guyana’s Tomorrow,” the event promises a dynamic...

Guyana installs 4.8 MW of home solar systems
Guyana’s Solar Photovoltaic Home Energy Systems project has added 4.8 MW of installed capacity across ten administrative regions since its inception in July 2023. July 14, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Guyana Department of Public Information The...

IKO Karate Academy Guyana conducts latest grading session, 35 earn belts
THE International Karate Organisation Academy Guyana held its annual Karate Examination at the Muslim Youth Organisation on Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, over the weekend. The events saw more than 30 athletes being awarded belts after showcasing...

Popular WIN activist wanted for gun assault linked to Nomination Day payment dispute
Bradley “Doggie” Sampson, a well-known organiser and activist affiliated with We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) led by US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed, is wanted by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in connection with a series of serious...