Jan 16, 2026
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High-potency cannabis vapes seized in Campbellville
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) seized multiple branded THC cannabis vape cartridges during an operation in Campbellville Housing Scheme on Thursday. In a CANU release,…
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Modern school for children with disabilities opens in West Coast Demerara
The modern ‘Yas School of Inspiration’ in Crane on the West Coast Demerara (WCD) opened on Thursday, offering 50 children with disabilities access to world-class…
94 schools in Region Two undergoing major rehabilitation
Ninety-four schools across Region Two are undergoing major rehabilitation works as part of a government programme aimed at improving safety and learning conditions for students…
MSEs to benefit from US$5M IDB-IPED financing deal
Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Guyana are set to benefit from additional financing after the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) signed a US$5 million loan…
New dawn at Bamia Primary School
Parents of students attending the newly-constructed Bamia Primary School at Amelia’s Ward, Linden, say they are elated about their children’s transition into the modern facility.…
Firearms seized in Sophia and Lusignan, suspects in custody
Police have seized eight firearms and two rounds of ammunition during an intelligence-led operation on Tuesday, taking several suspects into custody, authorities said. The operation,…
School Basketball League set to tip off tomorrow
The recently launched School Basketball League is set for a 16:00hrs tip-off tomorrow at various venues around Georgetown, and Chairman of the league, Willon Cameron,…
US seizes Guyana-flagged Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting
(Reuters) The U.S. has seized another Venezuela-linked tanker, US officials told Reuters on Thursday, ahead of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuelan…
Allicock cops first place in Blitz New Year Challenge
FIDE Master Rawle Allicock claimed first place in the Blitz New Year Challenge Chess Competition, hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation at the Pegasus Chess…
Mining school officially accredited
The Guyana Mining School & Training Centre Inc. (GMSTCI) has received accreditation for its Bartica Training Facility from the Council for Technical and Vocational Education…
Poor work culture a setback to construction sector
As the level of infrastructural development in the country continues to outpace available labour, poor work culture is proving to be another hurdle contributing to…
New vessels to replace old ones, improve travel across regions
New vessels will gradually replace older ones to deliver more consistent service, improved comfort, enhanced reliability, and reduced travel times across all regions, President Dr…
Court rules Magistrate Clarke must recuse herself from SOCU cases
The High Court has ordered Magistrate Tameika Clarke to recuse herself from five cases brought by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), citing apparent bias…
Timehri Prison harvests nearly 90 pounds of red tilapia
Nearly 90 pounds of red tilapia were harvested on Wednesday, marking the first yield for 2026 from the tilapia hatchery at the Timehri Prison. The…
Trump’s Venezuela takeover will make Guyana oil safer
(Oilprice.com) A couple of years ago, Venezuela’s government decided to revive a territorial claim over much of its neighbour, Guyana. The tiny country was emerging…
Attorney General: Backlogs in estate cases nearly cleared
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall says significant progress has been made in improving decision-making within Guyana’s judiciary, particularly in clearing long-standing…