The Caribbean has lost one of its greatest cultural ambassadors with the death of calypso icon Mighty Sparrow. The legendary musician, who crafted over 500 compositions and won 10 Calypso Monarch crowns, passed away at 91, leaving behind a legacy of witty, socially conscious music that defined generations.
Caribbean Mourns the Passing of Calypso Legend Mighty Sparrow at 91 Read More »
A Guyanese labourer has begun a three-year prison sentence after authorities executed a conviction warrant for cannabis trafficking. The man had been sentenced in absentia after failing to appear in court.
Guyanese Labourer Faces Three Years Behind Bars After Court No-Show in Cannabis Case Read More »
Farmers in Abary, Region Five are up in arms over canal excavation works that began without proper consultation, fearing the project will cripple their rice and cattle operations.
Abary Farmers Demand Halt to Canal Works Over Lack of Consultation Read More »
Three people, including two teenagers and a pensioner, have been reported missing from West Bank Demerara within three days, prompting an ongoing police search across the region.
Police Search for Three Missing Persons from West Bank Demerara Read More »
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint of escalating tension as the U.S. and Iran move further apart on a diplomatic settlement, with reports of explosions and drone attacks disrupting shipping in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.
The Mighty Sparrow, born Slinger Francisco, has died at 91. The legendary calypsonian shaped Caribbean culture through decades of fearless social commentary and infectious music that resonated across the diaspora and beyond.
In Guyana, suspicion does not require evidence. It only requires somebody doing better than you. A woman gets promoted and people don’t congratulate her—they ask who she knows. A man’s business thrives and people don’t acknowledge his hard work; they assume he has connections.
Guyanese Culture of Envy: Why We’re More Invested in Others’ Success Than Our Own Read More »
Guyana’s housing authority has firmly rejected allegations that President Irfaan Ali personally acquired 182 acres of state land at Plantation Onderneeming, describing the claims as misleading and based on a misunderstanding of routine administrative procedures.
Housing Authority Denies President Ali Personally Bought Onderneeming Land Read More »
A Cuban national working at a Land of Canaan shipyard has died following a stabbing incident during a workplace dispute. The victim was taken to hospital but could not be saved.
Fatal Stabbing at East Bank Demerara Shipyard Claims Cuban Worker’s Life Read More »
President Irfaan Ali has acknowledged the lasting emotional toll of the MV Barima tragedy, describing recurring sleepless nights while his government works to strengthen national safety and infrastructure standards in response to the disaster.
President Ali Reflects on Lasting Impact of MV Barima Tragedy, Pledges Systemic Reform Read More »
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