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Crime, News 19-Y-O dies after crashing bike into concrete culvert

A 19-year-old in Guyana tragically lost his life after crashing his bike into a concrete culvert. The incident occurred on the evening of August 5th 2021 in a village on the East Coast of Demerara. The young man was reportedly riding his motorcycle at a high speed when he lost control and collided with the culvert. He sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The cause of the accident is still under investigation and the police have urged caution and responsible driving to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

Crime, News Woman dies, husband critical after gas bottle erupts in fire – police

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:   On Friday April 18 2025 at about 01:30hrs Patricia Williams Female Guyanese of Amerindian Descent aged 55 years of Adventure Linden Soesdyke Highway reported that at about 00:30hrs she was at home asleep when she was awoken by shouts of help from her son Kevin Cadogan […]

Business, Health, News, Politics New Enmore call centre to provide back-office support for hospitals across Guyana

As Government continues to foster an environment for job-creation as well as opportunities for young people to earn and be part of the ongoing development in the country a new business process outsourcing (BPO) centre was on Thursday commissioned during a simple ceremony at Enmore by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with […]

Business, News, Politics Jagdeo blasts ‘atrocious & disgraceful’ service from local telecoms providers

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has lashed out at local telecommunication providers particularly Digicel and GTT (now renamed One Communications) for what he has described as disgraceful service to customers. According to Jagdeo during a recent youth forum on the Essequibo Coast a young female from the Pomeroon had complained about the atrocious service from […]

Business, News, Politics Vietnam & Guyana explore investment opportunities in agro-processing, manufacturing

On Thursday Ambassador Bui Van Nghi of the Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil and Guyana paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Peter Ramsaroop Chief Investment Officer of the Government of Guyana and Head of the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest). During the meeting Dr. Ramsaroop outlined several key sectors where Vietnamese industries could engage with […]

Crime, News Fatal shooting of Berbice businessman: Suspected murder weapon recovered

Police have arrested the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of East Bank Berbice businessman Hemchan Utam. Additionally the police have been able to locate the firearm that is believed to have been used in the shooting. A motorcycle belonging to the suspect was also recovered. According to the police an […]

Crime, News 1 arrested for murder of Berbice businessman

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder and daring daylight robbery of a Berbice businessman. Dead is Hemchan Utam 54 of Edinburgh Village East Bank Berbice. The incident occurred at around 10:30hrs at the businessmans home and place of business. Reports are that Utam and his workers were conducting business when they […]

News, Politics PPP invites public to recommend initiatives for new term

General Secretary of the ruling Peoples Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo is inviting members of the public to make recommendations for initiatives that they would like to see implemented in the partys new term in office. Speaking at his weekly press conference on Thursday at the partys Freedom House headquarters Jagdeo explained that public […]

Business, News, Politics Review of taxes on vehicle importation likely – Jagdeo

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo today said the government could conduct a review of the current tax system involving the importation of vehicles. Responding to questions during his press conference Jagdeo said wed probably put them under review in the next term in office. This he indicated would be in keeping with the expansion of […]

News, Politics PNC/APNU says “willing” to re-engage AFC on coalition talks

See full statement from the PNC/APNU: APNU has noted a public statement by the AFC at its press conference today to the effect that it plans to contest the 2025 elections on its own. APNU was formally notified earlier of the AFCs decision in a written correspondence. The PNCR and APNU remain committed to discussing […]

News, Politics AFC may run back to PNC/APNU – Jagdeo; says neither party offers anything to electorate

General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday remarked that the AFC and PNC/APNU talks were bound to collapse given that the politicians were only focused on what they can personally gain from another coalition arrangement. The AFC has announced that it will be contesting the 2025 elections alone however […]

News, Politics AFC decides to contest 2025 elections without APNU

The Alliance For Change (AFC) has announced that it will be contesting the 2025 elections alone however it noted that the ‘door is always open for a change of this position before Nominations Day. This revelation was made by AFCs David Patterson during a press conference today. The AFC and the A Partnership for National […]

Crime, News Berbice businessman shot dead during robbery

A businessman was today shot dead during a robbery at his home and place of business at Edinburgh Village East Bank Berbice. He has been identified as Jetendra Jetto Utam. The businessman reportedly died on the way to the hospital. This is a developing story… ---

News, Politics Guyana notes China’s silence on Venezuela’s unlawful plan to host elections for Essequibo region

See full statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation:  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation rejects the statement made on April 16 2025 by the Charge dAffaires of the Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China that Guyana and Venezuela can solve the border issue through friendly consultations and negotiations. […]