Aug 23, 2026
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Power-hitting festival sets up blockbuster Essequibo final today
High-octane hitting, nerve-shredding chases and hefty prize money set the stage as the Essequibo leg reaches its climax, with four teams locking horns to determine…
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From late nights of study to a future in mechanical engineering
Seventeen-year-old Dinesh Persaud of Lot 77, Suddie Housing Scheme is already looking toward a future shaped by his fascination with mechanics, machinery and the determination…
UNESCO calls for communities to remember the slave trade and its abolition
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is calling on countries to involve young people, educators, artists and communities in commemorative activities marking…
Canawaima Ferry Service Suspended Over Technical Issues
The Guyana-Suriname ferry service has been temporarily suspended due to technical issues aboard the M.V. Canawaima, leaving passengers travelling between the two countries facing uncertainty…
Telecom Vandalism Affects 7,000 Customers in Two Months
About 7,000 residential and business customers have been affected by service disruptions linked to vandalism and copper theft over the past two months, One Communications…
OneCivic Proposes Digital Platform for City Council
The Georgetown City Council is being asked to digitise several municipal services through a proposal from OneCivic, a platform designed to connect citizens with government…
1.5MW Genset Arrives in Linden to Boost Power Supply
Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar announced on Saturday that an additional 1.5-megawatt portable generating set has arrived at Bosai’s Linden power house, as…
Passengers Travelling to Suriname Stranded as M.V. Canawaima Halted
Passengers remain stranded at Moleson Creek, Region Six, despite a new technical assessment proposing that the M.V. Canawaima continue operating for another three months. The…
Guyana is building electronic vehicle repair capacity
Guyana is moving to strengthen its local capacity to service electric and hybrid vehicles, with the Guyana Energy Agency launching specialized training for electrical and…
Pharmacist urges patients to use medication safely
Taking medication safely is just as important as taking it in the first place, as the wrong dose, duplicate medicines or misunderstood instructions can turn…
Single Mothers Turn Carpentry Skills Into New Opportunities
Bibi Shaneeza Salem is learning how to build more than furniture. The single mother is putting her newly acquired carpentry skills to work on her…
26 Subjects, 15 Grade Ones and a Family Legacy of Excellence
Academic excellence is nothing new in the Dwarka household. At 17, Boveena Kareena Dwarka of Reliance, Essequibo Coast, is following a family tradition of high…
Brazilian delegation eyes trade opportunities with Guyana and CARICOM
Brazilian businesses are looking to Guyana as a possible gateway into the wider CARICOM market, as a delegation from Manaus and Boa Vista explores opportunities…
17 at 17: Anna Regina’s Karishma celebrates CSEC exam haul
At 17, Karishma Dhanoopdarie has 17 subjects and plenty of reasons to smile. The Anna Regina student emerged from this year’s examinations with an impressive…
2026 Berbice Expo to Spotlight AI as 20th Edition Approaches
The 20th Berbice Expo and Trade Fair will focus on the growing impact of artificial intelligence, with the milestone event set for October 2 to…
Several questioned as police probe shooting outside Office of the President
Several persons have been questioned as police investigate the discharging of a loaded firearm near the Office of the President on Friday evening. The Guyana…