Aug 10, 2026
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Doctor in custody after Corentyne man struck down moments after buying food
A 42-year-old man was killed in a road accident along the Nigg Public Road, Corentyne, on Saturday night. Dead is Ishwarnauth Bisram, also known as…
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CCJ defends judicial integrity amid allegations
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has reaffirmed its commitment to judicial independence, integrity and public confidence in the administration of justice, following questions and…
US Deputy Secretary of State to meet President Ali, Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar this week
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana from August 9-12, the US Department of State said. In…
Removal of derelict vehicles, soundproofing for bars among plans for Rose Hall, President tells residents
Derelict vehicles, construction debris and noise nuisance from bars and entertainment venues are among the issues being addressed under a major infrastructural overhaul planned for…
Craigwell wages war on stigma, silence around mental health
Stigma and silence have long silenced mental health conversations for many Guyanese, but advocate Antoine Craigwell is working to change that, carrying these difficult discussions…
Lotto, Let’sBet clash in high-octane tapeball exhibition at Albion tonight
Women's tapeball cricket will take centre stage at the Albion Sports Complex tonight as Team Lotto and Team Let'sBet go head-to-head in a high-octane exhibition…
Consortium proposed to cut bottled water costs, says PSC
A joint venture or broader industry consortium could be key to lowering the cost of bottled water, the Private Sector Commission (PSC) said during talks…
New LPG cylinder standards approved to avoid leaks and explosions
Two National Standards governing LPG cylinders and low-pressure regulators have been approved as compulsory by the Government, following consumer concerns over explosions and leaks at…
Guyana Prize winners honoured as judges flag AI submissions, recommend disqualification
Judges at the 2025 Guyana Prize for Literature Awards Ceremony raised concerns over the use of artificial intelligence in literary submissions, urging organisers to establish…
’Keep writing and keep reading,’ PM Phillips tells writers and poets, pledges Government support for literary sector
"Keep writing and keep reading" was Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips' message to Guyana's writers at the 2025 Guyana Prize for Literature Award Ceremony…
President talks up value added, profitability and export market at Bush Lot Model Village consultation
Value-added production, including processing and packaging of local agricultural goods, will allow communities to expand economic opportunities, increase profitability and tap into export markets, under…
Protesting fishermen appeal for buyer to purchase or store catch amid sales slump
Protesting fishermen in Anna Regina are calling on the Ministry of Agriculture to facilitate arrangements with a major buyer or processing company to purchase fish…
Unsuitable weather delays completion of New Amsterdam synthetic track
Unsuitable weather conditions are delaying completion of the synthetic track in New Amsterdam, Berbice, with installation of the specialised track surface remaining the major challenge.…
Guyana leads growth as ANSA McAL profit jumps 44 per cent in first half of year
Guyana delivered ANSA McAL Group's strongest geographic performance in the first half of 2026, with revenues surging 19.7 per cent as the Trinidad-based conglomerate reported…
Ramraj rebukes T&HD for cutting truck tonnage on Supenaam-Parika ferry service without consulting operators
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Madanlall Ramraj on Friday described as "totally unacceptable" the Transport and Harbours Department's decision to reduce the allowable…
Struggle gives way to hope as Region Five families receive house lots
For Ghanshanimie Balkarran, land of her own means she no longer has to endure being told to leave her mother's house. For Mahadai Jaipersaud, it…