The Guyana Prison Service has rejected claims that remanded Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed was confined to his holding area for 23 hours and 50 minutes, citing official records showing he spent more than nine hours outside his cell on Sunday.

In a statement, the Prison Service disclosed that Mohamed received visits from relatives and attorneys, made three telephone calls to family members, attended a welfare counselling session and underwent a medical examination.

He was also provided with meals d

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has strongly condemned reported threats to burn ExxonMobil’s premises and intimidate members of the Guyana Police Force, warning that such actions threaten national peace, public safety and economic stability.

In a statement on Monday, the Commission said political grievances or disagreements with court decisions cannot justify threats, violence or the destruction of property.

The PSC stressed that private businesses have no role in determining bail decisions or dir

Local businesses, manufacturers and agro-processors are expected to benefit from new networking and partnership opportunities at this year’s GuyExpo.

This year, organisers are introducing a dedicated business-to-business session aimed at connecting local suppliers with potential buyers.

The event will also feature a business networking session dubbed Biz Link, designed to connect businesses, foster partnerships and create new opportunities for

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority will work with JAGS Aviation to ensure its new Bell 407 helicopter meets all safety requirements before entering commercial operation. 

The aircraft, unveiled at the BK International hangar at Ogle Airport today, represents an investment of more than one billion dollars in Guyana’s aviation sector.

Minister of Public Works Deodat Indar says while the investment signals growing confidence in the aviation industry, safety remains a priori

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, brightened the streets of Berbice on Sunday evening as the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha hosted its annual motorcade, bringing together members of the Hindu community in a vibrant celebration of faith, culture and tradition.

Devotees from several praants gathered at locations across Berbice, including the Rose Hall Estate Community Centre Ground in Region Six and the Bath Community Centre Ground in Region Five, to celebrate Diwali.

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Tourism Awareness Month 2026 was officially launched at the weekend under the theme: “Tourism is Everybody’s Business.”

Speaking at the launch Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh, said the month should be a period of heightened awareness around what that theme truly means.

Baksh said this month’s activities will be built around the creation of a tourism mascot along with a heavy digital campaign that invi