Apr 17, 2026
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84 persons with disabilities equipped with trade skills
A total of 84 persons living with disabilities have graduated from skills training programmes aimed at promoting independence, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. The initiative,…
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‘Shortman’ charged with manslaughter over teen’s death at lake outing
A 23-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of 15-year-old Arif Azeez during an Easter Monday outing at the Hot and…
Private sector backs selective intake of skilled deportees
As discussions continue between Washington and Georgetown on a proposed agreement that could see Guyana accepting third-country deportees from the United States, the private…
Elite chess players set for rapid showdown
The 2026 National Rapid Chess Championship will begin on Saturday in Georgetown, with top players set to compete in a one-day, nine-round Swiss tournament, organisers…
Neighbours placed on lifetime bond after one cuts other’s electrical cord worth $800
A Laing Avenue man and his neighbour have both been placed on a lifetime bond to keep the peace following a dispute that led to…
Electricity theft, infrastructure damage hamper GPL performance in 2025, says Utilities Commission
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has identified electricity theft and repeated damage to infrastructure as key factors affecting the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL)…
San Francisco Unicorns to debut in Guyana Global Super League
The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) will feature the San Francisco Unicorns in its upcoming tournament, scheduled for July 23 to August 1 in…
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial ships
Iran on Friday declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial traffic during the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. “In line with the ceasefire…
Guyana, Morocco sign open skies deal to spur trade, travel
Guyana and Morocco on Thursday signed an Open Skies Air Services Agreement to facilitate air travel between the two countries and beyond to third destinations.…
Shame and silence keep abused boys from seeking help
More boys in Guyana are reporting sexual abuse, but many still face barriers to seeking help due to entrenched social norms and limited trust,…
Oil refinery, gas projects key to shielding Guyana from external shocks
Investments in an oil refinery to support gas-to-energy power plants and other energy infrastructure will help shield Guyana from global energy shocks, ensuring stable power,…
Construction worker freed of gun and ganja charges
A 39-year-old construction worker of Better Hope, Christopher Durjan, had three charges—possession of a firearm, ammunition, and ganja—dismissed on Monday at the Sparendaam Magistrates’…
Motorcycle bandits rob women in home invasion
A 53-year-old housewife and a 24-year-old woman were robbed at gunpoint on Wednesday evening during an attack at Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, police…
River boats ease access for expectant mothers and other health services in Region One
Access to maternal health support for expectant mothers, alongside a wider range of primary healthcare services, has been boosted in Region One following the handover…
Prison time, community service planned for repeat litter offenders
The government will introduce prison time and community service for repeat litter offenders as part of plans to strengthen enforcement of environmental laws and curb…
US students gain hands-on ecology training at Iwokrama
Nine undergraduate American students representing several disciplines, including biology, environmental sciences, engineering and political science, recently participated in an intensive field-based ecology programme at the…