Jul 12, 2026
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Family clings to memories of devoted father as they await justice
The family of Satesh "Toney" Persaud of Reliance, Essequibo Coast, is calling for justice weeks after he was killed in an accident on the public…
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Giving up video games, bicycle rides for studying pays off for young Bethany scholar
Putting aside video games and his bicycle paid off for 11-year-old Nashon Xavier Thomas of Bethany Village, Region Two, who emerged as the third top…
Aspiring lawyer, doctor and president among Region Six NGSA top students
Hours of studying, countless past papers, early mornings, late nights and the unwavering support of parents and teachers have paid off for Region Six's top…
Rashid, Mickle lead Guyana to third successive AmeriCup pre-qualifier win
Guyana finished its campaign on a winning note after defeating Bermuda 59-56 on Saturday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in the FIBA AmeriCup…
Sod turned for $528M East Ruimveldt Market redevelopment
The sod was turned on Saturday for the $528,370,300 redevelopment of the East Ruimveldt Market, marking the start of a major project to upgrade infrastructure…
Farmers’ incomes nearly double as five-year agriculture project wraps up
A five-year push to modernise Guyana's agriculture sector has paid off, nearly doubling average net incomes for participating farmers, stakeholders said at the close-out…
Orealla, Siparuta youth design own solution to drug abuse as part of leadership programme
Twenty-five Indigenous youth from Orealla and Siparuta graduated Tuesday from a civic leadership programme that saw them design and implement their own community solution…
NGSA top student Zaida Gonzalez wants to be a doctor
Eleven-year-old Zaida Gonzalez, a student on the Essequibo Coast, achieved a perfect score at the 2026 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) and already has…
Mustapha stands firm on rice farmer support, says ’we don’t fear criticism’
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha declared that the Government does not fear criticism, as he led the distribution of relief cheques to rice farmers in…
Years without a social worker ending as Mahdia trains its first
For years, Mahdia's most vulnerable families had nowhere to turn when a child needed protection or a survivor needed advocacy — now, a new…
New $201.8M Charlestown Health Centre brings HPV testing, chronic care closer to 2,000 residents
A new $201.8 million health centre offering cervical cancer screening, HPV testing and chronic disease management opened its doors in Charlestown Friday, part of…
Khan, Drayton, Pitamber lead Guyana’s charge at CARIFTA Chess Championship
FM Anthony Drayton CM Taffin Khan CM Sachin Pitamber Over 30 Guyanese chess players ranging in age from seven to 35 will compete in the…
NGSA 2026 results exceed regional benchmark and mark Guyana’s best performance ever, says Education Minister
Education Minister Sonia Parag hailed the 2026 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results as the strongest ever recorded in Guyana, attributing the achievement to years…
Mathematics leads NGSA pass rate gains as girls outperform boys in all subjects
Pass rates improved across all four subject areas of the 2026 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), with Mathematics recording the most significant gains, according…
Digital school to offer full primary and secondary curriculum online
The Guyana Digital School will expand to provide online access to the complete primary and secondary school curriculum, from Grades One to Eleven, said…
Record 20 pupils tie for NGSA top spot, credit hard work and preparation for success
Twenty students achieved perfect scores in the 2026 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), marking the first time in the examination's history that so many…