Aug 3, 2026
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Strong showing for Guyana at Pan American Youth Chess Festival
Team Guyana, comprising 17 young chess players, has concluded its campaign at the Pan American Youth Chess Festival in Medellín, Colombia, with several national champions…
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Berbice Zone tapeball blast promises ’edge-of-your-seat action’ as 16 teams clash
The throne is officially vacant and the stage is set for a brand-new champion to be crowned in the Berbice Zone of the Lotto/Let'sBet One…
IMF: Prudent policies underpin Guyana’s growth, falling unemployment and narrowing deficit
Prudent policy management has helped drive Guyana's rapid economic growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its latest Article IV assessment, pointing to falling…
Culture, music and heritage take centre stage at Emancipation Day
Colour, music and the scent of traditional cooking filled the National Park on Saturday as thousands of Guyanese gathered to mark Emancipation Day, honouring the…
From 29-8 to champions: spirited Warriors defend 85 against San Francisco Unicorns to retain GSL title
Guyana Amazon Warriors pulled off a dramatic six-run win to retain the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) T20 trophy against San Francisco Unicorns on…
MARAD seeks salvage firms to recover sunken MV Barima ferry
The Maritime Administration Department is seeking marine salvage contractors to recover the wreck of the MV Barima, the passenger and cargo ferry that sank…
Traffic Chief: Road accidents down 22 per cent, but speeding and risky driving remain a major concern
Road traffic accidents fell by 22 per cent in the first half of the year, though the number of crashes remained high, the Guyana…
ERC: Village Movement stands as testament to African resilience
The Ethnic Relations Commission commemorated the 188th Anniversary of the Emancipation of Africans from slavery, honouring their resilience and the Village Movement they founded…
PPP honours sacrifices of African ancestors, invaluable contributions of descendants to nation’s development
The People's Progressive Party commemorated the 188th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery, honouring enslaved Africans' sacrifices and Afro-Guyanese contributions to national development. It…
Smell of smoke woke neighbour moments before fatal Kitty blaze
A 65-year-old man lost his life on Thursday night after becoming trapped inside his burning home when a massive fire destroyed a property on…
MV Ma Lisha to sail Georgetown-Kumaka route on Tuesday
The MV Ma Lisha will sail from the Kingston Goods Wharf in Georgetown to Kumaka, Region One, on Tuesday, the Transport and Harbours Department…
Audit team formed to review safety standards for marine vessels
A Safety and Compliance Audit Team has been established to undertake a comprehensive review of safety and compliance standards governing marine vessels operating in Guyana,…
Somra family in limbo after wrong body identification but salvage pledge offers hope
A body initially believed to be that of missing sailor Raymond Somra was found not to match him after further verification, leaving his family once…
’Big Lift’ cleanup to begin at Yarrow Dam, Sideline Dam on Monday
A cleanup programme will begin at Yarrow Dam and Sideline Dam from Monday, after residents raised concerns over accumulated garbage following a halt in waste…
Green businesses eligible for new Energy Champions Awards
Guyanese businesses that go green could soon be recognised nationally, as the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) launches its inaugural Energy Champions Awards and opens nominations…
Emancipation fashion event transformed into tribute to MV Barima victims
An Emancipation celebration was transformed into an evening of reflection and collective healing on Thursday, as Guyanese gathered at The Black Magenta, Georgetown Club, to…