Guyana Times

Ninety-two persons, the majority of whom are females, are now equipped with the skills necessary to contribute to the service industry, which is needed at this time in Guyana as the country continues on its developmental trajectory. They all completed courses in nail technology – nail care and design; professional makeup skills, and decorative cake techniques – as well as...

Police in Region Seven (Cuyuni–Mazaruni) have arrested 50-year-old Hector Clarkston after he was found in possession of a quantity of marijuana, which he admits to using. The discovery was made at about 10:33h on Saturday, when Police ranks on duty at the Sherima Police Station in Guyana’s interior region stopped a motorcycle bearing registration number CP 5616, driven by the...

Days after Nigel Hughes resigned as Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC) with immediate effect, party executives have selected Chairman David Patterson to act as interim leader as they continue to reel from their poor performance at the recently held 2025 elections. Hughes’ resignation came just over one year after taking up the role and less than a...

...as Tourism Minister conducts site visit to National Exhibition Centre Work has already commenced on preparations for GuyExpo 2025. On Friday, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Hon Susan Rodrigues and Permanent Secretary Roger Rogers co-chaired a meeting to begin streamlining plans for the highly anticipated event. The expo, set to take place at the National Exhibition Complex, is expected to...

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is currently looking for a Sophia, Greater Georgetown, businessman, who is reportedly evading a rape charge in relation to a child under 16 years. The suspect, 32-year-old Timothy Fraser of “C” Field, Sophia Squatting Area, was arrested on September 6 at about 08:30h and placed in custody for rape of a child under sixteen years. According...

On Friday, the Enmore Regional Hospital hosted a mini health booth in recognition of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month, aimed at educating and empowering the public on this common but often overlooked health condition. The initiative provided community members with vital information about PCOS, its causes, symptoms, and the importance of early detection and effective management. The hospital’s dedicated medical...

Commanders of several key units within the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) have pledged to lead with integrity, discipline, and dedication as they formally assumed command this week. At a recent ceremony, Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, presented Instruments of Command to the newly appointed officers. The Instrument of Command, a formal document of authority, empowers an...

... drops 46% in Reg 10, Regs 7 & 4C show 28% decline Commander of Regional Division Seven, Dion Moore, along with Assistant Commissioners Khali Pareshram of Division Four C and Kurleigh Simon of Division 10, recently reported significant decreases in serious crime during a broadcast of Police and You. The programme highlighted a 28 per cent reduction in Regions...

The Ministry of Education (MOE) on Saturday provided school supplies to 13 students of nine families who were affected by the James Street Albouystown fire. A further eight students from three families are to receive their supplies Monday. Onika King, coordinator of the Ministry’s Student Support Unit, along with her team under the Deputy Chief Education Officer (School Support Services)...

On Friday, Minister Parag joined Peace Day celebrations at Marian Academy, Carifesta Avenue, in observance of the International Day of Peace, which is celebrated annually on September 21. Speaking in her feature address, she reminded students that true peace begins within each of us, not in grand conferences or external displays, but in the choices we make every day. In a...