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Polling stations will remain open till 5:00 pm, with more than 1.9 million registered voters scheduled to cast their votes across 63 constituencies.

The fatal shooting took place on Sunday, August 31, after an argument between 37-year-old Dalia Vellos and Wilson Hernandez, police said.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness seeks a third consecutive term in office, while the People’s National Party led by Mark Golding aims to return to office.

The official data from GECOM shows WIN leading with 10,233 votes more than double of the total earned by PPP/C and APNU, establishing the emerging party as a major player in Guyanese politics.  

The Electoral Commission requested a postponement to better prepare for the voter confirmation process, originally set for September 1.

Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew’s annual Back-to-School Fair brought together families in Constituency #8, providing vital support and activities to help students prepare for the new school year.

Associates Times will be covering all of it for you live, stay tuned for updates throughout the day as voters fill the ballots, and results begin to take shape. Stay tuned as Guyana chooses its next government. 

While these elections are crucial to shaping Guyana's future, voters are reminded to stay alert and informed.

Trinidad and Tobago Police reported that Dr Dorothy-Chandler was shot at by two armed men after a white Nissan Wagon blocked her grey Toyota RAV4.

PM Skerrit said the government will add rooms to a new hotel as visitor numbers grow, boosted by Contour Airlines' direct flights from San Juan and St. Thomas.

In this year’s contest, women stood out stronger across all the genres with Shenseea, Lila Iké, and Patrice Roberts each earning the coveted Female Artist of the Year title in dancehall, reggae, and soca, respectively.

Residents are urged to stay hydrated and indoors as heat indices soar into the triple digits, with thunderstorms possible across the northern islands.

Located just 8 kilometers off Grenada, the Kick-’em-Jennay submarine volcano poses the greatest threat to the island following its recent surge of seismic activity.

PM Skerrit announced the dates, stating the confirmation period needs adjustment to install equipment, update software, amend regulations, and hire staff.

A major milestone in the construction of the 2.65-kilometre, four-lane cable-stayed bridge signals its upcoming completion and a transformative upgrade to East Bank Demerara’s transport network.

St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred wins women’s 100m final with a world-class 10.76s, defeating Jamaica’s Tia Clayton and Côte d’Ivoire’s Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith in a spectacular showdown.

The influx of passengers has kept Basseterre market bustling, as locals in St. Kitts and Nevis engage with visitors, boosting business and fostering vibrant interactions.

The flights between Dominica and San Juan will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

What was initially seen as an unfortunate accident and a moment for sympathy quickly took a different turn, as a woman in a viral video was seen laughing shortly after the fall.

Customs officers discovered the drugs on Friday during a routine inspection of a suspicious shipment from Miami, Florida.