Head of School of the Nations passes away The Head of the School of the Nations and Nations University, Dr Brian O’Toole has passed away.  The article Head of School of the Nations passes away appeared first on Stabroek News.

US Ambassador calls for election of Opposition Leader ‘as soon as possible’ The US and Canada yesterday underscored the importance of Parliament’s work in light of the more than two-month delay since it last met here and Washington’s Ambassador also called for the election of the Leader of the Opposition as “soon as possible”. The article US Ambassador calls for election of Opposition Leader ‘as soon as possible’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

AC Marriott opens at Ogle -President hails it as symbol of confidence President  Irfaan Ali yesterday said the opening of the AC Marriott Hotel represents a strong vote of confidence in Guyana’s economy, security and long-term development strategy, as he addressed investors, diplomats, government officials and members of the private sector at the official ceremony. The article AC Marriott opens at Ogle appeared first on Stabroek News.

Banks DIH Holdings seeking to cap shareholder voting power to 15% Shareholders of Banks DIH Holdings Inc. will be asked at the company’s Annual General Meeting on January 31, 2026, to confirm an amendment to the company’s by-laws that would limit any single shareholder’s ownership and voting power to 15%, as part of what the company says is a continuation of its corporate restructuring and commitment to shareholder democracy. The article Banks DIH Holdings seeking to cap shareholder voting power to 15% appeared first on Stabroek News.

GRA orders Corriverton ‘back track’ operator to cease operations After more than 70 years of service, the Golden Gloves Back Track Service of Corriverton, Berbice has been ordered by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to immediately cease its speedboat operations for both goods and passengers.  The article GRA orders Corriverton ‘back track’ operator to cease operations appeared first on Stabroek News.

NA guard dies after motorcyclist slams into bike Fifty-two-year-old Nicolas Agard, a security guard, died after a speeding motorcyclist slammed into the rear of his bicycle in the vicinity of Charlotte Street and Republic Road, New Amsterdam, Berbice. The article NA guard dies after motorcyclist slams into bike appeared first on Stabroek News.

Opposition parties decry cybercrime charge against businessman as assault on free speech The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party has said that the Guyana Government is violating basic United States (US) and Guyana laws on free speech by charging US-based businessman Stanley Basdeo with cybercrime, using the court to intimidate the public from speaking out against and exposing widespread corruption. The article Opposition parties decry cybercrime charge against businessman as assault on free speech appeared first on Stabroek News.

Welder dies after bicycle hit by truck A 21-year-old welder died on the Bagotstown Public Road on Friday afternoon after he was struck by a truck while cycling to work. The article Welder dies after bicycle hit by truck appeared first on Stabroek News.

President non-committal on when electricity bills will be cut President Irfaan Ali on Friday said that the government’s promise to reduce electricity costs by 50 percent remains in place but did not give a new timeline. The article President non-committal on when electricity bills will be cut appeared first on Stabroek News.

Chinese-led group offering Costco products at huge Soesdyke supermarket -facility also features hardware store, truck parts outlet Recently opened FreshGo Supermarket has introduced for the first time in Guyana, some 40 varieties of US wholesaler, Costco’s products sold under its Kirkland brand and is planning to unveil more Costco products at its official opening on February 5. The article Chinese-led group offering Costco products at huge Soesdyke supermarket appeared first on Stabroek News.