Aug 31, 2026
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Motorcyclist Roshan Alli dies in head-on collision on Corentyne road
A 53-year-old motorcyclist from Number 76 Village, Corentyne, died on Friday evening after a head-on collision along the Number 75 Village Public Road, in front…
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Water rationing may be needed if dry spell worsens, says hydromet chief
Irrigation water rationing may become necessary if Guyana's prolonged dry spell worsens, Chief Hydrometeorological Officer Dr Garvin Cummings has warned, as reduced rainfall and higher…
Mother tells how daughter slipped from her grasp in north Cyprus ferry disaster
Ayten Bicer felt her 12-year-old daughter slip from her hands and disappear as a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus on Sunday, killing at least eight…
Four-year-old dies as car overturns on Mahaica trail
A 4-year-old child died after a motor car overturned several times along the St Cuthbert's Mission Trail, Mahaica River, East Coast Demerara, at about 17:30…
Therapist Joses Solomon says young people entering the workforce must learn to speak up, guard against becoming victims of social media pressures
For many young people who recently completed their Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE), leaving school and entering the workforce…
New culinary arts centre opens with a mission to turn heritage into livelihoods
From family kitchens to a national platform, Guyana's culinary heritage now has a home built to turn recipes into livelihoods. The Ministry of Human Services…
Guyana Digital School set for new online programmes ahead of Education Month
Registration is now open for students in Grades 1–11 to access the expanded Guyana Digital School (GDS) learning platform, providing students with free digital educational…
Republic Bank CPL live stream viewership surges more than 100 per cent fuelled by Indian fans
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has recorded an increase in live stream viewership of more than 100 per cent for the 2026 season,…
Police investigate two suspected suicides in separate communities
Police are investigating two separate suspected suicide cases following the deaths of a 52-year-old driver in Meadow Bank, East Bank Demerara, and a 17-year-old student…
Guyana Folk Festival Season opens in Brooklyn
The 2026 Guyana Folk Festival Season officially opens today in Brooklyn, New York, launching a week-long celebration of Guyanese heritage. Under the theme “Roots, Rhythms…
Mining communities celebrate Pork Knockers Day across Guyana
Mining communities across Guyana came alive with games, competitions and camaraderie as the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) hosted its annual Pork Knockers Day…
Concrete road upgrades signal wider development push in Kuru Kuru
Several kilometres of major community roads in Kuru Kuru, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, have been upgraded to concrete, marking a significant improvement in access and…
Guyana Takes Bronze at FIFAe Championship
Guyana has made history with a third-place finish at the inaugural FIFAe Continental Championship by Concacaf in Mexico City. The national eFootball Mobile squad of…
Bosai Donates Six Generators to Boost Linden Power
Six one-megawatt generators donated by Bosai Minerals Group Guyana Inc. and Guyana Manganese Inc. are expected to boost Linden’s electricity supply as demand grows across…
Guyanese Teen Joins Global Space Mission in India
Guyanese teenager Nareeta Devi Nandkumar is representing the country in India at Mission ShakthiSAT, an international space technology programme involving girls from 108 countries. Nandkumar…
40 Youth to gain job, business skills
Forty young people from eight communities will receive vocational training, mentoring and possible job-placement support under a new $6.5 million skills programme. The 12-month Youth…