Latin America court calls for unified climate action as legal fights mount

SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – Member states must cooperate to tackle climate change and not take actions that set back environmental protections, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) said in a non-binding advisory opinion issued yesterday. The...

$1.4B being invested to develop sustainable Kwakwani Housing Scheme

Allottees of the new Kwakwani Housing Development in Region Ten are poised to benefit from a thoughtfully planned, self-sustaining community aimed at enhancing quality of life and promoting long-term development. During a block identification...

Alisande Jaiserrisingh representing Guyana at FIBA Adelante Forum in Chile

Alisande Jaiserrisingh, Coach of Queen’s College’s basketball team, is currently representing the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) at the prestigious FIBA Americas Adelante Forum, held alongside the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2025 in Santiago, Chile....

Apolitical management environment needed at GuySuCo

​Dear Editor, Now that elections are upon us, the usual debate on how to save GuySuCo has begun. Some say to diversify with other crops and skill utilization, and others say that the money being spent could be put to better use. The reduction of...

Guyana Cricket Board head endorses President Ali for second term

President of the Guyana Cricket Board, Director of Cricket West Indies and businessman Bissoondyal Singh has endorsed President Irfaan Ali for a second term. Delivering remarks at the Berbice Cricket Board’s annual awards ceremony, Singh told the...

Guyana launches net billing scheme for rooftop PV

Guyana has introduced a net billing program for rooftop PV systems up to 100 kW and for larger systems based on a customer’s maximum demand. It aims to expand distributed generation and reduce grid dependency. June 30, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Image:...

Voice of a Nation, Voice of the World: PM Modi’s Historic Addresses to Foreign Parliaments

An Unprecedented Journey of Words and Will In the grand halls of parliaments across continents, where voices echo the aspirations of nations, one leader has risen to stand not merely as a head of state, but as a storyteller of a civilisation....

Inspired by Shane Warne, Salonee Dangore sets sights on dream WCPL journey

Back in 2023, Shreyanka Patil secured a deal in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) after being picked by the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Before that, the Bengaluru cricketer had already made a name for herself in the Women’s Premier League...

Former Colombian president commends Guyana’s environmental efforts

Given Guyana’s success in balancing transformative development with world-class efforts to protect its plants and animals, former Colombian President Iván Duque believes the country sets a model for other nations to follow. During a recent...

Sustainability & tangible results at the forefront of Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme’s annual stocktaking

The WCO’s Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, funded by the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), organized its annual National Focal Points Meeting at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels from 3 to 5 June 2025 to assess the...

The key question the PPP must answer is why after five years in power cost of living keeps rising and 39% of Guyanese remain in poverty

Dear Editor While Vice President Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo tried to sell the Guyanese people the Brooklyn Bridge for the fourth time just before an elections, as he sought last week to present another long-term strategy to reduce food imports and enhance...

Confront the reality that many Guyanese are still not benefiting equally from the spoils of the ‘new Dubai’

Dear Editor, As a public communications analyst, I am often asked for my opinion on the popular statements that Guyana has the fastest-growing economy, or that it is “the new Dubai” or even “a little America.” While such comparisons may be...

GSL stars set to tour Guyana, explore its eco-tourism treasures

The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSLT20) is taking cricket beyond the stadium and into the heart of Guyana’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant communities. In a bold and exciting move, the league’s stars from across the globe will...

East Bank/West Demerara ‘Kares One Guyana T10 Blast’ bowls off this weekend

Following a weekend of compelling action in Berbice, the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast will now focus on the East Bank and West Demerara zones this weekend. Despite weather disruptions necessitating venue adjustments, the Berbice leg...

GSL stars set to tour Guyana, explore eco-tourism treasures

The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSLT20) is taking cricket beyond the stadium and into the heart of Guyana’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant communities. In a bold and exciting move, the league’s stars from across the globe will...

PM Phillips, ‘POWERCHINA’ hold talks on clean energy, infrastructure

PRIME MINISTER (PM), Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, on Wednesday, welcomed senior executives from the Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA) Americas for a courtesy visit at his Camp Street office, where they discussed Guyana’s...

Confusion in APNU camp as member says will shut down sugar estates to plant ganja; Norton says no

Confusion reigns in the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) camp after a bold claim from one member that the party intends to replace sugar estates with ganja cultivation if elected. Party leader Aubrey Norton was quick to contradict the...

Guyana, UK launch new phase to combat marine pollution, boost blue economy

Kares One Guyana T10: Spotlight shifts to East Bank/West Demerara after Berbice thrills

Following a weekend of compelling action in Berbice, the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast will now focus on the East Bank and West Demerara zones. Despite weather disruptions necessitating venue adjustments, the Berbice leg delivered on its...

Capybara Location: Where Do Capybaras Live?

top 10 non-traditional pets - Capybara© Andrew M. Allport/Shutterstock.comCosta Rica is no stranger to drug smuggling incidents, but on May 22, 2025, police in the Central American country intercepted two men trafficking more than just illegal...