Jul 1, 2026
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Baksh, Breedy among six named Puisne Judges
The Judicial Service Commission has selected six people for appointment as Puisne Judges in the Judiciary, the Commission announced. The appointees are Sueanna Lovell, Registrar…
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Boy rescued six days after Venezuela quakes as death toll passes 1,943
A three-year-old boy has been pulled alive from the rubble six days after devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, a Jordanian rescue team has said. The child,…
Building Expo 2026 draws 50,000 visitors, distributes 1,000 lots and $17M in steel and cement vouchers
More than 1,000 house lots and 700 Agreements of Sale were distributed as the International Building Expo 2026 concluded after attracting more than 50,000 visitors…
ERC launches dialogue to inform race relations policy
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has launched a national dialogue aimed at strengthening ethnic harmony as Guyana marks 60 years of independence, with discussions expected…
Unenforced demerit law enables reckless drivers to keep licences, says Road Safety Council chair
Strict enforcement of the drivers' demerit point system could promote safer road usage by suspending the licences of more errant drivers, Chairman of the Guyana…
GLDA denies abandoning farmers amid flood-related livestock losses
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) on Tuesday rejected claims that livestock have been dying across the country without intervention, saying recent floods had caused…
Police ranks complete course on emotional intelligence, leadership and de-escalation
Forty-four Region 10 ranks of the Guyana Police Force completed a two-day seminar on Emotional Intelligence aimed at improving their communication skills, leadership qualities and…
Herstelling fire forces venue change, but grant distribution stays on track
Cash grant distribution scheduled for the Herstelling/Little Diamond area will go ahead as planned on Friday despite a fire that damaged a building at the…
For Corentyne mother of four, school season finally feels lighter
Corina Hope of Kiltearn Village, Corentyne, used to dread the transportation bill that came with sending her daughter to Berbice High School each term. This…
Two GDF officers, 28 ranks complete Brazilian jungle training
Two officers and 28 other ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) have completed an intensive Jungle Life Training programme conducted by Brazil's 1st Jungle…
Over $1B to flow into Region Two through cash grant
More than $1 billion will be injected into Region Two's economy through the distribution of the Because We Care Cash Grant, PPP Member of Parliament…
Guyana Open set for October 31-November 1 return at Lusignan
The Guyana Open, the country's premier golfing championship, will return to the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) on October 31 and November 1. The tournament is…
Pride parade rolls through Georgetown as bible-wielding protesters urge repentance
Rainbow colours were visible in Georgetown on Saturday as the Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination wrapped up Guyana Pride Festival 2026 with its annual pride…
GWI offers free toilet upgrades to protect water sources
Guyana Water Inc. is urging citizens to sign up for its Household Sanitation Improvement Project, warning that pit latrines pose a danger to vulnerable water…
Cash grants significantly ease financial burden on families, says Region Six chairman
The Because We Care cash grant distribution got off to a smooth start in Region Six on Monday, with Regional Chairman Junior Basant saying…
Aftershock frays nerves as Venezuela death toll surpasses 1,700
Many areas of Venezuela devastated by last week's twin earthquakes have yet to receive significant government help, leaving residents to carry out much of the…