Jun 26, 2026
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Ireland stun world champions India for historic T20 win
Ireland caused a massive shock by claiming their first senior international victory over world champions India in Friday's opening T20 international in Belfast. With key…
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PSC laments poor road culture, says costing Guyana billions
The Private Sector Commission says Guyana's poor road culture is becoming an economic problem, where the misuse of the roadways is costing the state billions…
Mother of dead teen calls for justice, expresses concerns over circumstances of death
Padminie Megnauth, 36, could barely hold back tears as she called for justice over the death of her only son — 16-year-old Aftaz King, who…
Man arrested after woman’s body found floating in trench
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a West Coast Demerara woman whose body was found floating in a trench,…
US$75M Massy Hub to set new benchmark for warehousing and automotive service in Guyana
Massy Group broke ground Thursday on a US$75 million automated distribution facility and automotive showroom in Houston, East Bank Demerara, as the Trinidad-based conglomerate deepened…
Minister Croal: Nearly half of 53,000 house lots went to low-income families
Nearly half of the 53,000 house lots allocated by government between 2020 and 2025 went to low-income families, Housing Minister Collin Croal said Thursday at…
Guyana to build more than 300 homes in Jamaica as second phase of Melissa recovery begins
Guyana will deliver a second phase of support for Jamaica's recovery from Hurricane Melissa, beginning with the construction of more than 300 homes, President Dr…
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 589 as international rescue teams arrive
The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to 589, with nearly 3,000 people injured, as international rescue teams poured into…
Minister Walrond pledges swift action if culpability found in teen’s death
Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond has pledged a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the death of 16-year-old Altaf King, warning that any criminal or…
Tarpaulins, zinc sheets distributed as teams work around the clock in storm-hit Region Two
A large-scale recovery operation is under way across Region Two after a powerful windstorm struck the Essequibo Coast on Wednesday, with authorities working around the…
Stipend hikes for 1,000-plus local government officials coming in days, says Manickchand
Local government officials across Guyana are set to receive significant increases to their monthly stipends within days, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya…
Guyana joins regional effort to support Venezuela as death toll climbs to 188
Guyana has joined a growing regional and international effort to support Venezuela after two massive earthquakes devastated parts of the country, killing at least 188…
Fire caused by child playing with matches leaves family of four homeless
A fire, reportedly caused by a child playing with matches, destroyed a two-storey wooden and concrete home at Lot 127 Bath Plantation, Hope, West Coast…
Families cling to hope as search continues for missing fishermen
Families of two fishermen who disappeared at sea during Wednesday's violent storm are clinging to hope as search efforts by the Guyana Coast Guard and…
Banks open to finance condo development, Attorney General assures developers
Banks in Guyana have no objection to financing condominium developments or unit purchases, Attorney General Anil Nandlall said Tuesday, urging developers to press ahead with…
Leverage diaspora connections to unlock US markets, businesses told
Businesses are being urged not to shy away from leveraging the Guyanese diaspora in the United States, as a means of securing international partnerships. Speaking…