Jul 29, 2026
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Temporary chicken imports sought as poultry production declines
The Guyana Poultry Producers Association (GPPA) is seeking government approval for the temporary importation of chicken to help meet rising demand amid a decline in…
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CCJ dismisses the Mohameds appeal against extradition proceedings
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Wednesday dismissed an appeal by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, upholding the validity of…
Maths camp marks 10 years of turning curiosity into skill
In a conference room at the World Trade Centre Georgetown, a group of teenagers is doing something most of their peers would consider unthinkable during…
Development bank offices for every region, recruitment process under way, says Minister Ally
The government has begun preparations to establish the Guyana Development Bank following passage of the enabling legislation in the National Assembly, including setting up regional…
Families’ wishes will be honoured, says PM Phillips as MV Barima settles deeper into seabed mud
The Government will honour the wishes of families affected by the MV Barima disaster in deciding whether to salvage the wreck or leave it…
MV Barima victim laid to rest as daughter’s engineering dream lives on
Behind the grief surrounding the loss of 46-year-old Devon Mars was the story of a father driven by one purpose, providing a better life for…
Fourth season of T10 Tapeball Blast opens in Berbice on August 8
The fourth season of the Lotto/Let's Bet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast gets underway on August 8, with Berbice hosting the opening weekend of the…
Workers by day, students by night: 83 graduate from Port Mourant training centre
Eighty-three graduates are now better equipped to enter the workforce and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities after completing the National Training Programme for Youth Empowerment (NTPYE) at…
Commission of Inquiry will not affect prosecution of MV Barima murder charges, says DPP
The work of an independent Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy will not affect the prosecution of murder charges already instituted in the…
23 of 26 MV Barima survivors receive psychosocial support; Persaud urges public not to hesitate to seek help
Twenty-three of the 26 survivors of the MV Barima tragedy, along with the families of 27 deceased victims, have received psychosocial support, the Ministry of…
Emancipation Bazaar celebrates African culture, identity on Main Street
The rhythmic sounds of African music, vibrant prints and handcrafted creations have once again transformed Main Street into a celebration of heritage as the African…
Four charged, remanded over $4M Corentyne home invasion
Four young men have been charged and remanded to prison in connection with a violent home invasion at No. 1 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, during which…
Guyana accredits first non-resident ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Safraaz Ahmad Shadood was accredited today as Guyana's first non-resident ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, presenting his letter of credence in the role.…
Szeplaki wins Round Four of National Top Flight Golf League at Lusignan
Joseph Szeplaki won Round Four of the National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) on Sunday with a net score of 72, taking the maximum eight…
Captain, chief mate and goods superintendent charged with murder, remanded over MV Barima tragedy
Three employees of the Transport and Harbour Department were charged with murder on Tuesday in connection with the deaths of passengers aboard the MV Barima,…
No stone will be left unturned in MV Barima probe, says President
The Government of Guyana will "leave no stone unturned" in determining the full circumstances surrounding the MV Barima disaster, President Dr Irfaan Ali said in…