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The Government of Guyana is making sure that national development is both inclusive and transformative
Dear Editor, I refer to the letter titled “Confront the reality that many Guyanese are still not benefiting equally from the spoils of the ‘new Dubai’”, published in the July 3, 2025 edition of Stabroek News and penned by Mr. Blane R. Bunbury. I...

PPP/C focused on positive change for Guyanese, not optics –Dr. Jagdeo says
THE multiracial People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is focused on working for the people, not political optics, PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has said. During a press conference on Thursday at Freedom House, ahead of the PPP/C’s...

PPP/C committed to enhancing the lives of Guyanese – Minister Persaud
AS Guyana moves closer to the September 1 General and Regional Elections, Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Anand Persaud, has emphasised that the People’s Progressive Party /Civic (PPP/C) remains committed...

Guyanese urged to stay vigilant ahead of September 1 elections
-AG notes 2020 Election fraud accused still in court as new election nears GUYANESE are urged to remain vigilant amid possible efforts to undermine the electoral process, even as the September 1 General and Regional Elections draw near. The...

USA-based Guyanese Rajiv Ramdeholl supports ‘Project Cricket Gear’
USA-BASED Guyanese, Rajiv Ramdeholl, is the latest to provide support to “Project Cricket Gear for young and promising cricketers in Guyana,” the joint initiative by Anil Beharry of Guyana and Kishan Das of the USA. Ramdeholl, Senior...

OECS agriculture ministers throw full support behind Guyana’s choice for IICA lead
Photo credit: OECS Communications UnitDr. Muhammad Ibrahim’s candidacy for the position of Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has received unequivocal support from OECS Ministers of Agriculture....

Mystery surrounds kidnapping and murder of Timehri youth
On the 24th June 2025, the body of 22-year-old Ezekiel Smith was found in the Princes Street area with two gunshot wounds to the head and multiple injuries to his body. Family members learnt of the young man’s death when they were contacted by a...

Empowering SVG: DeVry’s Online Education Expansion
DeVry University Expands “Bridge to Brilliance” Initiative to St Vincent and the Grenadines Residents of St Vincent and the Grenadines can now benefit from a transformative new initiative launched earlier this year by U.S.-based DeVry University....

US immigration crackdown shows it’s time for Caricom free movement of people
With the inevitable passage of time, and the tumultuous events of today, we can see clearly that the visionaries behind the West Indies Federation and Parliament — which lasted from 1958 to 1962 — were well ahead of their time. The Federation...

ExxonMobil Guyana GSL to attract global audience
The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League has announced the official broadcast partners for the highly anticipated 2025 tournament, scheduled to take place in Guyana from July 10 to 18. Cricket fans around the world will be able to follow the...

Guyana Prize Literary Festival 2025
The Guyana Prize Literary Festival 2025 was held from last Thursday, July 3, to Sunday, July 6. This is the third consecutive year that the festival has been staged since the current government declared its intentions to revive the Guyana Prize...

ExxonMobil Guyana GSL pre-match concert gets underway at 18:00h
The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) officially opens on Thursday, bringing not only world-class cricket action but an unforgettable entertainment experience. Fans at the National Stadium, Providence will experience the global spectacle...

All 65 countries where it’s illegal to be LGBTQ+ in 2025, including the UAE and Mali
How many countries is it still illegal to be gay in 2025? More than you’d think, probably. Since we last updated this list, Mali has criminalised LGBTQ+ activity and Trinidad and Tobago have re-criminalised it, although more positively, Namibia...

AG Nandlall offers reminder of need to seek permission before entering some Indigenous villages
Attorney General Anil Nandlall is cautioning that unauthorized visits to some Amerindian communities could amount to a criminal offence. He is urging persons to follow the correct procedures before entering those villages. The Attorney General’s...

2 remanded for killing West Berbice youth
Two men were remanded to prison on Wednesday after being charged with the murder of 18-year-old Jerroy Gordon of Litchfield Village, West Coast Berbice. Antwone Campbell, 19, called “Antone”, and Rayon Frank, 33, called “Fearless” both of Number...

How Guyana Quietly Became the World’s Only Self-Sufficient Food Nation
A new global food security study reveals a surprising champion: Guyana. With fewer than a million people, this South American country is the world’s only nation capable of entirely feeding itself from its land and rivers. Here’s how. The Lone...

Guyana Cricket Board’s open and unambiguous political endorsement runs counter to ICC mandate of non-political alignment
Dear Editor, The unprecedented endorsement of the PPP/C by the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), more so, without consent of its members’ organizations, not only highlights the latest symptom of GCB’s incessant authoritarian behaviour and subservience...

‘We will not stop until every Guyanese feels safe’
— Crime Chief Blanhum reaffirms Police commitment to public safety CRIME Chief Wendell Blanhum has reaffirmed the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) commitment to protecting citizens and reducing crime across the country. In Episode 3 of the Safeguarding...

‘He listens, he acts and he puts Guyana first’
– Popular businessman Beni Sankar endorses President Ali, PPP/C for re-election POPULAR businessman Beni Sankar has endorsed President, Dr Irfaan Ali for a second term, aligning himself with the governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)....

Guyana remains committed to regional integration – Pres. Ali in CARICOM Day Message
See full statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali: On this CARICOM Day, I extend heartfelt greetings and warmest wishes to all Guyanese and our brothers and sistersacross the vibrant Caribbean Community. This is a day to celebrate not only our...