Over 50 registered for this weekend’s action

MORE than 50 competitors have registered for this weekend’s second round of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s Circuit Racing Championships. Round two, set for today and tomorrow at the South Dakota Circuit, Timehri, will feature all classes of …

Norton discredits former members’ contributions to PNC/R

–attempts to downplay their previous standing in the party despite clear record of senior, executive statuses  FACED with an exodus of high-profile members, People’s National Congress/ Reform (PNC/R) Leader Aubrey Norton, is moving aggressively to …

Basic food items up 75% in past four years

Last Updated on Friday, 4 July 2025, 15:33 by Denis Chabrol Vegetables at Bourda Market on July 4, 2025. The average price of food items has increased by over 75% in the past four years, according to records kept by the New Guyana Marketing Corporation. …

Outcomes from inaugural Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit to be presented at COP30 – Pres. Ali

Guyana is gearing up to expand its green leadership on the global stage, directing the world’s attention to the conservation and protection of its biodiversity assets. From July 23 to 25, 2025, Guyana will be hosting the inaugural Global Biodiversity …

AFC denies claims of racism, homophobia as another member resigns

        Chairman of the Alliance For Change (AFC), David Patterson, has denied claims that his party engages in sexism, racism and homophobia. Speaking at the party’s weekly press conference on Friday, Patterson said the AFC “is a free and liberal party.” …

Grove vendor charged with firing gun at man

Ishmael Lewis Ishmael Lewis, a vendor of Grove, East Bank Demerara, appeared yesterday before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court charged with discharging a loaded firearm with intent to harm. Lewis was not required …

Former prison officer celebrates 100th birthday

Vernon Eustace Lambert (Ministry of Human Services photo) Former prison officer and Medal of Service awardee Vernon Eustace Lambert recently celebrated his 100th birthday. He celebrated the milestone with his family at their Russell Street, Charlestown …

Is government in caretaker mode?

Man remanded over cutlass robbery

Brandon Williams A man was yesterday remanded to prison after being charged with armed robbery. Brandon Williams, of Agricola, appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was read to him. It is alleged …

Annandale man remanded over rape

Andrew Ali Andrew Ali, a 24-year-old construction worker from Lot 12 Annandale Rail-way Embankment, East Coast Demerara was arrested on 1st July 2025 by a rank from the Cove and John Police Station and charged on Thursday with the rape of a child under 16. …