Apr 8, 2026
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Guyana finishes CARIFTA Games with six medals
Guyana concluded the 2026 CARIFTA Games with six medals as the event ended on Monday in Grenada. The country secured four gold medals through Tiana…
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SME development bank legislation drafted, under review
Legislation to establish a Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Development Bank has been drafted and is currently under review by the Attorney General’s Chambers. The…
Berbice mother manually strangled seven-year-old daughter
A post-mortem examination has confirmed that seven-year-old Isabella Dabadial, whose death is being investigated as a suspected murder, died as a result of manual strangulation.…
Hunting wins US$63.5m contract for FPSO offshore Guyana
Hunting PLC has secured nearly US$68 million in orders for a new offshore development in Guyana. The FTSE 250-listed group announced it has won a…
OPM: No arbitration yet on Wales Gas Project, dismisses claims of secret payment
The Government of Guyana and contractor Lindsayca Guyana Inc. have not advanced arbitration in the Wales Gas-to-Energy project, the Office of the President (OPM) said…
CARICOM steps up push for reparatory justice
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is intensifying efforts to globalise its reparations agenda, with a major international conference planned later this year, the chairman of the…
Investor-farmer partnerships seen as key to scaling agriculture
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Tuesday called for stronger partnerships between farmers and the private sector to expand agriculture and advance the country’s food security…
Ignite Television launches “Grow Guyana” to spotlight the country’s most critical sector
At a time when agriculture continues to play a central role in Guyana’s economic growth and national development, Ignite Television is proud to introduce Grow…
Business Clinic gives direct support to Region Three entrepreneurs
Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Region Three are receiving hands-on support through a government-run Community Business Clinic at Westminster Secondary School. The initiative,…
Guyana explores guarantees, private sector tools from World Bank
Guyana is reexamining its partnership with the World Bank to access new resources as its rapidly expanding oil sector drives economic growth, Senior Minister with…
Family suspects foul play in teen’s death
Relatives of 16-year-old Aarif Azeez of Lot 28 Adventure say they suspect foul play in his death after his body was recovered following a jet…
Teen feared drowned reportedly ran out of fuel while jet skiing on lake
A 15-year-old boy who is feared drowned reportedly ran out of fuel while jet skiing on the Hot and Cold Lake, Sand Pit/Red Village, Region…
Maritime teams secure top-three finish for Guyana in Caribbean challenge
Guyana copped third place in the latest Seaport Cooperation Project (SEACOP) Joint Maritime Control Unit (JMCU) Caribbean competition, scoring 72 out of 80, a release…
Guyana offers strategic investment gateway to Qatar
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday pitched Guyana as a key investment destination with strong geographic and market advantages during a phone call with…
‘15 minutes to reach home’: Father recalls chilling warning before wife strangles daughter
A warning from the children’s mother that he had 15 minutes to reach home or face regret is among the chilling details emerging from a…
Police warn: Do not fly kites near power lines or retrieve kites stuck in wires
The Guyana Police Force is urging parents, guardians, and children across the country to observe proper safety precautions while flying kites during the Easter weekend.…