May 29, 2026
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Son detained as police probe suspected murder of mother
A 55-year-old supervisor was found dead inside her West Coast Demerara home in what police are treating as a suspected murder, after relatives discovered her…
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Low-lying Kwakwani communities hit by rising floodwaters
Several communities in Kwakwani, Region Ten, are at risk of flooding as rising water levels continue to threaten homes and livelihoods during the ongoing May–June…
Farmers, officers trained in climate-smart systems to enhance productivity
More than 90 farmers, extension officers and agricultural professionals across six regions have been trained in modern greenhouse production and digital farming technologies, as efforts…
Plaisance, Melanie claim Commander’s Cup youth football crowns
Melanie Football Club and Plaisance United have been crowned champions of the Commander’s Cup Youth Football Competition, which concluded recently under the coordination of Regional…
AK-47 case: Taxi driver weeps in court, claims he was under peer pressure
Stephen Rajah, 33, broke down in tears after appearing virtually before the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, as he pleaded for bail after being…
Teen remanded on murder charge; defence says he was pinned down in fatal attack
A 17-year-old Corentyne, Berbice teenager has been remanded to the Juvenile Holding Centre after appearing in court on a murder charge in connection with the…
Two teachers sent on leave as investigation launched into alleged abuse at David Rose School
Two teachers attached to the David Rose Special Education Needs School in Georgetown have been sent on administrative leave after a video appeared online showing…
60 boxers ready to light up GBA Development card
Some 60 fighters are expected to compete in the Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) latest Development Tournament on Saturday, said national coach Lennox Daniels. The tournament,…
Migrant unit, grants and curriculum reforms rolled out to improve education access for migrant students
The Education Ministry is strengthening measures to improve access to schooling for migrant children amid concerns that some remain outside the formal education system. This…
Guyana, Saudi delegation discuss beef production, Skeldon sugar revival
Guyana stepped up efforts to attract foreign investment in the agriculture sector on Wednesday, holding talks with a Saudi delegation on expanding beef production and…
Linden educators mark Independence with culture and cuisine showcase
Educators in Linden, Region Ten, marked Guyana’s 60th Independence anniversary with a cultural showcase highlighting the country’s ethnic diversity, heritage and unity. The event, titled…
Arson leaves Corentyne mother, four children homeless
A Corentyne mother and her four children are homeless after a fire, confirmed to have been deliberately set, destroyed their two-bedroom home at Free Yard,…
Miner dies in pit collapse at Chi Chi Backdam
A 25-year-old miner from Region Nine died on Tuesday afternoon after a mining pit collapsed at Chi Chi Backdam along the Upper Mazaruni River, police…
France reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty in Independence Day message
French President Emmanuel Macron has extended warm congratulations to Guyana on the occasion of its 60th Independence anniversary, while reaffirming France’s strong commitment to the…
Nandlall pushes for stronger CFATF–judiciary ties to combat financial crime
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has called on the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) to strengthen its institutional relationship with regional judiciaries to improve conviction…
Taxi driver remanded in connection with discovery of 10 AK-47s
Stephen Rajah, 33, a taxi driver of Back Street, Goed Fortuin Village, West Bank Demerara, was remanded to prison on Thursday after being charged with…