Apr 14, 2026
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Region Three NDCs equipped with garbage trucks as rollout expands
Twelve garbage compactor trucks were handed over on Monday to Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) in Region Three, extending a nationwide rollout aimed at strengthening waste…
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Guyana reaffirms support for dignity, equity and opportunity for people of African descent
Minister within the Ministry of Housing Vanessa Benn said on Tuesday that Guyana is resolute in its support for and advocacy on behalf of people…
Aviation authority says pilot likely died instantly in crash
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said on Monday that pilot Captain Rider Castillo is believed to have died instantly in the aircraft accident, according…
Prime Minister: Delayed fuel cargo now being discharged; no need to panic
A delayed fuel shipment from a major oil company has arrived and is currently being discharged, easing concerns over a temporary disruption in supply, Prime…
NSC ramps up security to curb break-ins at sports venues
The National Sports Commission (NSC) is stepping up efforts to strengthen security across its facilities, with Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle acknowledging long-standing concerns and…
Fuel shipments expected by midnight as shortage fears spark long queues and panic buying
Fuel shipments are expected by midnight following assurances from fuel importers after a meeting with President Dr. Irfaan Ali, who says additional supplies are being…
Accountant critically injured in Kitty Seawall robbery, one suspect arrested
Police arrested one suspect after a robbery under arms on the Kitty Seawall, Georgetown, in which a 25-year-old accountant was critically injured. Police in Regional…
Police reportedly shot cutlass-wielding man
The Guyana Police Force is investigating a shooting incident at Chanta Creek along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway on Sunday. Preliminary investigations show that a Detective Sergeant…
Body of pilot recovered in ASL Cessna crash
The body of the pilot has been recovered following the crash of an Air Services Limited Cessna 208 aircraft, registration 8R-YAC. The Rescue Coordination Centre…
Mother charged, remanded to prison over strangling of daughter
A 26-year-old woman from Fyrish Village, Corentyne, has been remanded to prison after appearing before the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court on a murder charge in…
Recreation hub opens with open-air theatre, courts and lotus pond
Once a wide-open field where families gathered to fly kites at Easter, the site of the former Joe Veira Park has been transformed into the…
Transformation of Georgetown zoo, botanical gardens to commence soon
The long-anticipated transformation of the Guyana Zoological Park and Botanical Gardens into a modern, world-class attraction is set to begin soon. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan…
Ali considers T&T for refining of Guyana oil
The prospect of Guyanese crude being refined in Trinidad and Tobago has emerged as the cornerstone of a high-stakes energy blueprint unveiled by Guyana’s President,…
One dead, another hospitalised in Williamsburg accident
A 31-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision with a motor lorry on Sunday night along the Williamsburg Public Road, Corentyne Berbice, police said. Dead is…
Body of missing Fyrish man found in savannah
The lifeless body of 53-year-old Raymond Hack of Fyrish Village, Corentyne, was discovered on Saturday afternoon, bringing a tragic end to days of uncertainty surrounding…
CPCE centre to be built in Charity to decentralise teacher training
A new Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) centre will be constructed in Charity, on the Essequibo Coast in Region Two, as part of efforts…