Mar 10, 2026
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Two garbage trucks to help address waste, sanitation challenges at Charity Market
Two garbage trucks will be provided to the Charity area to strengthen waste management and improve sanitation at the Charity Amazon Market, Minister of Local…
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Body of missing West Coast Berbice fisherman found at Cottage foreshore
The search for missing West Coast Berbice fisherman Ryan Roberts, 33, ended on Sunday after a body believed to be his was discovered along the…
Kidney care to expand amid rising dialysis demand
The health sector is preparing to expand kidney care services across the country as the government moves to decentralise nephrology treatment beyond the capital. The…
Appeal Court refuses urgent stay in Mohamed extradition case; ruling set for March 17
The Court of Appeal on Tuesday refused an urgent request to halt extradition proceedings against businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar Mohamed, but said…
Suddie roadside vendors to move to new market within six months
Vendors operating along the roadside at Suddie met on Tuesday with Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, to discuss plans for their…
Massy Distribution plans new logistics facility in Guyana
Massy Distribution plans to break ground on a new logistics facility in Guyana within the next few months as part of its regional expansion strategy,…
10 entrepreneurs secure $1M each in Demerara Bank startup programme
Ten entrepreneurs have each received $1 million in grant funding from Demerara Bank Limited after emerging as winners of the 2025–2026 DBL Innovation Tank programme.…
25 influential women to be honoured
The organisers of the 25 Influential Women Leaders Award (25IWLA) have announced the honourees for their 7th annual leadership awards, recognising women who have made…
140 women entrepreneurs empowered through leadership, finance programmes
More than 140 women entrepreneurs graduated from three business development programmes on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen women-led enterprises and expand…
Sandiford victorious in Open Chess Championship Qualifiers
Keron Sandiford, after two weekends of intense competition, won the National Open Chess Championship Qualifiers, while young Kataleya Sam took home the first-place prize in…
Closure of Strait of Hormuz brings windfall to Guyana, but economist says imported inflation looms
Guyana stands to benefit from a windfall in oil revenues following Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but the disruption could also drive inflation,…
Guyana expected to remain strong amid global economic headwinds
Caribbean economies face an uncertain outlook in 2026 amid global economic headwinds, although Guyana is expected to remain a standout performer as its rapidly expanding…
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin coming to Guyana in March
Beauty brands Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin, founded by singer and entrepreneur Rihanna, will launch in Guyana later this month, marking the brands’ expansion into…
Guyana advances offshore 3D seismic survey to boost exploration and investor confidence
The Government of Guyana said on Monday it has advanced plans for a large-scale 3D multi-client seismic survey offshore, a project aimed at strengthening the…
Woman among three remanded over armed robbery at Rose Hall Town supermarket
A 34-year-old woman is among three persons who have been remanded to prison after being charged in connection with an armed robbery targeting a Corentyne…
Videsh John and Gregory Singh identified as missing after molasses barge sinks
Two missing men have been identified as 22-year-old Videsh John of Goed Banan Land, East Canje, Berbice, and 52-year-old Gregory Singh, after a molasses barge…