Jan 15, 2026
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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…
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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…
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…
Young robber shot in buttocks
A 13-year-old male was shot in the gluteal area during an alleged attempted robbery in front of Brickdam Cathedral, Georgetown, on Wednesday, police said. The…
$965,580 in cannabis plants destroyed in Berbice
Cannabis plants worth an estimated $965,580 were destroyed during a police eradication exercise at Wel te Vreeden, Canje Creek, Berbice on Wednesday. Police ranks, led…
Second phase of development planned for Rosignol fisheries wharf
Plans for a second phase of development are underway at the Rosignol Fisheries Cooperative Wharf in Region Five, aimed at transforming the facility into a…
Mitchell upstages Rahul as New Zealand level series
Daryl Mitchell and Will Young powered New Zealand to their highest successful chase in India, ending an eight-match losing streak against the hosts. They might…
National Gymnasium outdoor basketball court closed for maintenance
The outdoor basketball court at the National Gymnasium will undergo a makeover from January 15 to January 23, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced.…
Work speeds ahead on Buzz Bee Dam–Land of Canaan Highway
Construction is underway across all eight lots of the four-lane Buzz Bee Dam to Land of Canaan Highway, the latest addition to the East Bank’s…
Mas Mani Carnival to launch 2026 costume collections this weekend
Mas Mani Carnival, Guyana’s fastest-growing carnival band, is set to unveil its 2026 costume collections this Sunday at the Tribe Gastronomic Lounge. The launch will…
$450M NAREI lab to revolutionise agriculture with disease-free plantlets
A $450 million biotechnology plant tissue culture laboratory at the NAREI compound in Mon Repos is set to boost agricultural production by supplying clean, disease-free,…
Driver arrested after fleeing crash that killed 22-year-old
Police have arrested a driver who fled the scene of a late-night crash in Berbice that killed a 22-year-old passenger, authorities said on Monday. The…
Pomeroon family displaced by fire receives support
A family left homeless by a fire in Arpiaco, Upper Pomeroon, on Sunday has received much-needed relief from officials in Region Two. The blaze destroyed…
Clubs, outstanding footballers honoured
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) recently marked a proud moment for local football with an official cheque presentation ceremony held at the National Training Centre…
Weapon, substance recovered in suspected murder–suicide at Georgetown guest house
Police are investigating a suspected murder–suicide at a guest house on Lime Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown, early Tuesday. The victims have been identified as Loriann, 31,…
Slingerz delivers strong performance in Brazil
Slingerz Racing Stable kicked off the 2026 racing season with a strong performance on Monday at the Grand Prix City Hall of Rio de Janeiro…