Damage to party flag

Dear Editor,  It was wrong of the party to enter the indigenous community, as is being alleged, without prescribed permission.  It was equally wrong to damage the party’s flag. This is the silly season. Damage to party symbols and paraphernalia is an …

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African architecture has now taken the global centre stage

Dear Editor, Sports and entertainment have highlighted the major achievements of Africa in recent times. Its architecture has now taken the global centre stage. The June 7 – June 13 issue of the influential Economist newspaper stated that “At a time when …

APNU’s ‘lukewarm’ campaign launch a sign of what to come – Nandlall as PPP fundraisers attract larger crowds

      People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Executive Member Anil Nandlall, on Tuesday evening, highlighted the dwindling support for the main opposition political party – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) – which launched its 2025 elections campaign on …

PSC pushes for national Task Force & stronger penalties to tackle illicit trade 

The Private Sector Commission (PSC), in collaboration with key government agencies and members of the business community, recently hosted a high-level Round Table on Illicit Trade at the Marriott Hotel to address the growing threat of illicit trade and …

1st med university partners with GOAL to upskill citizens for growing healthcare sector

Medvarsity, a medical university based in Hyderabad, India, has partnered with the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) – the first medical university to sign onto this programme since its inception in 2021. Since its launch, GOAL has produced …

Hare Krishna presents Ratha Yatra from July 10 – 13

See full statement from Iskcon of Guyana Hare Krishna Study Centre: The Ratha Yatra festival has become a common sight in most major cities worldwide since 1967, through the Hare Krishna movement. Its founder-acharya, His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta …

US-sanctioned businessman wants to be president but hides from public scrutiny – Jagdeo

General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) has criticised US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed for avoiding public scrutiny, despite actively seeking votes in the upcoming election. Jagdeo made the assertion during his press conference …

Canje fire leaves 6 homeless

        Six people are now homeless after a fire of unknown origin destroyed their home on Tuesday afternoon. A couple, both employed at Rosehall Sugar Estate in East Canje, Region Six, and their four children are the victims of the blaze. Imran Khan, 39, …

MoM hands over homes to Reg. 3 residents 

The Men on Mission (MoM) initiative continues to improve the lives of vulnerable individuals through new home construction and other social programmes. The latest beneficiaries are Elayne Danraj and Dhanraj Guradai of Cornelia Ida, and Sham Persaud of …