Jul 27, 2026
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Divers work 10-hour days in murky waters at MV Barima wreck site
The multinational search, rescue and recovery operation at the MV Barima wreck site continues around the clock, with dive teams from Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago,…
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55-year-old woman narrowly escapes Berbice fire after springing out of sleep
A 55-year-old woman is counting her blessings after narrowly escaping a fire that destroyed the upper flat of a two-storey house at Lot 1 Edinburgh…
PM Phillips: Power grid to be more diversified, digital by 2030
Guyana's electricity system will be "fundamentally different, more diversified, more digital, and more capable of integrating renewable energy at scale" by 2030, Prime Minister Brigadier…
Consumer Affairs Commission moves toward first prosecution, says some businesses still not issuing receipts
The Consumer Affairs Commission is preparing to prosecute a business for the first time under the Consumer Affairs Act after it repeatedly failed to correct…
UN report: Global hunger falls for third straight year but progress remains fragile
Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, demonstrating that progress is possible. However, the improvements remain fragile, unevenly distributed and insufficient to…
Amazon Warriors stay unbeaten with 53-run win over Qalandars
The Guyana Amazon Warriors maintained their unbeaten start to the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League, securing a decisive 53-run victory over the Lahore Qalandars at…
Lost phones of survivors among challenges facing MV Barima trauma support team, says psychologist on the ground
A team of eight psychologists from the Ministry of Health's Mental Health Unit is currently working with families affected by the MV Barima tragedy in…
MV Barima tragedy: search, recovery and support efforts continue; five bodies to be identified
Recovery efforts following the tragic sinking of the MV Barima remain ongoing as authorities continue an intensive search operation at sea while providing support to…
Belize judge to chair MV Barima Commission of Inquiry with sweeping powers
Justice Godfrey Phillip Smith of Belize will chair a five-member Commission of Inquiry tasked with establishing the full circumstances surrounding the sinking of the MV…
Health Minister praises rescue and relief workers in MV Barima tragedy
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has praised doctors, nurses, emergency medical teams, members of the Joint Services, forensic personnel and volunteers for their round-the-clock response…
Opposition welcomes MV Barima inquiry but faults lack of consultation
The five main opposition parties have welcomed President Dr Irfaan Ali's announcement of a Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the MV Barima but…
Shepherd and Nabi power Amazon Warriors to another win
Romario Shepherd and Mohammad Nabi orchestrated a remarkable recovery to guide the Guyana Amazon Warriors to a two-wicket victory over the Desert Vipers in the…
Hastings-Williams calls for review of hinterland transport system after MV Barima tragedy
Opposition Member of Parliament Dawn Hastings-Williams has called for a comprehensive review of the transportation service system for hinterland residents following the MV Barima tragedy.…
Thirty-one village leaders get road, bridge contracts worth $30 million
Thirty-one village leaders from Regions Eight and Nine were awarded Community Participation Contracts worth approximately $30 million on Saturday, part of a broader $930 million…
Ali announces five-member Commission of Inquiry into MV Barima tragedy
A five-member international and independent Commission of Inquiry (COI) will be established to investigate every aspect of the MV Barima tragedy, including the vessel's seaworthiness,…
MV Barima tragedy: Essequibo community rallies around grieving families
For days now, Royston Frank has sat on the Essequibo Coast, waiting. His son, crew member Rawle Frank, remains missing since the MV Barima tragedy,…