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Madonna: ‘Blowing up White House’ taken out of context

(CNN) Madonna was just trying to express herself at the Women's March on Saturday. But the superstar singer stirred controversy with some of her more...

Guyanese dominate Digicel Youth Pan Caribbean Film Competition

The Digicel Youth Pan Caribbean Film Competition, as part of the inaugural Turks and Caicos International Film Festival, announced the winners of the competition. Open...

‘Star Trek’ actor Anton Yelchin dies in freak car accident

(CNN) Actor Anton Yelchin, 27, who played Chekov in recent "Star Trek" movies, was killed in a freak accident early Sunday morning, police told...

Pres. Ali announces plan to move local entertainment industry to int’l levels

President Dr Irfaan Ali assured representatives from the local entertainment industry that his government will make the necessary investments to propel them to higher...

Dharmic Sabha holds spectacular Phagwah Mela

The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha held its annual Phagwah Mela and Bazaar at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre last evening. Hundreds attended the spectacular...

Bollywood stars give their newborn controversial name

NEW DELHI — Many Indians on Tuesday weighed in when one of Bollywood’s most stylish couples announced they had given birth to a new...

ACDA to spend $10M on Emancipation celebrations

By Nickhail Jaundoo The African Cultural and Development Association today launched their 2013 programme of activities for emancipation celebrations. The grand event will take place...

Govt recommits support for Mainstay/Whyaka during Heritage celebrations

Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues on Saturday joined with regional officials, Toshao and residents of Mainstay/Whyaka for its 2023,...

Stan Lee: Marvel Comics co-creator dies aged 95

BBC- American writer and Marvel Comics co-creator Stan Lee has died at the age of 95. Lee and Jack Kirby founded the company in 1961,...

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to marry on May 19 — palace

(AFP) Britain's Prince Harry and US actress Meghan Markle will marry on May 19 at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle near London, Kensington...

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EPA orders rice farmers to desist from burning fields

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered rice farmers across the country to desist from burning their fields. See full advisory:  

‘Oil spill’ legislation to be tabled later this year – VP Jagdeo

A comprehensive oil spill legislation will be tabled in the National Assembly later this year, setting out the proposed procedures for oil spill preparation,...

Health Ministry begins chickenpox vaccination drive at Lusignan Prison

The Ministry of Health has commenced the administration of chickenpox vaccines to the general population at the Lusignan Prison, as the Guyana Prison Service...

Letter: Why does Dr Vincent Adams believe that he should not have been fired...

Dear Editor, In 2015, Permanent Secretaries Collin Croal and Nigel Dharamlall mounted political platforms during the General Election campaign, and both subsequently resigned, as required...

Scholarships available for Guyanese to pursue higher education in China

With a holistic plan to ensure free and equitable education is provided to citizens, the Governments of Guyana and China continue to collaborate to...

From next year, Guyanese no longer have to travel to Suriname for Schengen visas...

The processing of Schengen visas will become available in Guyana next year following the opening of a French Embassy here – a development which...

Execution of Corentyne Bridge project should be marked by affordability & mutual benefit –...

See full statement from Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce: The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) applauds the recent meeting between Suriname's President H.E Chandrikapersad Santokhi...

EPA investigating possibly human-induced fires countrywide

See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby notifies the public that there are currently a number of...

Girls, aged 5, 6 & 8, drown in ‘fish pond’

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐮𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐧𝐢 Commander of Regional Police Division #9, Senior Superintendent Raphael...

US$38M contract signed to construct solar farms across Guyana

Guyana’s solar capabilities are set to receive a significant boost with the signing of a US $38 million contract between the Guyana Utility-Scale Solar...