Oct 6, 2026
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Linden explores possible Linden-Georgetown ferry
Linden Mayor Dominique Blair says a proposed public ferry service linking the mining town to Georgetown could provide an alternative transportation option and generate revenue…
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Guyana U15 basketball team tests skills against Caribbean competitors in St Maarten
Guyana’s next generation of basketball players is gaining international exposure in St Maarten, with an 11-member Under-15 School Boys Select Team competing in the Paradise…
Videsh Persaud takes Round 3 as NTFGL Tour 3 standings tighten
Videsh Persaud won Round 3 of the PromoTech and Genuine Auto Spares and Tools NTFGL Tour 3 with a net 66 on Sunday, collecting 10…
Dr Singh: Development Bank opens doors for entrepreneurs shut by traditional lenders
A new wave of entrepreneurs is anticipated across the country as the Government rolls out the Guyana Development Bank, which will offer small businesses interest-free…
GCCI hails Development Bank as ’pillar of support’ for local businesses
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has called the newly opened Guyana Development Bank a pillar of support for local entrepreneurs and small…
Linden Chamber sees Development Bank as catalyst for SME growth
Businesses in Region 10 should prepare now to tap financing from the Guyana Development Bank (GDB), which the Linden Chamber of Industry, Commerce and Development…
Berbice Expo puts electric vehicles in focus as motorists weigh fuel-saving options
Electric and hybrid vehicles drew attention at Berbice Expo 2026, where four companies showcased models for motorists seeking to cut fuel use and running costs.…
Women and Gender Equality Commission calls out Police Force’s ’deafening silence’ on sexual assault allegations
The Women and Gender Equality Commission has expressed concern over the "deafening silence" of the Guyana Police Force's top management months after a senior policewoman…
High Court throws out judicial review challenge to Seeram’s remand
The High Court has dismissed a judicial review application challenging the remand of National Border Patrol Director Daniel Seeram to prison after his conviction for…
Corentyne mother fears for safety after home allegedly set on fire by estranged husband
Mohanie Mannaru, a 30-year-old Corentyne mother, says she is living in fear after her estranged husband allegedly burnt down the home they built, following what…
Breast cancer survivor, 74, urges patients not to lose hope
A 74-year-old breast cancer survivor who lost three brothers to the disease has told others with a diagnosis not to give up hope, saying a…
Versatile Hosein banks on ’data’ and ’instincts’ against India’s hitters
Akeal Hosein is set to play his 100th T20I for West Indies against India in Lucknow on Tuesday. Listening to him explain his craft, there…
Development bank comes on stream with interest-free SME loans
The Guyana Development Bank comes on stream today, offering small and medium-sized businesses loans of up to $3 million without collateral or interest charges. The…
Pinktober launch: survivors get cash, dental and shopping vouchers from Recover Guyana
Thirteen cancer survivors each received $100,000 in direct financial support from Recover Guyana and its partners at the launch of its Breast Cancer Awareness Month…
SVC/AJM CC thrash Avinash All-Stars by 87 runs to win Georgetown/East Coast zone title
SVC/AJM CC beat Avinash All-Stars by 87 runs to win the Georgetown/East Coast Demerara zone title and reach the National Finals of the Lotto/Let's Bet…
THAG: Small lodges, tour operators stand to grow with Development Bank financing
Tourism businesses, from small lodges to tour operators, stand to gain from affordable financing with the launch of the Guyana Development Bank, the Tourism and…