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A new populist fluidity in Guyanese politics
Dear Editor, The surprising results of the September 1 General Elections, where the 3-month-old WIN party upended the PNCR/APNU to gain 16 Parliamentary seats to the latter’s twelve, continues to roil the political landscape. This was graphically...

Tempest — A Guyanese Writer Turns His Storms into Strength
Debut book blends truth, pain, and perseverance to inspire others WHILE fiction can invent fascinating worlds, few stories rival real life for strangeness and inspiration. Thirty-three-year-old Orlanzo Raghunandan is one of those living testaments...

Is Littering Embedded Within Our Guyanese Culture?
AS a child, I often heard my grandparents reference how, decades ago, many communities were kept clean by community members and villagers. They always emphasised that the people were seldom wealthy but always took pride in property ownership. They...

Iran: UNSC resolution 2231 officially expired, nuclear file should exit Security Council agenda
The Foreign Ministry has issued a statement, underlining expiration of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and its relevant provisions and restrictions as well as the removal of Iran’s peaceful nuclear energy program from the council’s agenda. The...

Coming full circle: US hemispheric dominance in Guyana – a brief historical reflection
Medallion commemorating Hornet vs Peacock naval battle, 1813 In reflecting on the Caribbean’s socio-economic, cultural, and political development, the late Barbadian writer George Lamming described the region as existing within a state of...

Guyana: The Only Country In The Americas Forecast For Double-Digit Growth Through 2027
By NAN Business Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Oct. 9, 2025: The South American CARICOM nation of Guyana is defying global economic gravity. According to the World Bank’s October 2025 Global Economic Prospects Report on Latin America...

Guyana being positioned ahead of global competitors
–President Ali, says Gov’t leveraging resources, AI, digitisation to adapt, position country at global forefront SIGNALLING the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Administration’s unwavering commitment to leveraging the country’s growing energy...

Guyana, Qatar launch medical project for specialised surgeries, heart care
THE Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Qatar Red Crescent Society, on Wednesday, officially launched the Qatar Red Crescent Medical Convoy Project for Specialised Surgeries and Heart Diseases at the Ministry’s Brickdam Headquarters. The...

Rule of law is the bedrock of multilateralism, foundation for just and peaceful societies -Guyana says at UN
GUYANA has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the rule of law at both the national and international levels, describing it as the cornerstone of global peace, justice, and co-operation. This affirmation was given by Texine Daw, First...

Guyana Keeps Its Top Spot in Global Anti-Trafficking Rankings.
- Advertisement - Guyana has again received a top “Tier 1” ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report from the U.S. State Department. The yearly report looks at how countries around the world are fighting human trafficking and measures...

UG students showcase, celebrate Guyanese heritage through art, music, scholarship
–at inaugural ‘Guianame’ Expo THE University of Guyana (UG) proudly showcased the talent and creativity of its students at the inaugural Guianame Conference and Expo, held from September 25–27, 2025, at the AlphaMax Academy in Paramaribo,...

Greater Georgetown Initiative teams up with MoE, Recover Guyana for water purification project in schools
Oct 11, 2025 News Group photograph with project stakeholders, students, and teachers following the official launch of Project FLOW. (Kaieteur News) – The Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Recover...

Under the cloud of alleged financial crimes Guyana’s AML/CTF regime should be upgraded as a national security and governance priority
Dear Editor, Australia’s recent Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Amend-ment Act has quietly set a new global benchmark for integrity in financial regulation. It broadens the reach of that country’s laws beyond...

Safeguarding Guyana’s roads for a safe and secure future for all
Oct 11, 2025 Letters Dear Editor, Guyana is currently experiencing a rapid economic boom driven by oil discoveries, resulting in extensive investments in infrastructure such as roads, bridges, schools, and hospitals. This growth has increased road...

Guyana seizes drugs, guns and ammo during marijuana raid
GEORGETOWN – Police say they have seized guns, ammunition as well as a small wooden boat after conducting a marijuana eradication exercise at three areas in the Upper Berbice River. A statement by the Guyana Police Force said that no one had been...

Khan’s Construction on board with One Guyana Inter-Region Ten\10 Softball Cup
Oct 11, 2025 Sports (Kaieteur Sports) – As softball teams and fans are eagerly waiting for the start of the country’s biggest open softball tournament, which is slated to take place from 2nd to 30th November 2025 at various venues across the...

Dr. Campbell’s transparent act of political sabotage
Dear Editor, I saw a post from Dr. Terrence Campbell, APNU incoming Member of Parliament and my first response to him is he needs to educate himself on the role of a practicing attorney in any society. Mr. Darren Wade is a practicing attorney and...

Republic Bank welcomes 15th batch of Youth Link apprentices
SOME 26 high school graduates commenced their seven-month apprenticeship with Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited. According to a press release, the launch ceremony was held at the bank’s conference room, 155-156 New Market Street, Georgetown on...

Guyana launches digital immigration ePlatform to streamline public services
– visas, extensions, amendments, cancellations, and transfers now accessible online GUYANA has taken a major step toward digital transformation with the official launch of the upgraded Immigration Support Services (ISS) eServices Platform, a new...

Guyana’s human capital development lacking in alignment with its upward economic trajectory
Dear Editor, Guyana’s economic development is advancing at breakneck speed, marked by impressive strides in infrastructure such as roads, bridges, airports, hotels, and transport corridors. These investments are significantly enhancing...