Jul 14, 2026
2 min read
Court frees Duncan, convicts three others in $400 million gold theft case
Andray Duncan has been freed of a charge of simple larceny in connection with the theft of 1,000 ounces of gold valued at $400 million…
News
Strong aviation safety key to economic growth, says industry experts
Guyana's aviation sector is expanding at an unprecedented pace, but maintaining high safety standards remains critical to protecting the country's economic gains and international reputation,…
Mother appeals for help as Corentyne teen feared drowned
A 14-year-old boy from Corentyne is feared drowned after reportedly disappearing in the Corentyne River while swimming with friends on Monday. Missing is Daveanand Balram,…
Demico Qik Serv opens branch in Bartica
Banks DIH Limited has opened its first Demico Qik Serv branch in Bartica, marking the seventh location for the fast food chain and extending its…
Tie-break denies Pitamber top spot as Guyana shines at CARIFTA Chess
Guyana's junior chess players delivered a strong showing at the CARIFTA Chess Championship 2026, with Candidate Master Sachin Pitamber posting the tournament's top score of…
Andre Boyce crowned 2026 National 8-Ball Champion
Andre Boyce has been crowned the 2026 National 8-Ball Champion following four days of intense competition, the Cue Sports Association Guyana (CSAG) and Mobile Money…
Region Five NGSA top performers credit discipline, sacrifice and family support for success
Months of sacrifice, discipline and quiet family support led to tears of joy and celebration for Region Five's top 10 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA)…
Man suffers fractured shoulder after fire service vehicle jumps red light causing five-vehicle collision
A man suffered a fractured right shoulder and facial lacerations after a fire service member's jeep allegedly ran a red light, triggering a five-vehicle chain…
Oil exploration ramps up as three firms advance, Cybele Energy granted extension
Three international oil companies are expected to commence exploration works soon, each granted a matter of months to begin seismic operations once approvals are granted.…
Youth comprise significant majority as Guyana’s population tops one million
Guyana is now officially home to more than one million people for the first time in its history, according to new estimates released by…
Minister Bharrat: Gold declarations meet target for first time in nine years
Guyana's gold declarations climbed to nearly 240,000 ounces in the first half of 2026, meeting the government's budgeted target for the first time in nine…
Cattle neglect claims ’false’ and ’misleading’, says GLDA
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has pushed back against social media claims that cattle recently imported from Brazil were neglected and left confined for…
Police Force to appeal dismissal of Cybercrime charges against ’Bryan Max’
The Guyana Police Force said it will appeal a court ruling that dismissed two cybercrime charges against Bryan MacIntosh, called "Bryan Max." Senior Magistrate…
Court dismisses ammunition charge against Orealla man after prosecution fails to prove case
A 36-year-old Orealla Village man has been freed of a charge relating to the possession of ammunition after the court recently ruled that the prosecution…
Villagers block driver’s attempt to flee scene after fatal collision in Rosignol
A 77-year-old licensed liquor shop operator of Rosignol, West Bank Berbice, died on Saturday evening after the electric bike he was riding was struck by…
Guyana’s oldest Seventh-day Adventist, John ’Johnny’ Rudder of Islington Village, turns 104
Centenarian John "Johnny" Rudder of Islington Village on the East Bank of Berbice celebrated his 104th birthday on Sunday, marking more than a century of…