Stabroek News Sunday
US$18m Plaza Court Hotel opens on Main St
President Irfaan Ali yesterday underscored the importance of collaboration over competition within Guyana’s growing hospitality sector, as the US$18 million Plaza Court Hotel officially opened its doors on Main Street, Georgetown. Speaking at the...
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US Ambassador calls for election of Opposition Leader `as soon as possible’
The US and Canada yesterday underscored the importance of Parliament’s work in light of the more than two-month delay since it last met here and Washington’s Ambassador also called for the election of the Leader of the Opposition as “soon as...
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Mohamed says car transfers were legally done
We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Leader Azruddin Mohamed on Friday rebutted claims made by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) regarding the alleged improper transfer of eleven vehicles. The GRA on Friday alleged that these transfers were conducted “in...
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Youth conference:
For three days, from 15–17 December 2025, the youth of the South Rupununi came together in Potarinau Village for a Youth Conference rooted in purpose, culture, and collective action. Around 300 youths gathered, according to a release from the South...
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$32b maternity, paediatric hospital far behind schedule
Day of festivity: More than 2000 children were treated to toys yesterday at an event hosted by Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken at the Police Officer’s Mess Compound.
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Drainage works by the NDIA are taking place across the city.
As heavy rainfall continues across the country, government agencies have intensified drainage works in several parts of Georgetown in an effort to ease flooding and improve water flow. The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) is currently...
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SOUTHCOM in ongoing help to GDF Coast Guard for improved radar capability – US embassy
The United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) has been assisting the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Coast Guard in improving its radar capability to enable this country to have a better idea of activities taking place in its sea space, the American...
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Kilo Walk:
Prime Minister Mark Phillips joined hundreds of persons in yesterday’s CARICOM Energy Month 2025 Regional Kilo Walk. He used the event to call for stronger regional cooperation to accelerate renewable energy implementation while promoting healthier...
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GDF, Brazil Army in joint patrols
The Government of Guyana has signalled its intention to tighten border security and push back against illegal activities with the announcement by the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) that it has partnered with the Brazilian Army to successfully conduct a...
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Mentore flays city’s exclusion from President’s drainage, parking plans
Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore yesterday criticised President Irfaan Ali over the exclusion of the city council from drainage and parking plans for the capital. Following the PPP/C’s victory at the September 1st general elections, the government...
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President vows to get to bottom of Regent St bombing
Sustainable energy generation in Region Two has taken a significant leap with the commissioning of the US$10.4 million ($2.2 billion) 5 megawatt peak (MWp) Onderneeming solar farm, the largest hybrid solar-plus-storage power station in Guyana. The new...
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Fire guts store in Bartica
A fire of unknown origin early yesterday morning gutted a three-storey building housing a home furnishing and electrical store at 6th Avenue, Bartica, resulting in heavy losses for its owners and leaving four employees pondering their next move. A...
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President commissions new $1.3B Cummings Lodge Water Treatment Plant
President Irfaan Ali yesterday commissioned the new Cummings Lodge Water Treatment Plant, describing it as another major step in the government’s ongoing drive to ensure every household in Guyana has access to clean and reliable water. The $1.3...
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WIN, APNU clash over shifting allegiances
WIN and APNU yesterday clashed over the falling out on Friday that led to shifting allegiances for the council elections in regions Eight and Ten and the unexpected loss of Region Four to the governing PPP/C which was one seat short of a majority. A...
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Major strides at Tri-Star’s port facility on WBD
An overhead view of the project as at Friday where works are forging ahead on the property and Demerara River berths. The new Demerara River Bridge is in the foreground to the left
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Guyana not yet part of Brazil gold `DNA’ system - Bharrat
Guyana is not yet part of a groundbreaking soil testing programme which could allow sleuths to determine from which area gold has been mined. Given the concerns that have arisen here about widespread gold smuggling and the possible commingling of gold...
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Twenty-five ministers sworn in
As he entrusted them with a mandate of humility and delivery of tangible service to the people, President Irfaan Ali last night announced 25 Cabinet ministers with seven being new faces. Among the major changes were the shifting of Priya Manickchand...
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Amazon Warriors win
Dwaine Pretorius of Guyana Amazon Warriors hits six runs during the Men's 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League match between Guyana Amazon Warriors v Trinbago Knight Riders at Providence Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Georgetown, Guyana....
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Analysis: PPP/C, APNU, WIN to battle it out tomorrow
Yesterday’s last day of campaigning for tomorrow’s general election has cemented the view that a three-way race is in the offing among the PPP/C, APNU and WIN with the major question being which party will the latter draw votes from and in which...
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Tuschen park:
Minister in the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar on Friday joined First Lady Arya Ali at Tuschen, Region 3, to commission the village’s modern recreational park. A project under the Office of the First Lady’s National Beautification Project, the...
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No need to close accounts of persons associated with sanctioned individual - OFAC
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the financial intelligence and enforcement agency of the United States Treasury Department, has ruled out the need for commercial banks here to close the accounts of persons who are merely associated with a...
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Runway extension:
The Kaieteur Runway Extension Project was commissioned on Friday by President Irfaan Ali, accompanied by Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill. A release from the Ministry of Public Works said that the state-crafted project commenced on August 30th,...
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Vibrant dancing:
On Thursday, the Ministry of Labour hosted its Annual Emancipation Celebration with vibrant dances, rhythmic drumming and steel pan music.
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Ali promises medical school, engineering faculty for Region Two
President Irfaan Ali yesterday unveiled a slate of new development promises for Region Two while addressing a large crowd at Anna Regina. The rally, held at the Anna Regina car park was hailed by party leaders as a clear sign of growing confidence in...
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DPP orders inquest into death of youth in Corentyne collision
Lake View cabins: The opening of the Lake View Cabins in Mainstay / Whyaka marks a valuable enhancement to the tourism landscape in Region 2, a release from the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce said yesterday. This new facility not only...
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Leonora Fire Station commissioned
The new Leonora Fire Station was yesterday commissioned at a cost of $159m, a release from the Ministry of Home Affairs said. Reconstructed at a cost of $159,270,255, the Leonora Fire Station stands as a key strategic facility serving communities from...
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Route march:
The Guyana Police Force hosted its Annual Route March yesterday morning in celebration of the Force’s 186th anniversary.
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Special Forces Battalion claims top spot:
The Force Second Quarterly Fitness Competition came to a close on Friday, with the 31 Special Forces Battalion securing first place among 12 male teams, reaffirming their reputation for exceptional performance and elite standards. (GDF photo)
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Shots fired at Minister Edghill’s home
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill last evening said that his South Ruimveldt home was fired upon by unknown assailants and that the police are investigating. “My wife was in the yard. A vehicle came through shooting...more than 15 spent shells...
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Help for Bartica miners
In collaboration with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission and the Small Miners Association, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MoNR) yesterday distributed mining supplies to 90 small miners of Bartica, Region Seven, the Department of Public...
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New Demerara bridge on track for August completion - Edghill
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill last night said that the long-awaited New Demerara River Bridge remains on schedule to meet its August 31 deadline, following the completion of the final bridge tower, known as P-35. During a visit to the...
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Pharmacy assistant dies in Queenstown truck accident
A road accident yesterday afternoon claimed the life of a motorcyclist, 31-year-old Ghanesh Chris Ragubir, a pharmacy assistant attached to the Suddie Public Hospital, and a resident of Adventure Village, Essequibo Village, Region Two. The accident...
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Essequibo is ours: Flag day at the Ministry of Labour on Friday.
Essequibo is ours: Flag day at the Ministry of Labour on Friday.
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Fire guts East Ruimveldt daycare facility
A fire of unknown origin yesterday at 5 pm gutted the upper flat of a daycare facility situated in the compound of the East Ruimveldt community centre. The lower flat suffered water damage. The fire erupted hours after two explosions at the nearby...
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Amna Ally passes away at 77
Political stalwart and longstanding member of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Amna Ally, passed away yesterday at the Georgetown Public Hospital after a brief illness. She was 77. Her passing was confirmed in a statement posted to the...
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Adriana’s funeral to proceed tomorrow
Fashion panel: Several workshops focusing on the creative sector got underway on Friday at the Origins Fashion Festival. The opening session, themed “Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Challenges in Guyana’s Creative Industry,” featured industry leaders...
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Protests continue over Adrianna’s death
As protests continue over the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, three pathologists from overseas are likely to be here for the crucial post-mortem and the former commander of Region Three has been sent on leave to facilitate the probe. Various...
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Couple dies after reported gas bottle explosion on Linden-Soesdyke Highway
A young couple has died following a reported gas bottle explosion that occurred early Friday morning at a residence along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway. The victims have been identified as 34-year-old Kevin Cadogan and his girlfriend, 20-year-old Mezona...
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Joint probe of killing of Linden men underway
Yesterday, ranks of the Guyana Police Force’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) and a team of investigators from the Regional Security System (RSS) visited the mining town of Linden to continue investigations into the fatal shooting of...
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Judge stops seizure of Azruddin Mohamed vehicles
A High Court judge yesterday granted a temporary order against the GRA’s seizure of a fleet of luxury vehicles from businessman Azruddin Mohamed, hours after a tense standoff between a crowd that had gathered at his Houston location and revenue...
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Mahdia walkabout:
Commander of Regional Division #8, Superintendent Ravindra Stanley, along with the Mayor, regional officials and Police ranks, joined forces with members of the Community Policing Group for a community engagement and walkabout in Mahdia last week.
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Dundee man chopped to death
Police are currently looking for a suspect in the fatal chopping of a 30year-old fisherman yesterday at Dundee, Mahaicony. Dead is Parmanand Singh of Lot 17 Dundee. The police said that at about 5.50 pm yesterday, they received a report at the...
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First Lady commissions Independence Park at Anna Regina
Anna Regina on the Essequibo Coast in Region Two is now the beneficiary of a newly-constructed park, the result of a collaborative effort between the Office of the First Lady, the Ministry of Public Works, and corporate sponsor Sheriff...
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PNCR, AFC still deadlocked on presidential candidate
Following another round of talks last week between the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) on coalescing for the upcoming general elections, sources say that some headway has been made but not on a presidential...
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Venezuela vessel accosts oil extraction platform in Guyana’s waters
A Venezuelan coastguard boat motored through Guyana’s waters off the Demerara coast yesterday and harassed oil extraction assets working for ExxonMobil triggering an explicit warning from the US about consequences if there is a recurrence. The...
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President backs development of 1,000 acres at Kimbia for blackeye, red beans
President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced support for the development of 1000 acres of lands in the Berbice Savannah for blackeye and red beans production. The President made the announcement during his visit to Kimbia, Berbice River, where a local...
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Engineers Bill improperly crafted Opposition
The Office of the Leader of the Opposition has expressed concern over the Engineers Bill due for its second reading before the National Assembly tomorrow. It says it contains several troubling aspects and weaknesses that must be addressed before its...
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Women’s Army Corps in command march
Commanding Officer of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), Lieutenant Colonel Natasha Stanford-Francis, mustered and led the members of the corps yesterday morning in a command march. A release yesterday from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) said the event...
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Sweeping Trump tariffs spark retaliation from Canada, Mexico
(AFP) President Donald Trump announced broad tariffs yesterday on major US trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, claiming a “major threat” from illegal immigration and drugs – a move that sparked promises of retaliation. Canadian and Mexican...
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Vreed-en-Hoop US$260m shore base facility launched
The US$260m Vreed-enHoop shore base, the first phase of a major port development comprising a local conglomerate and Belgian company Jan De Nul was launched yesterday and will drive the development of ExxonMobil’s Yellowtail oil project and others in...
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Ministry commissions $37m Esau and Jacob Health Centre
The Ministry of Health yesterday officially opened the Esau and Jacob Health Centre, a state-of-the-art facility valued at approximately $37 million. This new Region Five health centre will offer a wide range of services, including maternal and child...
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Cuban experts have had no impact on sugar industry
The company through whatever deliberations, sought to bring seven Cuban experts for the factories at an enormous cost to the company and who have to date made zero contribution. and I repeat zero contributions’ Former Technical Director of Operations...
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Jimmy Carter and Guyana in pictures
The late, former US President Jimmy Carter waving goodbye at the end of the Carter Center observation mission at the pivotal 1992 general elections. Carter passed away on December 30 last year at the age of 100.
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$437m paid to rice farmers and millers owed since 2015
After nearly a decade of uncertainty, 27 rice farmers and five millers owed outstanding monies for rice sold to Venezuela and Panama in 2015 have finally received payments totalling $437 million. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha who handed...
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President acknowledges delay in cash grant
President Irfaan Ali on Friday acknowledged that the $100,000 cash grant rollout is going slower than expected because of verification checks and complications but he also held out the prospect of another payout next year. “This is an investment we...
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UK Foreign Secretary visits
President Irfaan Ali and David Lammy, on his first official visit to Guyana as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, held bilateral discussions on advancing cooperation between the two countries, a...
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Candlelight vigil
A vigil was held on Friday at St Cuthbert’s Mission in memory of Olive Andrews, her daughter Athina Andrews and Athena’s daughter, Emma, 7, who died in a crash two Saturdays ago.
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Three perish in St Cuthbert’s Mission crash
A St Cuthbert’s Mission/Pakuri woman, her daughter and her granddaughter perished in a horrific crash yesterday at around 6.30 pm. This was confirmed to the Sunday Stabroek by the toshao of the village Alvoro Simon. He identified the dead trio as...
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GDF, Health Ministry in outreach to Paruima
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) in partnership with the Ministry of Health recently undertook a medical outreach to Paruima, Region Seven. A release from the GDF said that the initiative delivered essential healthcare services to the community, which...
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Gov’t assures law coming on facial recognition
As the rollout of the facial recognition surveillance system intensifies and concerns grow over misuse and the invasion of privacy, the government says there should be no fear and that legislation is coming. “Legislation will have to be passed in...
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Fire engulfs rooftop of Fireside Suites in Kitty
A fire broke out at Fireside Suites located on Garnett Street in Kitty yesterday, engulfing the rooftop of the building that housed a storage section for the hotel. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire started at around 2:30 pm. The Guyana Fire Service...
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Masked bandits at Marudi flee with gold, pistols
Six masked bandits staged a daring hold-up yesterday in the Deep South Rupununi during which they seized a quantity of gold and they later escaped after having to release nine hostages they had taken. In a release, the police last night identified the...
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Juliet Griffith Daycare supports Pinktober
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and on Friday the Guyana Police Force’s Juliet Griffith Daycare was eager to show its support to cancer fighters and angels under the theme: “No one should face breast cancer alone”.
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Best Western Georgetown franchise, Aiden, formally opened
President Irfaan Ali last evening officially opened the Aiden, a Best Western franchise hotel at the corner of Oronoque and Robb streets, with a nod to the crucial role of local investment and the importance of global competitiveness in Guyana's...
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Suspected murder/suicide in Kitty
The police were last night pursuing investigations into a suspected murder/suicide involving Cubans living on Station Street, Kitty. According to neighbours, the relationship between the couple, a 25year-old woman and a 60-year-old man, had...
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Toshaos Council Head calls for demolition of pit latrines in schools
In the wake of disclosures that there are 77 pit latrines in hinterland schools, the head of the toshaos council and the Chairman of Region Seven have called for their dismantling. The government has been silent on the way forward. Minister of...
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