Apr 13, 2026
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One dead, another hospitalised in Williamsburg accident
A 31-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision with a motor lorry on Sunday night along the Williamsburg Public Road, Corentyne Berbice, police said. Dead…
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Ali considers T&T for refining of Guyana oil
The prospect of Guyanese crude being refined in Trinidad and Tobago has emerged as the cornerstone of a high-stakes energy blueprint unveiled by Guyana’s President,…
Body of missing Fyrish man found in savannah
The lifeless body of 53-year-old Raymond Hack of Fyrish Village, Corentyne, was discovered on Saturday afternoon, bringing a tragic end to days of uncertainty surrounding…
CPCE centre to be built in Charity to decentralise teacher training
A new Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) centre will be constructed in Charity, on the Essequibo Coast in Region Two, as part of efforts…
Berbice make-up artist survives ex-lover’s gun attack
Police are investigating a shooting incident in which a 27-year-old woman was injured after her former partner allegedly opened fire on her in Islington Village,…
Guyana to export soya beans to Barbados
Guyana will begin exporting soya beans to Barbados for the first time within two weeks, as the country moves to expand agricultural production and strengthen…
Family calls for probe into death of Essequibo painter
Relatives of a 36-year-old man are calling for a full investigation into his death at Capoey Lake, in the Essequibo region, on March 26. Dale…
Bartica breaks ground on hospital that promises better care closer to home
The sod was officially turned on Saturday for the construction of a new regional hospital in Bartica, a major step toward improving healthcare access for…
Mother accused of strangling daughter taken back to scene, likely to face murder charge
Twenty-six-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Shivpersaud, the mother who reportedly took her 7-year-old daughter’s life, is taken back to the scene of the incident at Fyrish…
Region Six answers call for cleaner communities
Residents across Region Six turned out in large numbers on Saturday to support a national clean-up campaign, reflecting strong community participation and civic pride.…
53-year-old man run over by paddy truck
A 53-year-old man died on Friday evening after being run over by a paddy truck while lying on Fyrish Public Road in Corentyne, Berbice,…
Cannabis and cocaine worth $1.7B destroyed
Drugs valued at $1.712 billion were destroyed today by the Guyana Police Force during a disposal exercise carried out under established procedures for narcotics…
US EXIM signals new investment push with letter of interest for deep-water ports
A letter of interest for the development of deep-water ports has been issued, signalling new opportunities for expanded cooperation between Guyana and the United States…
Origins Fashion Festival 2026 launches with five new cash-prize awards
The introduction of five new cash-prize awards to recognise excellence across Guyana’s fashion industry headlined the official launch of the Origins Guyana Fashion Festival 2026…
T&T Prime Minister set for official visit to Guyana
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar will undertake an official visit to Guyana as part of efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation and advance…
UG Faculty of Education and Humanities celebrates 174 Honour Roll students
A total of 174 students from the University of Guyana’s Faculty of Education and Humanities have been named to the Dean’s Honour Roll in…