Jan 20, 2026
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APNU leader challenges constitutionality of TSC appointments
APNU Parliamentary Leader and opposition Member of Parliament Terrence Campbell filed a Fixed Date Application for Judicial Review and Constitutional Relief in the High Court…
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New Amsterdam Hospital: 24-week pregnancy loss under review
The New Amsterdam Public Hospital (NAPH) said a recent case involving a 24-week pregnancy loss is under review by its Morbidity and Mortality Committee as…
Youth empowered through “Green Entrepreneurship”
Youth across Regions Two and Four are tapping into opportunities in “green entrepreneurship,” business development, and financial literacy, complemented by a structured post-training mentorship programme–with…
Probe ordered into alleged sexual misconduct at Police Force Academy
The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a full investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation, abuse of authority, and misconduct at the Police Force Academy.…
Schools’ Basketball League off to great start
The newly organised Schools’ Basketball League in Georgetown got off to a strong start on Friday, with organisers and participants praising the atmosphere and smooth…
Canadian fintech 4Pay targets Guyana for expansion
Canadian-based financial technology firm 4Pay Inc. is eyeing Guyana as a priority market for expansion, holding talks with senior officials from the Guyana Office for…
Finance Minister: Budget 2026 aims at expanding opportunities, improving livelihoods
Budget 2026 will be anchored in a commitment to human development and will focus heavily on creating opportunities for citizens to improve their lives…
Central Government to lead Georgetown sanitisation efforts amid City Council failures
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand said the government will take decisive action to address sanitation issues in Georgetown, citing what she…
Providence-Ogle connector road rerouted to avoid GPL infrastructure
The Ministry of Public Works is assessing alternative locations for a proposed connector road linking Providence on the East Bank of Demerara to Ogle…
No unusual movements at borders but Guyana remains on high alert
Local security forces have not detected any unusual movements along Guyana’s borders, but the country remains on high alert following a U.S. operation in Venezuela…
Kobreimo Bridge fully operational
The Kobreimo Bridge in Mabaruma, Region One, is now fully open to both light and heavy vehicular traffic, the Ministry of Public Works said on…
Police say no confirmed death of wanted man Bourne
There is no confirmed death of Jamal Bourne, also known as “Skinny,” police said, amid reports circulating on social media. Bourne, wanted in connection with…
Police probe execution of Bare Root man
A 34-year-old carpenter was shot dead on Sunday night along the Bare Root Access Road at Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara, police said. The victim…
Work moves apace on medical bond in Region 10
Construction is underway on a $204 million medical supplies regional distribution bond in Linden, Region 10, aimed at improving healthcare delivery. Health Minister Dr. Frank…
Unidentified woman found dead in trench
Police are investigating the discovery of the body of an unidentified woman found floating in a trench in Georgetown on Sunday, authorities said. The body,…
CANU seizes 154lb of cocaine, four arrested
Four men, including one Hispanic national, were arrested on Sunday after officers from Guyana’s Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) seized 70 kilograms (154 pounds) of cocaine…