Aug 13, 2026
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Jewellers see new standard as safeguard against impurities, false karat claims
In a small shop lined with glass cases of gleaming chains and rings, a customer's trust in a jeweller has always come down to a…
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Support in place for MV Barima-affected children ahead of school return, says Minister Persaud
Children affected by the MV Barima tragedy are being prepared to return to school with support in place to help them cope with loss and…
Minister Indar: Public-private deal targets bottled water affordability; government’s role not permanent
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) and bottled water manufacturers have agreed to pursue a collaborative public-private sector partnership to reduce the cost of bottled water,…
US eyes greater role in Guyana’s growth, signs counter-narcotics agreement
The United States is positioning Guyana as a key strategic partner in the Caribbean, as US Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau signals interest in…
Domestic airlines propose Government-backed fare relief for vulnerable groups, cite high operating costs
Domestic aviation operators have proposed to the Government a targeted transportation assistance programme, including a voucher system for schoolchildren, medical referrals, pensioners and low-income hinterland…
’Every day I still ring his phone’: Wife clings to hope as husband remains missing after MV Barima sinking
For Diane Cort, the reality that her husband, Neil, may never come home is difficult to comprehend. More than three weeks after the MV Barima…
BK International, JAGS Aviation slash Georgetown-Lethem air fares by over 10 per cent
A new scheduled charter service between Georgetown and Lethem is offering fares more than 10 per cent below the market rate, as BK International partners…
From first plant to first fruit: Dragon fruit takes root along the Linden–Soesdyke Highway
Nine months ago, growing dragon fruit was an unfamiliar idea for many farmers along the Linden–Soesdyke Highway. Today, rows of climbing cactus plants are rewarding…
Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake
A 32-year-old woman, who had been trapped under rubble for 36 hours following the 7.4-magnitude quake which shook western Colombia, has been rescued alive. Daniela…
’That was it’ — sister recalls final moments in Georgetown double stabbing, calls for justice
The families of two Berbice men who were allegedly stabbed to death in Georgetown on Friday are demanding justice, as police continue investigating the circumstances…
Guyana, US sign agreement to boost military coordination
Guyana and the United States on Monday signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) establishing a framework for the assignment of liaison officers between the Guyana…
Dr Ramayya released on $200K station bail as police await legal advice in Nigg fatal accident
Dr Veerasammy Ramayya, 79, has been released on $200,000 station bail as police await legal advice in connection with the fatal accident that claimed the…
CH&PA: Mohamed’s ’grossly overpriced’ Versailles-Parika Highway claim ’overly simplistic’
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed's claim that the proposed Versailles-to-Parika Four-Lane Highway is "grossly overpriced" rests on a flawed comparison that ignores vast differences in scale…
Bauxite firms in talks over US$150M Guyana expansion
A US$150 million investment package to expand bauxite mining and processing in Guyana was the focus of talks on Tuesday, as Public Utilities and Aviation…
Nearly six motorists charged daily for tint violations, says Traffic Chief
Nearly six motorists are being charged every day for tint violations, with 751 persons charged since enforcement of Guyana's new tint regulations began on April…
DDL makes spirited expansion in St Kitts, targets wider Caribbean market
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) is expanding its operations in St Kitts and Nevis, positioning the facility as a regional hub for distributing a wider range…