Jul 30, 2026
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Fear of buying seafood amid dead and missing MV Barima passengers and crew hurts Essequibo Coast fishermen
The sinking of the MV Barima has dealt a heavy blow to fishermen on the Essequibo Coast, with many saying demand for saltwater fish and…
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Magistrate throws out sheep theft charge over lack of evidence
A sheep theft charge against 43-year-old Nankumar Sham, called "Shacty", of Lot 4 Reliance, East Canje, Berbice, was dismissed on Wednesday after the court upheld…
MV Barima tragedy: Chief Engineer who delayed leave for one last trip laid to rest
He was supposed to be on leave. Instead, Chief Engineer Paul Ian Seepersaud told his replacement he would make one more trip first. That trip…
Members of CoI into MV Barima tragedy sworn in
The chairman and members of a Presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the sinking of the MV Barima were formally sworn in on Thursday, tasked…
Driver sentenced to 18 months for obtaining money by false pretence
A 41-year-old driver of Eccles New Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment on Wednesday after pleading guilty to obtaining money…
Muslim leaders pray for MV Barima victims, healing of survivors, grieving families
Muslim religious leaders and members of the public gathered on Wednesday evening for a programme of prayer and reflection following the sinking of the MV…
Couch, Forrester lower-order stand sinks Warriors
Perth Scorchers bowed out of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League T20 tournament with a thrilling 14-run win against reigning champions Guyana Amazon Warriors in…
70 graduate from inaugural entrepreneurship programme, top students get GYD$400,000 grants
A year ago, Hadassa Gransult struggled with business concepts in the classroom. This week, she stood among 70 graduates of Guyana's inaugural Tertiary Entrepreneurship Award…
Agreement signed to boost surveillance, workforce training and emergency response
The Health Ministry signed a Service Delivery Agreement with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization on Tuesday to strengthen implementation of the Guyana One…
Indigenous groups call for river transport reforms after MV Barima disaster
Members of the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA), Indigenous organisations and supporters staged a peaceful protest outside the Office of the President on Wednesday, calling for…
CCJ dismisses the Mohameds appeal against extradition proceedings
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Wednesday dismissed an appeal by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, upholding the validity of…
Temporary chicken imports sought as poultry production declines
The Guyana Poultry Producers Association (GPPA) is seeking government approval for the temporary importation of chicken to help meet rising demand amid a decline in…
Maths camp marks 10 years of turning curiosity into skill
In a conference room at the World Trade Centre Georgetown, a group of teenagers is doing something most of their peers would consider unthinkable during…
Development bank offices for every region, recruitment process under way, says Minister Ally
The government has begun preparations to establish the Guyana Development Bank following passage of the enabling legislation in the National Assembly, including setting up regional…
Families’ wishes will be honoured, says PM Phillips as MV Barima settles deeper into seabed mud
The Government will honour the wishes of families affected by the MV Barima disaster in deciding whether to salvage the wreck or leave it on…
MV Barima victim laid to rest as daughter’s engineering dream lives on
Behind the grief surrounding the loss of 46-year-old Devon Mars was the story of a father driven by one purpose, providing a better life for…