Sep 19, 2026
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$1B New Amsterdam market upgrade begins
Work has started on a $1.029 billion redevelopment of the New Amsterdam Market, which promises more space for vendors and improved conditions without forcing them…
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Golfers set for SBM Offshore tournament at Lusignan
Competition returns to the Lusignan Golf Club on Sunday as golfers battle for top honours in the SBM Offshore Guyana Golf Tournament. Tee-off is scheduled…
Trinidad bill could bring curfews and warrantless searches
A resident could wake up to find their community surrounded by roadblocks, movement restricted by a curfew and a permit required to leave or return…
Not this year: Warriors let fans down after dominant CPL run
The Guyana Amazon Warriors will not be lifting the Caribbean Premier League trophy this year. After dominating the league stage and giving supporters another reason…
Local food, beverage products draw interest at Miami trade show
Guyana's food and beverage products are attracting attention in Miami, with the World Trade Center Miami (WTC Miami) identifying opportunities for local businesses to expand…
Interest in robotics grows as Team Guyana heads to Korea
Young Guyanese are showing growing interest in robotics, with about 100 applications received this year for Team Guyana Robotics as the team prepares to represent…
Trump says he’s banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from White House
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he is banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House over their coverage of him. Trump,…
Guyana eyes deeper ties with China in renewable energy, smart infrastructure
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips has identified renewable energy, smart infrastructure, agricultural technology and marine science among new areas for expanded cooperation between Guyana…
Workplace inspections top 3,000 as Labour Ministry tightens safety push
More than 3,000 workplace inspections have been carried out across Guyana so far in 2026, as the Labour Ministry moves to tighten enforcement following a…
Less travel, lower costs: JC Chandisingh brings CAPE and university preparation closer to home for central Corentyne students
For 16-year-old Rebecca Smartt, the decision to pursue the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) was about more than continuing her education—it was about keeping her…
Sod turned for new $1.3B Zeelugt market
The sod has been turned for a new $1.3 billion market at Zeelugt, West Coast Demerara, expected to accommodate more than 90 vendors in a…
Nation’s late blitz seals maiden WCPL title for Warriors
Chedean Nation produced one of the greatest comebacks in Limacol WCPL history, powering the Guyana Amazon Warriors to their maiden title with a thrilling two-wicket…
Sheriff General Hospital Laboratory clears national quality benchmark
The Sheriff General Hospital Laboratory has secured national certification from the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), completing the assessment process in under five months.…
Truth defence sinks Goolsarran’s case against Jagdeo
Justice Peter Hugh has dismissed a defamation claim brought by former Auditor General Anand Goolsarran against Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, ruling that statements Jagdeo…
Pinktober 2026 shifts focus to include men’s health as prostate cancer overtakes breast cancer
More men in Guyana are being urged to prioritise their health as this year's Pinktober campaign broadens its focus beyond breast cancer, following a sharp…
496 allottees begin identifying Great Diamond plots after delays by delinquent contractors
Some 496 persons allocated residential lots at Great Diamond Block 7, East Bank Demerara, have begun identifying their lots, following delays caused by the poor…