Feb 5, 2026
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Croal: Budget 2026 eases living costs, ramps up housing construction
Budget 2026 eases the cost of living, expands infrastructure and creates jobs across all regions, Housing Minister Collin Croal said on Wednesday as he outlined…
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Death aboard vessel: Crew members die from suspected fume exposure
The four crew members of the MV Captain Virat, who were found dead onboard the vessel, reportedly died from suspected noxious fumes while conducting an…
1,000 truck clamps to be deployed against illegal parking
The Ministry of Public Works has purchased 1,000 truck clamps as part of a crackdown on delinquent drivers and truck owners who park heavy-duty…
Chief Justice throws out bias claim in Mohameds’ extradition case
Acting Chief Justice Navendra Singh on Wednesday dismissed a High Court challenge filed by Azruddin Mohamed and his father, which sought to halt extradition…
Minister Teixeira clarifies Opposition Leader benefits amid misleading claims
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira on Wednesday outlined the legal benefits afforded to the Leader of the Opposition, responding to what she described…
Mining investments create jobs, support non-oil growth
Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat on Tuesday defended the government’s management of the natural resources sector during Budget 2026 debates, highlighting efforts to expand…
President rejects claims of ‘artificial’ growth
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday rejected claims that the country’s economic growth is artificially driven by government spending, saying strong productivity gains across…
Infrastructure drive delivers 12,000 projects, lifts jobs and connectivity
The Ministry of Public Works has executed more than 12,000 infrastructure projects nationwide and awarded over 5,000 contracts under the government’s development programme, Minister…
Berbice man pleads guilty to rape, assault
Anthony Jeffrey, 29, also known as “Tony,” has pleaded guilty to one count of rape and one count of assault causing actual bodily harm following…
38 murder accused among 92 to stand trial as Berbice Criminal Assizes open
The February 2026 sitting of the Berbice Criminal Assizes in Region Six officially commenced on Tuesday, with 92 accused persons scheduled to stand trial over…
Pitamber, Clement overall winners of I-CEE Chess Grand Prix 3
CM Sachin Pitamber and Ciel Clement claimed top honours at the I-CEE-sponsored Grand Prix 3 chess tournament, held over two weekends at the David Rose…
Carpenter pleads guilty to murder of Berbice supermarket owner
A 39-year-old carpenter has pleaded guilty to the murder of 69-year-old Akbar Sain, the former owner of a supermarket in Williamsburg, Corentyne, Berbice. Satesh Ramnerish…
38 murder cases lead 92 matters as Berbice Criminal Assizes open
The February 2026 sitting of the Berbice Criminal Assizes in Region Six officially got under way on Tuesday, with 92 accused persons scheduled to face…
Suspected human skull found on Albion foreshore
Police are investigating after what is believed to be a human skull was discovered on the Number One Foreshore at Albion, Corentyne Berbice, on Monday.…
TREES carbon credits hit nine million for 2023
Guyana announced on Tuesday that the Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) has issued 9,085,923 TREES carbon credits for 2023, marking the country’s third consecutive year…
Minister Browne rebuffs claims of failing services in Region One
c This was reaffirmed by Amerindian Affairs Minister Sarah Browne as the government moved to counter claims that facilities in Region One are not functioning.…