Trinidad and Guyana back US operation targeting Venezuela’s drug trafficking

The United States has launched a sweeping strategy against international drug trafficking, enlisting support from Caribbean and South American allies, including Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana, to confront the Cartel de los Soles, which Washington...

Nandlall writes police, observers over statements by Mohamed, Norton on election results and threat of violence

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has written to international observers and the Guyana Police Force, raising concerns about recent remarks from opposition figures suggesting they may not accept the outcome of the upcoming elections. Nandlall said...

No Commonwealth observers for Jamaica’s election

Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Ggroup (COG) Fekitamoeloa Katoa Utoikamanu (seated centre) with members of the COG in Guyana for that country’s September 1 General Election. THE Commonwealth Secretariat will not be among the observers when...

PM Phillips makes direct appeal to Afro-Guyanese voters at Eccles rally

Prime Minister Mark Phillips Tuesday made a direct pitch to Afro-Guyanese voters, urging them to rally behind the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) at the upcoming elections, declaring that the government has delivered development for all...

Antigua and Barbuda Maintains Perfect Record in 2025 ECCB International Netball Series

The 10-team competition includes all seven ECCB member countries – Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – plus three invited teams: Barbados, the Cayman...

Guyana gov't denies patient died at hospital due to lack of oxygen

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government Tuesday denied that a 19-year-old patient died at the Lima Regional Hospital as a result of an “absence of oxygen”. In a statement, the Ministry of Health quoted the management of the hospital as...

GUYANA-POLITICS-ERC calls for respect of the rights of the individual ahead of elections

GUYANA-DEATH-Government denies patient died at Lima Hospital due to lack of oxygen

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Respect freedom of association ahead of September 1 elections

–ERC implores all stakeholders AS Guyana prepares for the 2025 General and Regional Elections, the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has reminded all citizens and supporters of political parties that every individual has the inalienable right to...

OAS election observers meet GPF top brass ahead of Sept. 1 polls

THE Organization of American States (OAS) Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) to Guyana’s 2025 General and Regional Elections met on Tuesday with Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken, members of his Executive Leadership Team, and other senior...

Nandlall defends PR electoral system amid FGM’s ‘misconceived’ legal challenge

-GECOM argues exclusion of parties from certain regions reflects legislative rules, not discrimination ATTORNEY General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, on Tuesday strongly defended Guyana’s proportional representation (PR)...

St Lucia Kings pull off stunner against Guyana Amazon Warriors

GAME 13 of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) saw defending champions Saint Lucia Kings pull off an impressive run chase against last year’s defeated finalists, the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Moeen Ali (R) of Guyana Amazon Warriors...

Government Earns Passing Grade For First 100 Days

An overall passing grade has been given for the Government of Trinidad and Tobago’s first 100 days since attaining power. The government is also being hailed for its decision to split the Ministry of National Security into two stand-alone...

Court hears arguments in ballot case brought by Forward Guyana Movement

Arguments were heard yesterday in the High Court before Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh in a case where Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) is alleging that GECOM left it off of the general ballot in three regions because it was not contesting in the...

Regional transparency organizations support Guyana’s access to information campaign

Christopher Ram As civil society in Guyana continues with its Access to Information campaign, regional Transparency International chapters have stepped up in a show of solidarity by offering strong support for local efforts to bring about change....

Rubio says T&T, Guyana, Ecuador Joins U.S to fight Venezuela’s drug trafficking

The United States announced a broader strategy against international drug trafficking, focusing on the Cartel de los Soles, a criminal organization identified by Washington as part of the network of Nicolás Maduro’s dictatorial regime in...

Tragic Charlotte Street Shooting in Guyana: Man kills wife, son injured

Guyana: The Police force is investigating a murder-suicide that occurred on Tuesday, August 26th at Lot 199 Charlotte and Bourda Street leaving a couple dead and their young son injured. Authorities reported that the 36-year-old Teekadai Atiya...

Guyana heads to pivotal elections as oil wealth fuels development and debate

Guyana is preparing for General and Regional Elections on 1 September, a vote that could shape the trajectory of one of the world’s fastest-growing economies for the next decade. With vast oil revenues now flowing into state coffers, the small...

CPL Cricket : Auguste Seals Brilliant Kings Win

Game 13 of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) saw defending champions Saint Lucia Kings pull off an impressive run chase against last year’s defeated finalists, Guyana Amazon Warriors. Ackeem Auguste played a wonderful innings of 73...