Mar 31, 2026
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Swift deportation for illegal Brazilian miners
Five Brazilian nationals have been ordered to leave Guyana within 24 hours after pleading guilty to illegal entry and illegal mining charges. The directive was…
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Lethem retail sector grows with new DDL, Cash and Carry outlets
Residents of Lethem now have access to a wider range of locally manufactured products with the opening of a new retail outlet by Demerara Distillers…
Sod turned for $40M Eccles/Ramsburg NDC office
Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand on Tuesday turned the sod for a new $40 million office for the Eccles/Ramsburg Neighbourhood Democratic Council…
Persaud leads tight field ahead of Promotech Golf League finale
The Promotech National Top Flight Golf League will be decided on April 12 at Lusignan Golf Club, with seven players still in contention after a…
Panel highlights evolving role of U.S. Constitution in modern democracy
The evolving nature of the U.S. Constitution and its impact on modern democracy was the focus of a panel discussion hosted by the U.S. Embassy…
US tariffs of 15 per cent on Guyanese exports could be cut to 10 per cent
The cost of trading with the United States could become cheaper as negotiations to further reduce the 15 per cent reciprocal tariff are expected. A…
Real-time mapping tools to improve forest monitoring
Guyana is stepping up efforts to strengthen forest monitoring and improve environmental reporting in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute. A two-day workshop opened…
Over 62,000 Guyanese receive cash grants, with $6.2 billion distributed
More than 62,000 Guyanese have already benefited from the government’s National Cash Grant Initiative, with about $6.2 billion processed for distribution directly into citizens’ bank…
Teams deployed, flood relief rolled out after heavy rains
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has deployed field teams and begun distributing relief supplies to communities affected by flooding following sustained rainfall from March 26…
US Ambassador praises government, says oil funds being used for citizen development
US Ambassador Nicole Theriot has praised the administration of President Irfaan Ali for what she described as a step in the right direction in governing…
US ambassador: Hard, unequivocal evidence exists against the Mohameds, confident of conviction
The United States has “hard evidence” against indicted Guyanese businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed and is confident of a conviction if they are extradited to…
Calls amplified for more women to join Guyana’s aviation sector
Calls have amplified for more women to join Guyana’s aviation sector, as the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) launched its first Women in Aviation Conference…
Caribbean has lost a ‘fine statesman’, says president
The death of former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi marks the loss of a “fine statesman” for the Caribbean, Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali said on Monday.…
Guyana shines at CARIFTA vs The Rest meet
Guyana’s junior team showcased impressive talent during the recent “CARIFTA vs The Rest” meet at the National Track and Field Centre, West Coast Demerara. The…
Expansion in Guyana drives ANSA McAL’s strong year-end performance
ANSA McAL’s operations in Guyana have emerged as a key driver of the conglomerate’s growth, contributing just over 12 per cent of group revenue in…
Karting incident: Vieira apologises for slapping Singh
Matthew Vieira has issued a public apology and accepted full responsibility after slapping fellow racer Ravi Singh during an incident at the GMR&SC karting competition.…