Sep 9, 2026
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Minister Bharrat: Furniture shop planned for Mara, Plegt Anker; Canje Creek to be cleared
Loggers in the Mara, Plegt Anker area of Region Six could soon have access to a furniture or joinery shop under a plan aimed at…
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Housing Ministry assesses Riverview settlement for relocation, social interventions
The Ministry of Housing has commenced engagements with residents occupying an informal settlement along the riverbank at Riverview, Ruimveldt, as part of efforts to address…
UG Law Professor Courtney Abel earns regional honour for distinguished legal service
University of Guyana Law Professor Justice (Ret'd) Courtney A. Abel has earned a second major regional honour this year, receiving the 2026 Organisation of Commonwealth…
Patrick Prashad crowned NTFGL champion
Patrick Prashad has been crowned champion of the National Turf Golf League (NTFGL) Tour #2 after a commanding final-round performance on Sunday secured him the…
Joseph and Shadab turn the screw as Falcons end Warriors’ unbeaten run
The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons became the first side to defeat the Guyana Amazon Warriors this season, claiming a stunning 65-run victory at Providence Stadium…
Guyana assumes Pro Tempore presidency of Amazon health commission; malaria elimination, subcommission operationalisation high on agenda
Guyana assumed the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Special Commission on Health in the Amazon (CESAM) on Tuesday, succeeding Ecuador and beginning a new period…
Work on Gas-to-Energy advances substantially since June, says Prime Minister
Works on Guyana's Gas-to-Energy Project have advanced substantially since June, with several major components now installed and critical infrastructure progressing across key areas of the…
Guyana appointed to global aviation regulation panel for first time
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has secured a seat on the International Civil Aviation Organisation's (ICAO) Air Transport Regulation Panel (ATRP), a first for…
GPHC urges students to stay hydrated, use sunscreen and wear caps amid sweltering heat
With up to 80 hot-spell days forecast this year – nearly triple the historical average – the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is urging students…
Cleanliness, safety key to visitor experience, says Manickchand
Cleanliness, accessibility and safety – not just attractions – shape how visitors experience the country, Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand said on…
Consequences await senior public servants over procurement, payment breaches, Jagdeo warns
Public officials who breach procurement and payment regulations will face consequences, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo warned on Monday , as he convened a meeting…
Qatar, Guyana discuss deepening investment cooperation
Qatar and Guyana discussed deepening investment cooperation, as Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and President Dr Irfaan Ali held official talks at the Amiri…
GPL says unreported load increases by customers straining overloaded grid
Some customers are increasing their electrical load without notifying Guyana Power and Light (GPL), contributing to overloaded transformers and feeders as demand rises across the…
GPL grapples with faults as power outages hit several parts of Guyana
Power outages affected several parts of Guyana on Monday, as the Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) continues to grapple with faults across the electricity…
Linden break-ins spur moves to strengthen CPG presence
A spate of break-ins in Linden has prompted calls for stronger Community Policing Group (CPG) visibility, as the Government moves to boost training and investment…
$41 billion in investments fuelling economic and social development in Amerindian communities, says Minister Browne-Shadeek
More than $41 billion has been invested in Indigenous communities over the past five years, supporting economic, social and infrastructure development across villages, Minister of…