May 21, 2026
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DDL pours Independence spirit into El Dorado anniversary rum
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) on Tuesday unveiled a limited-edition El Dorado Rum to mark Guyana’s 60th Diamond Jubilee, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips…
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Global aviation safety leaders to converge in Guyana for landmark forum
Guyana will host a joint International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) forum on aviation safety in September 2026, bringing…
’No Father’s Day for me,’ says Alston Mangar after losing son and grandson in Lesbeholden accident
With Father’s Day just a month away, Alston Mangar of Adventure, Corentyne, is struggling to cope with the loss of his son, 32-year-old Joseph Mangar,…
Satirical ’party’ for the lazy and unemployed, chronically online scrollers and professional ranters goes viral
Indian politics has acquired an unusual mascot: the cockroach. It is not the lotus of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India’s governing party, or the…
ILO specialist urges stronger workforce planning as healthcare, construction sectors hardest hit by labour shortages
Stronger workforce planning and more effective labour market data systems are needed to address skills shortages that could constrain Guyana’s rapid economic expansion, a…
Father, 4-year-old son die after speeding car plunges into canal
A tragic accident along the Lesbeholden Public Road, Black Bush Polder, on Wednesday afternoon claimed the lives of a father and his young son…
Nandlall says ordinary citizens fronting political cases not exempt from costs
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has announced the government’s intention to pursue costs in the Forward Movement Guyana (FMG) failed ballot exclusion case, cautioning that ordinary…
High Court registrar testifies in election fraud case on custody of SOPs, SORs
The High Court Registrar took the witness stand on Wednesday as the election fraud case continued at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where key electoral documents…
Corentyne farmer accused of stealing cows worth $1M, granted bail
A 55-year-old cattle farmer from Corentyne, Berbice, was on Wednesday granted $300,000 bail after appearing in court on a charge of cattle larceny involving three…
Berbice fishermen survive three hours adrift after vessel goes down at sea
Four West Coast Berbice fishermen narrowly escaped death after the boat they were travelling in sank in the Atlantic Ocean during rough sea conditions on…
Former Cuban President Raul Castro is indicted in US
(Reuters) - Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted in the United States, a senior Trump administration official told Reuters today, in a move…
Exploited quarry workers: ‘We need to extend help,’ says Indian High Commissioner
The High Commission of India in Guyana said it is working with the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning as investigations continue into the treatment…
ICJ ruling on Essequibo expected by January 2027, says Nandlall
Judgment in the highly anticipated Essequibo territorial case is likely by January 2027, as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to finally determine…
Slowing down, combating stress and reconnecting through yoga
In an age defined by constant connectivity, rising workloads and the pressures of daily life, many people are quietly struggling to keep pace. For some,…
Ashley Khalil makes triumphant return to badminton
Ashley Khalil made a remarkable return to competitive badminton after 19 years, capturing the Women’s Singles title at the 60th Independence Badminton Open at the…
First Lady among 20 women recognised at maritime awards gala
The honoured 20 women for their contributions to Guyana’s maritime industry during its 2026 Gala and Awards Ceremony, with First Lady of the Cooperative Republic…