Mar 26, 2026
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Two detained after suspected gold found at CJIA
Two passengers were detained on Thursday after authorities discovered a quantity of yellow metal suspected to be raw gold during screening at the Cheddi Jagan…
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Two police ranks under close arrest after man dies in custody
Two police ranks have been placed under close arrest following the death of Otis John Jordan Payne, 30, while in custody at the Cove and…
Six-month healthy lifestyle programme aims to equip 6,000 students with lifelong habits
A programme targeting 6,000 students in six months to promote healthy lifestyles among adolescents was launched on Wednesday following an agreement between UNICEF and Assuria.…
Guyana flags trade concerns, lodges protest over Suriname river fees
Guyana has formally lodged a protest with Suriname over reported charges imposed on the use of the Corentyne River, a move authorities say could disrupt…
Telemedicine push advances with launch of Project ECHO
A virtual platform designed to strengthen clinical care through mentorship, knowledge-sharing and collaboration among healthcare workers was launched on Wednesday. The initiative, supported by the…
PAS Guyana tackles port delays with new off-port bonded warehouse
PAS Guyana Inc. has taken a major step forward in transforming the country’s logistics landscape with the opening of its first-of-its-kind off-port bonded warehouse facility…
US Embassy ready to help Linden businesses connect with US partners, explore investment opportunities
A team from the United States (US) Embassy’s Department of Commerce has signalled its willingness to help businesses in Linden connect with American partners and…
Sports Commission saddened by passing of Dominoes Federation vice president
Roberto Osborne The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed profound sorrow over the unexpected passing of Roberto Osborne, Vice President of the Guyana National Dominoes…
CCJ interim stay: Forde welcomes ruling, Nandlall maintains appeal unlikely to succeed
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has set April 21, 2026, to hear the application for special leave to appeal filed by the Mohameds,…
Sponsorship fires up national rifle team ahead of Caribbean meet
The Guyana National Rifle Association (GuyanaNRA) has received financial support from the Continental Group of Companies as it prepares to defend its title at…
Bhagwandin: Oil refinery viability depends on scale, investment
As discussions surrounding a local oil refinery return to the fore, the project’s viability hinges on the scale of production and the ability to attract…
Kart Revival event billed for Sunday at 555 Speedway
The Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMRSC) will host a Kart Revival event on Sunday at the 555 Speedway in Thomas Lands, Georgetown, starting…
Fresh produce, lower prices as Region Two opens Farmers’ Market
Residents of Region Two are benefiting from a new Farmers’ Market initiative, which transformed the area in front of the Anna Regina Town Council into…
Aromatic rice variety unveiled to boost farmers’ earnings
Guyana’s first aromatic rice candidate variety, Guymati (GRDB 19), was launched on Tuesday in a move aimed at boosting profitability in the rice sector. Agriculture…
Kathy Smith re-elected GCCI President
Kathy Smith of Dynotech Construction Chemicals Inc. was re-elected President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) for 2026/2027. The announcement followed the…
Court accepts dengue diagnosis; Mohamed to return April 7
A tense exchange unfolded during the afternoon session of the extradition proceedings involving Azruddin Mohamed, as the court heard testimony from the doctor who diagnosed…