Apr 23, 2026
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SHOUT4Change seeks next youth environmental leader in Guyana
Recover Guyana on Wednesday launched the fourth edition of its national youth environmental speech competition, SHOUT4Change, as Earth Day 2026 is marked globally under the…
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Buzzing success: Beekeeping transforms from backyard activity into expanding industry
Beekeeping in Guyana is steadily transforming from a small-scale backyard activity into a structured and expanding agricultural industry, supported by training, innovation, and government-backed initiatives.…
Court awards Narine $515 million in dispute with Superior Concrete
Businesswoman Ann Narine has won a High Court judgment against Superior Concrete Inc., in rulings delivered on Tuesday by Justice Nigel Niles. Narine, represented by…
Brackish-water shrimp farming introduced in Region Two to support farmers’ incomes
A new brackish-water shrimp farming initiative has been launched in Region Two, aimed at diversifying agricultural production and providing farmers with an additional income stream…
CARPHA brings together regional experts to tackle health challenges
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has officially opened its 70th Annual Health Research Conference in Georgetown, bringing together health leaders, researchers, and policymakers…
ICJ to begin oral hearings in Guyana-Venezuela border case on May 4
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will begin oral hearings on Monday, May 4, in the long-standing border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, a…
Caribbean leaders must redouble efforts to remove trade barriers, Dr Singh urges
Caribbean leaders must redouble efforts to remove long-standing barriers to the free movement of goods and people if the region is to achieve sustainable and…
Guyana expands digital health vision with plan for Caribbean telemedicine hub
Guyana is positioning itself as a regional leader in digital health with plans to developing a telemedicine hub aimed at supporting healthcare delivery across the…
Mobile phone subscriptions in Guyana surpass one million users
Mobile phone subscriptions in Guyana have surpassed one million users, marking a significant milestone in the country’s telecommunications sector, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) said…
Law school moves closer to construction stage
Construction of Guyana’s first law school is moving closer to the implementation stage as the government prepares to seek consultancy services to begin development, Attorney…
Four youths arrested after robbing Chinese nationals
Four persons are in police custody following a robbery under arms on Tuesday night at a business establishment on Mon Repos Public Road, East Coast…
US deports 12 Guyanese; murder and domestic violence accused placed in custody
Twelve Guyanese nationals were deported from the United States to Guyana on Tuesday, the Guyana Police Force said. Upon arrival, all 12 individuals were interviewed…
Guyanese academic publishes book on AI governance in healthcare
Prominent Guyanese academic Dr Prem Misir has authored another publication, Ethics and Governance of AI in Healthcare, which examines how ethical and human rights considerations…
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
Children aged 17 or younger will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes, as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears Parliament. Both the Commons and…
Doobay Medical commissions eye clinic with 70 per cent reduced fees for patients
The Doobay Medical and Research Centre on Tuesday commissioned the Latchmin Kissoon and Family Eye Clinic at its facility in Annandale, East Coast Demerara, expanding…
City presents $5.697 billion budget, prioritises sanitation, to crackdown on tax defaulters
The Mayor and City Council of Georgetown on Tuesday presented a $5.697 billion budget for 2026, outlining increased spending on waste management, enforcement and…