Raekwon Noel makes history with Guyana’s first-ever direct qualification for World Aquatics Championships

Raekwon Noel has etched his name into Guyana’s sporting history books, becoming the first Guyanese swimmer to directly qualify for the World Aquatics Championships Raekwon Noel has etched his name into Guyana’s sporting history books, becoming the first …

Guyana on the right track with energy transition- Former Colombian Energy Minister

Guyana and West Indies cricketer accused of rape

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – A Guyanese and West Indies cricketer has allegedly been accused of raping a young woman two years ago, According to reports in Guyana’s Kaieteur News, the alleged incident took place on March 3, 2023, at a residence in New Amsterdam, …

Former president of the Guyana Teachers’ Union convicted of rape of young girl

Former President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), Colwyn King, was on Friday convicted of rape by a jury in the Georgetown High Court. King was found unanimously guilty on two counts of rape of a child under the age of 16 years old before Justice …

Public servants and teachers in Guyana to receive 8% salary increase in July

Public servants and teachers in Guyana will receive their agreed eight percent salary increase for 2025 by the end of July, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, confirmed on …

President commits to doing more to stem gold smuggling by Venezuela through Guyana

President Irfaan Ali has assured the Government of the United States that his Administration will put “enormous resources” into the fight to combat illicit gold smuggling, amid a stern warning from the US about the threat of gold smuggling involving …

Guyana to block smuggling of Venezuelan gold

Guyanese President Dr Irfaan Ali June 28, 2025 GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The government of Guyana has taken steps to block Venezuelan gold from being smuggled into the country to help finance the Nicolas Maduro-led administration. According to President …

‘New record’ as US/ Guyana trade goes up to US$4.7 billion 

Bilateral trade between Guyana and the United States has surpassed US$4.7 billion over the past year — a new record reflecting the two countries’ growing economic ties. US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, made this revelation while addressing the …

Guyana moves to block smuggling of Venezuelan gold

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The government of Guyana has taken steps to block Venezuelan gold from being smuggled into the country to help finance the administration led by President Nicolás Maduro. President Dr Irfaan Ali said on Friday that the Guyanese …

Guyana to crack down on gold smuggled in from Venezuela at the urging of the US government

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana has pledged to crack down on gold smuggled across the border from neighboring Venezuela at the urging of the U.S. government. President Irfaan Ali said late Friday that the government of the South American country is …