Sep 6, 2026
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Golden Generation Hub continues to support nation’s senior citizens
The Golden Generation Hub is continuing to support Guyana’s elderly by creating more opportunities for seniors to remain active, socially connected and engaged in their…
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Young Officer Cadet makes history as first woman to gain prestigious Sandhurst selection
Eighteen-year-old Officer Cadet Fianna Maria Tading has made history as the first woman in the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to be selected for training at…
New advanced screening scanners improve security at CJIA
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has introduced advanced screening technology to strengthen security checks while making the screening process smoother and more efficient for passengers…
Puruni River Bridge construction begins to improve access for Region seven communities
The existing pontoon crossing at the Puruni River in Region 7 is set to be replaced with a permanent 109-metre modular steel bridge. The move…
Six US deportees arrive in Guyana under temporary agreement
Six Cuban and Afghan nationals deported from the United States have arrived in Guyana under a temporary migration agreement between the two countries. That is…
Vibert Dummett Turns Bleach Into Art—and Enterprise
Bleach is more than a household chemical for 25-year-old Guyanese artist Vibert Dummett. It is one of the tools helping him transform his artistic talent…
Traditional craft builds business for Region One artisan
At 60, Indigenous artisan Leomie Willis is determined to pass on the traditional skills she has spent years developing, but those skills have already helped…
Leonora begin pee-wee title defence September 19
Defending champions Leonora Primary will begin their title defence on September 19 when the Courts Optical Under-11 Pee-Wee Schools’ Football Tournament returns for its 13th…
Police inspector under close arrest after shooting minibus driver during roadside argument
A Police Inspector has been placed under close arrest after allegedly opening fire on a minibus driver following a roadside argument along the Buxton Railway…
Mistrial declared in polarising case of US mother accused of killing three children
A judge has declared a mistrial in the closely watched case of a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children, after jurors failed…
SOTIC 2026 expected to drive tourism investment and partnerships
Guyana is looking to leverage the upcoming State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026 to attract investment, build regional partnerships and create new opportunities…
Bartica service centre records 6,000 transactions since August
Approximately 6,000 transactions have been processed at Bartica’s new Government Service Centre since it began operating in August, pointing to strong demand for easier access…
Government threatens to shut down scrap-metal trade
The government is threatening to shut down Guyana’s scrap-metal trade if the purchase and sale of stolen copper continue. The warning follows the theft of…
Warriors close in on CPL lead after fifth win
The Guyana Amazon Warriors are within touching distance of the top of the Caribbean Premier League standings after extending their perfect start to five matches…
Guyana agrees to receive US migrants who are not Guyanese
Guyana has agreed to receive migrants leaving the United States,even though they are neither Guyanese citizens nor being returned to their home countries. On Saturday,…
UN backs new world map showing Africa at its true size
A centuries-old world map that makes Africa appear far smaller than it really is is facing a new challenge after the United Nations backed the…