Apr 10, 2026
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Faith, tug of war, drum-off enrich memorable SDA Camporee in Guyana
Faith, friendship and games defined the Caribbean Union Conference 2026 SDA Camporee “Greatness 2: The Rise of an Empire,” which brought together more than 3,000…
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Region Six gets 22 new garbage trucks to improve sanitation services
Twenty-two garbage trucks have been assigned to strengthen solid waste management and improve sanitation services across Region Six as part of ongoing efforts to enhance…
Iwokrama records stronger earnings on rising eco-tourism demand
Interest in eco-tourism in Guyana is rising, with more than half of visitors to the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development last year…
Azeez’s family calls for thorough investigation into circumstances of lake death
Relatives of Aarif Azeez are calling for justice and a full investigation into his death at the “Hot and Cold” Lake on the Essequibo Coast,…
Digital passport system nears completion
The government is moving closer to launching an online passport service as part of a broader effort to digitise public services. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan…
Guyana targets flood-prone areas in new World Bank climate push
The Government of Guyana will partner with the World Bank on new climate resilience initiatives under the country’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), focusing on…
Agreement paves way for solar and battery systems in Linden
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) and Linden Electricity Company Inc. (LECI) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the integration of…
Edghill ‘excited’ for what’s ahead in wake of CAC Games qualification
Two-time Olympian Chelsea Edghill is pleased to have qualified for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games following a special qualification event over the…
Outdoor gym opens in Anna Regina to boost community wellness
Residents of Anna Regina now have access to a modern outdoor gym aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles, following its commissioning on Thursday. The facility, a…
Jeojodhan Bhorasi going strong at 106
In the quiet community of Goed Bananen Land, East Canje Berbice, a remarkable milestone was celebrated on Wednesday as Jeojodhan Bhorasi, popularly known as Harold…
New digital registry to track licensing, traffic offences
The Attorney General’s Chambers has announced plans to roll out a digital registry capturing key information on road users, including licensing details and past traffic…
Mother who allegedly strangled daughter ’can’t remember doing anything,’ says grandmother
The mother of a seven-year-old girl allegedly strangled in Fyrish Village, Corentyne, Berbice, says she “can’t remember doing anything,” according to the child’s grandmother. Sarah…
$50B invested in Region Six roads, says Edghill
More than $50 billion has been invested in road projects in Region Six over the past five years, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said. Speaking…
NTFGL League set for championship finale this Sunday
The NTFGL League is poised for a thrilling conclusion this Sunday as Round 8 tees off with the championship still up for grabs. In an…
Aurora Solar Farm commissioned, strengthens national drive for clean energy
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips commissioned the Aurora Solar Farm at the Aurora Gold Mine site in Region Seven on Wednesday, describing it as…
Cotton Field Secondary School set for December completion
Construction of Cotton Field Secondary School in Region Two is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed by December 2025, Education Minister Sonia Parag…