Fire at Outreach Ministries Church was act of arson

Investigations into this morning’s fire at the Outreach Ministries Church on Durban Street in Georgetown, have revealed that the fire was an act of arson. A section of the church was damaged by the blaze, which was quickly extinguished by the Fire Service when they were summoned to the scene. Initially, it was suspected that […]

Body of GDF soldier recovered in Cuyuni River

The body of Guyana Defence Force Lance Corporal, Stefon Tudor, was discovered this morning in the Cuyuni River, two days after he fell overboard while on a patrol in the Makapa rapids. His body is expected to be flown to the city today. In an earlier statement, the GDF disclosed that Lance Corporal Tudor was […]

Canadian investigator surprised with level of medical and pathological probe done in Adriana Younge case

The Canadian homicide investigator, who spent a week in Guyana reviewing the Guyana Police investigations of the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge has expressed surprise at the level of medical and pathological investigation done on the body of the young girl. The investigator, Leonard McCoshen, in a summary of his findings provided by the Guyana […]

Nomination Day for Elections set for 14th July

The Guyana Elections Commission announced today that Nomination Day for political parties and their candidates contesting the upcoming elections will be on the 14th July, 2025. The elections are set to take place on the 1st September, as announced by the President. In a statement this afternoon, GECOM said political parties will be required to […]

AFC gears up for 2025 Elections without APNU; But eyes partnership with “like-minded” persons

The Alliance For Change (AFC) has announced that it will be contesting the General and Regional Elections on September 1, but though the prospects of it being part of a “combined opposition” appears slim, the party intends to form alliances with “liked-minded” individuals. Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes told reporters this […]

Housing Ministry set to surpass 50,000 house lot distribution mark this weekend

Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal and Minister within the same Ministry, Susan Rodrigues, urged house lot beneficiaries in New Amsterdam today to re-elect their party, the People’s Progressive Party, at the upcoming Elections. The two Ministers made the campaign-style plea as they were speaking at the Central Housing and Planning Authority’s Dream Realized […]

Jagdeo dismisses Mohamed’s presidential run as one with “fake support” with no impact on PPP

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has declared that his party is not worried about businessman Azruddin Mohamed entering the political race. He said Mr. Mohamed continues to receive “fake” support. Describing the businessman and his family as a “criminal cabal”, Mr. Jagdeo need to know the true nature of […]

Guyana should examine seeking presence of International Military Mission – Dr. Mark Kirton

Director of the Centre for International and Border Studies, Dr Mark Kirton is of the opinion that an international military mission should be among key plans on the agenda for Guyana amid increasing acts of aggression and provocation from its neighbour to west, Venezuela. Diplomacy has always been Guyana’s first line of defence to the […]