Jul 2, 2026
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88-year-old pensioner recalls terrifying moment roof was ripped from her home
More than a week after a powerful windstorm tore through communities across Region Two, many affected residents say the frightening memories remain vivid, even as…
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450+ farmers benefitting as Black Belly Sheep population tops 5,000
More than 450 farmers have directly benefited from the Black Belly Sheep Project since its launch in 2022, with the national breeding stock now exceeding…
Minister Bharrat to represent Latin America, Caribbean on EITI board
Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat has been appointed to the International Board of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), representing Latin America and the Caribbean…
Smart meters, EV charging among initiatives in new energy plan
Electricity consumption could be cut by 516 gigawatt-hours by 2030, a 20 per cent reduction against projected generation of 2,508 gigawatt-hours, under a Demand Side…
President vows to decisively address any new Corentyne bridge request, stands firm on joint project
The Corentyne River Bridge remains a joint undertaking between Guyana and Suriname, President Dr Irfaan Ali said on Wednesday, dismissing suggestions that either country would…
Magistrate ordered to pay $50,000 after wrongly dismissing money laundering charges
The High Court has quashed a magistrate's decision to dismiss four money laundering charges against a Diamond businessman and three others, ruling the case had…
Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll climbs to 2,200, 50,000 still missing
Venezuela native Abelardo Rincón built a life for six years in the US state of Georgia - working in a car dealership, marrying and looking…
Cuban national dies in multi-vehicle collision on Demerara bridge road
A 65-year-old Cuban national died on Wednesday in a multi-vehicle collision on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge Access Road, East Bank Demerara, police…
Businessman arrested over alleged plot to kidnap man
A 36-year-old businessman was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly arranging and paying part of a fee to have another man kidnapped, Police said. Acting on…
New $421.2 million block to ease overcrowding at St. Joseph’s High
A $421.2 million annex will rise at St Joseph's High School as officials today turned the sod, launching an expansion project that will ease…
Six new Puisne Judges sworn in to boost judicial capacity
Six members of the legal profession were sworn in as Puisne Judges on Wednesday, boosting Guyana’s judicial capacity amid rising demand for court services,…
Prayer and tradition mark start of Police Force’s 187th anniversary celebrations
The rhythmic beat of ceremonial drums echoed across Eve Leary this morning as members of the Guyana Police Force gathered in prayer, praise and…
Nandlall: $85,000 grant is for education, not entertainment
Attorney General Anil Nandlall is urging parents and guardians to ensure funds from the state-funded Because We Care cash grant are used to support their…
Lands Commission to be fully digitised within four years, says President
The Guyana Lands and Survey Commission is expected to be fully digitised within four years, with advanced technology deployed across every department to overhaul how…
ExxonMobil Guyana backs second edition of ORIGINS fashion festival
ExxonMobil Guyana has been named a Strategic Partner for the second edition of ORIGINS: Guyana Fashion Festival, the Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Commerce and…
National unemployment rate cut in half, says Minister Singh
National unemployment rate was cut in half during President Irfaan Ali's first term, falling from 12.8 per cent in 2020 to 6.8 per cent in…