Aug 5, 2026
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Family calls for thorough probe into accident that killed horse racing assistant trainer
The family of a horse racing assistant trainer who died two days after a collision on the West Coast Berbice Public Road is calling for…
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Man loses home, $2 million in blaze suspected to be caused by discarded cigarette butt
A man narrowly escaped with his life after an early morning fire completely destroyed his home at Lot 39 Lochaber, West Canje, Berbice, on Wednesday.…
CPL to honour Sir Garfield Sobers with minute’s applause at every venue
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will pay tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder the game has ever produced,…
GDF: Boat carrying Opposition Leader, WIN MPs turned back after captain failed to produce licences
A passenger vessel carrying Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and two We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Members of Parliament was turned back to Charity on Wednesday…
Guyana Development Bank not a threat, says IPED; talks up hand-holding support for entrepreneurs
The Guyana Development Bank should not be viewed as a threat to existing financing institutions but as an additional opportunity for entrepreneurs to access funding,…
Cummings wins Round Five as NTFGL championship race tightens
Andre Cummings returned from a five-week weather-enforced break to win Round Five of the Promotech and Danny Auto Sales National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL)…
Traffic fines payable only through MMG or Bill Express, says Traffic Chief
Legitimate traffic fines in Guyana can only be paid through MMG or Bill Express, the Guyana Police Force said on Tuesday, warning the public against…
Horse racing and tapeball cricket unite in new Guyana Cup partnership
In a landmark convergence of Guyana's most passionate sporting cultures, horse racing and grassroots cricket have officially joined forces. The organisers of the marquee Guyana…
GMSA warns state bottled water project could undermine private investment
Any state initiative in the bottled water sector should be structured to strengthen, not compete with or undermine, existing private investment, the Guyana Manufacturing and…
Two-year-old Larissa battles up to 100 seizures daily as family pleads for help
The family of two-year-old Larissa, who was diagnosed with West syndrome at two months old and experiences up to 100 seizures daily, is appealing to…
Blacksmith succumbs to injuries days after West Coast Berbice collision
Albert Pluck, a blacksmith and assistant trainer at Jumbo Jet Racing Stables known as "Blackmouth," died on Tuesday after succumbing to injuries sustained in a…
Region Two fisherfolk appeal for financial assistance, public awareness as AI misinformation hits sales
Fisherfolk and seafood vendors in Region Two are appealing for urgent financial assistance and a public awareness campaign to counter misinformation, as demand for fish…
VP Jagdeo: Region Ten housing backlog to be cleared next year, homes planned for vulnerable
The government is working to eliminate Region Ten's housing backlog by the end of next year, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said. Speaking during a…
Linden protesters breach barricade, enter Watooka Complex compound, demanding ministers’ resignation
Protesters got past a barricade and entered the Watooka Complex compound in Linden on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill…
Three Cuban nationals jointly charged with murder, remanded to prison
Three Cuban nationals have been jointly charged with murder in connection with the July 22 killing of Yudivian Cardenas Amador Almagro at Diamond, East Bank…
World Trade Centre Georgetown pairs culture with economic empowerment at Emancipation mixer
Cultural performances, Afro-inspired fashion and business dialogue converged on Friday as the World Trade Centre Georgetown marked Emancipation with a mixer linking the legacy of…