Guyana Times

A 23-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist has died following a crash along the Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), Public Road. Dead is 23-year-old Eric Kissoon, a fisherman and construction worker of Number 72 Village. Those injured are the two pillion riders, Soohil Thakuradi, 13, also of Number 72 Village and a student of Tagore Memorial Secondary, and 28-year-old Goomraj Veerasammy, a...

…promises rapid response Critics often dismiss protection and restraining orders as ineffective in shielding victims of domestic abuse. However, Superintendent Shellon Daniels has defended their significance, emphasising that these orders carry the full authority of the courts and remain a vital tool in safeguarding survivors of gender-based violence. Speaking during a recent Police and You interview; the superintendent addressed the perception...

GuyExpo 2025, set to mark its 30th anniversary this year, will place renewed emphasis on strengthening business partnerships, fostering innovation, and sustaining Guyana’s economic diversification. Speaking at the official launch, Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister, Susan Rodrigues said the event will serve as both a national showcase and an international platform for investment. With Guyana recording double-digit growth in its...

Nearly two years after awarding several oil blocks offshore Guyana in the country’s first auction, the Guyana Government is gearing up to finally sign the Production Sharing Agreements (PSA) with four companies next month. “We are looking to sign the agreements in October with those four companies,” Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat revealed during an appearance on the latest...

President Dr Irfaan Ali recently led discussions between the Guyana Government, Mount Sinai Health System and Hess Corporation on the national healthcare initiative to transform the country’s public health system so that world-class healthcare services can be accessible to every Guyanese citizen. The Head of State recently travelled to New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) last...

The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, the Chinese Association of Guyana, and tour company Wild Adventures, on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop Hope Town, Guyana’s first Chinese settlement, as a new tourism experience. The agreement was inked by Tourism Minister, Susan Rodrigues, President of the Chinese Association of Guyana, Stephen Su and Shabana Daniels...

...as technology aids Police in making motorists accountable The rise of surveillance technology is changing how traffic laws are enforced in Guyana, with police officials warning reckless drivers that “the cameras don’t lie.” Speaking on a recent Road Safety and You programme, Superintendent Ron Clarke, Officer in Charge of Traffic for Regional Division 4A (Georgetown), highlighted how CCTV footage has become...

The Gender-Based Unit of Mabaruma Police Station has launched an investigation following a Facebook post involving Corporal 25126 Shazim Khan and a 15-year-old Grade 11 student. According to police reports, a preliminary interview with the student was conducted in the presence of her mother. Both the student and her mother stated that no sexual relations took place between the...

Dear Editor, The rice glut on the world market is a blessing in disguise. During this period of heightened tensions and potential war, we as a nation have an opportunity to build our grain reserves in anticipation of supply chain disruptions and shortages. For this reason, the stockpiling of our local grain should be encouraged. CRG supports this effort and...

Our One Guyana is a multi-religious country par excellence. The three major world religions of Hinduism, Islam and Christianity all have a significant presence in our country. Newer religions such as Rastafarianism and Baha’ism are also represented. This fortuity presents Guyanese with the opportunity to deepen their spirituality by becoming familiar with the tenets of religions other than their...