Apr 10, 2026
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New Berbice River Bridge to be built at existing crossing point
The planned new Berbice River Bridge will be built at or near the existing crossing point, ending speculation about the location of the project, Public…
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CARIFTA team performed well despite near misses, says manager
Guyana’s team manager for the CARIFTA Games, Niall Stanton, said the country’s 2026 performance in Grenada was a success despite narrowly missing out on…
Appeal Court orders rehearing in CLICO Investment Bank case
The Full Court of the Supreme Court of Judicature has allowed an appeal filed by the Attorney General and CLICO Life and General Insurance Company…
Courts expands footprint with opening of Vreed-en-Hoop branch
Courts Guyana, through its parent company Unicomer Guyana, has expanded its national footprint with the opening of a new branch in Vreed-en-Hoop, Region Three, bringing…
Finance Minister: Suriname River charges ’unfortunate’ and ’most regrettable’, could affect cross-border trade
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh described Suriname’s reported decision to impose charges on the Corentyne…
Four in custody over teen’s death on Essequibo Lake
Four individuals are in police custody as investigations continue into the death of Aarif Azeez at the “Hot and Cold” Lake in Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast,…
Crash site of missing ASL aircraft found in Region Eight, no survivors seen
The crash site of an Air Services Guyana Limited aircraft has been located in the dense forests of Region Eight, with no signs of life…
Region Six gets 22 new garbage trucks to improve sanitation services
Twenty-two garbage trucks have been assigned to strengthen solid waste management and improve sanitation services across Region Six as part of ongoing efforts to enhance…
Faith, tug of war, drum-off enrich memorable SDA Camporee in Guyana
Faith, friendship and games defined the Caribbean Union Conference 2026 SDA Camporee “Greatness 2: The Rise of an Empire,” which brought together more than 3,000…
Iwokrama records stronger earnings on rising eco-tourism demand
Interest in eco-tourism in Guyana is rising, with more than half of visitors to the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development last year…
Azeez’s family calls for thorough investigation into circumstances of lake death
Relatives of Aarif Azeez are calling for justice and a full investigation into his death at the “Hot and Cold” Lake on the Essequibo Coast,…
Digital passport system nears completion
The government is moving closer to launching an online passport service as part of a broader effort to digitise public services. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan…
Guyana targets flood-prone areas in new World Bank climate push
The Government of Guyana will partner with the World Bank on new climate resilience initiatives under the country’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), focusing on…
Agreement paves way for solar and battery systems in Linden
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) and Linden Electricity Company Inc. (LECI) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the integration…
Edghill ‘excited’ for what’s ahead in wake of CAC Games qualification
Two-time Olympian Chelsea Edghill is pleased to have qualified for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games following a special qualification event over…
Outdoor gym opens in Anna Regina to boost community wellness
Residents of Anna Regina now have access to a modern outdoor gym aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles, following its commissioning on Thursday. The facility, a…