May 13, 2026
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Minibus union objects to increased fares by Kitty operators
Fare increases on the Kitty minibus route have drawn pushback from the United Minibus Union, which says any unilateral change is unfair to commuters already…
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President warns public officials of severe consequences for procurement breaches, financial misconduct
Severe consequences, including removal from office where necessary, will be imposed for breaches of procurement and financial procedures, President Dr. Irfaan Ali warned on Wednesday…
Skeldon set for large-scale cocoa production by August, Mustapha says
Large-scale cocoa production is expected to begin in Skeldon by August as the government advances discussions with international investors and local farmers. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar…
Guyana could unlock major trade gains through Mercosur membership, says Brazil
Guyana stands to gain significantly from full membership in the South American trade bloc Mercosur, Brazil’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Philip Fox-Drummond Gough,…
25 women honoured for excellence in leadership and service
Twenty-five Guyanese women from across the country have been recognised for their leadership and contributions to national development at the Seventh Annual 25 Influential Women…
GPL warns against illegal signs on electricity poles
Guyana Power and Light on Tuesday reminded citizens and business owners that it is illegal to place signs and other obstructions on electricity poles, warning…
CPA: Girls aged 14–18 most affected in child sexual abuse cases
Adolescent girls aged 14 to 18 are the most affected group in child sexual abuse cases, according to data from the Childcare and Protection Agency…
Guyana on track to achieve self-sufficiency in corn, soya production
Guyana is set to achieve a significant milestone by producing all the soya bean and corn needed in the country by the second crop of…
Boskalis signs US$11.2M contract to dredge Demerara Channel
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) and Boskalis CPG Inc. on Tuesday signed an $11.2 million contract to dredge a key section of the Demerara River…
State witness says Henry cousins were accused of damaging marijuana crops before killing
The murder trial into the brutal killings of West Coast Berbice cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry continued on Tuesday at the Berbice High Court, with…
From classroom to simulation: How Guyana is transforming nursing education
In Guyana, becoming a nurse has long followed a traditional path. Students trained at one of three nursing schools, where teaching was largely classroom-based and…
Several former APNU MPs, current councillors join PPP
Several former opposition Members of Parliament and current regional councillors have joined the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), the party said on Tuesday following a…
Guyana positioned as ’bridge’ between CARICOM and South America, World Trade Centre forum hears
Trade and business opportunities between Guyana and Brazil were highlighted during a forum on Tuesday aimed at strengthening economic ties through the South American…
Oswain Lawson’s death reclassified as alleged murder
Oswain Lawson, a 42-year-old taxi driver, died in East Bank Berbice on Tuesday after an incident that police have now reclassified as an alleged murder,…
Community spirit praised as East Bank Football Tournament concludes
The inaugural East Bank Inter-Village Football Tournament has been described as a major success by organiser Franklin Wilson, who says the competition has laid a…
Rice farmers urged to diversify into high-value crops
Rice farmers on the Essequibo Coast are being urged to diversify into other agricultural activities as authorities expand support for the rice industry. Agriculture Minister…