St. Joseph Mercy Hospital continues to expand access to compassionate healthcare through its ongoing Medical Mission Outreach programme, delivering free surgical procedures to patients in need across Guyana.

In collaboration with visiting United States-based surgical teams, the hospital has successfully conducted 7 mission surgery outreaches and last mission surgery was in the first week in May, aimed at serving vulnerable and underserved communities. Procedures completed during these missions have inclu

The chain of custody for crucial electoral documents that are evident in the 2020 election fraud trial was maintained at the close of the day after Supreme Court Registrar Sueanna Lovell made her first appearance in the case.

As the custodian of critical documents from the 2020 election, including statements of poll (SOPs) and the statements of recount (SORs), hers is a vital role. These documents were presented in court before Acting Chief

And as we continue celebrating our Diamond Jubilee, the country's rich cultural diversity was at the weekend brought to life at the Guyana Festival, where traditions from generations past was not only showcased, but preserved and passed on to younger generations. 

In the African booth, patrons were taken on a journey through time, as displays showed traditional items once commonly used by our ancestors, including coal pots, lanterns, old flat irons and scrubbing bo

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira has described as regrettable recent comments from members of the diplomatic corps concerning the sittings of the National Assembly.

The minister's comments followed reports that sections of the diplomatic corps had expressed concern about the National Assembly not meeting for more than 90 days since the passage of the 2026 national budget. 

"It is regrettable that the ambassadors and those embassies and high commissions did not see it fit

Preparations are advancing for the traditional flag raising ceremony to be held this year at Fort Island. At the same time, Guyanese across the country are encouraged to join in the celebration, wherever they are, showcasing their love for country.

Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Steven Jacobs is encouraging more Guyanese to proudly display their patriotism as the country celebrates its Diamond Jubilee. 

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-High Court quashes his decision to dismiss gold smuggling case, orders him to pay $50,000 to SOCU

On Thursday, 21 May 2026, the Honourable Acting Chief Justice, Navindra Singh, granted judicial review relief in favour of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), quashing the decision of Magistrate Clive Nurse to dismiss a gold smuggling case against Brazilian national, Osmil Costa Da Silva, for want of prosecution.

The matter had been dismissed on the basis that the prosecution had failed to provide a