Dec 12, 2025
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Inter-Caribbean launches Barbados–Guyana service
Guyana on Thursday welcomed Inter-Caribbean Airways’ inaugural service from Barbados to the Eugene F. Correia International Airport, as the country’s surging economy continues to boost…
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Duffy five-for triggers West Indies slide to give New Zealand first win of WTC cycle
New Zealand 278 for 9 dec (Hay 61, Conway 60, Phillip 3-70) and 57 for 1 (Conway 28*, Williamson 16*, Phillip 1-17) beat West Indies…
Local insurance companies with LCC can provide coverage for oil spills
Local insurers are now positioned to play a direct role in Guyana’s offshore petroleum sector, following new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules that require oil…
83 women empowered with business grants
Eighty-three women in Guyana were awarded business grants on Wednesday to launch or expand entrepreneurial ventures. The grants, totalling approximately $25 million, were distributed through…
Planned sugar refinery to create 60 jobs
A planned white sugar refinery at the former Wales Sugar Estate is expected to create about 75 jobs during construction and 60 permanent positions once…
Guyana to participate in Central American and Caribbean Youth Chess Festival
Nine young chess players will travel to Puerto Rico to compete in the 20th Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Youth Chess Festival, scheduled for December…
Professor Persaud appointed UG Pro Chancellor
The University of Guyana has appointed Professor Randolph Persaud as Pro Chancellor, following elections held by the institution’s 12th Council on December 8, 2025, the…
‘Shoulders’ admits to Home Affairs Ministry burglary, multiple others
Neil Madas, 48, an unemployed man with no fixed address, was on Wednesday charged with five counts of break and enter and larceny allegedly committed…
Spirit of the Season: Adams makes generous donation to Lusignan Golf Club
The festive season of goodwill has brought an especially meaningful gift to the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC), as celebrated Guyanese sportsman Carlos Adams has donated…
BP, Woodside and Chevron are big winners at Gulf of Mexico oil and gas auction
Woodside Energy and Chevron were the top winners on Wednesday at the US government’s first sale of oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf…
50 diagnostic professionals enter health sector
Fifty diagnostic professionals — 30 X-ray Technicians and 20 Medical Laboratory Technicians — graduated on Thursday, marking what officials described as a significant boost to…
$35M heath post commissioned at Karaburi
Residents of Moruca and surrounding communities in Region One now have access to upgraded healthcare services following the commissioning of the $35 million Karaburi Health…
Future pilots to get head start with cadet training
Youth aspiring to become pilots are set to benefit from the launch of the Air Transport Cadets’ Next Generation of Aviation Professionals programme on Tuesday,…
PSC urges review of GECOM’s structure to avoid political gridlock
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has called for a national consultation to review the governance structure of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), saying reforms are…
Skull City being regularised: 33 households receive lots
The regularisation of the Skull City squatting area at Patentia on the West Bank Demerara is advancing with the Housing Ministry already allocated lots to…
Venezuelan opposition leader to miss Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado will miss the ceremony to award her the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Wednesday, the head of the…