Mar 20, 2026
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One-year-old dies in West Bank Demerara tractor accident
A one-year-old boy, Talesh Bhudram, died Thursday morning in a fatal accident involving a motor tractor at a residence in Canal #1, West Bank Demerara,…
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Motorcycle bandits rob Chinese nationals
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘B’ are investigating an alleged armed robbery Thursday evening at Providence Public Road near the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge,…
CANU seizes cannabis-infused beverages at CJIA
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), through the Guyana Early Warning System (EWS), has issued a national alert following the seizure of 222 cans of suspected…
Georgetown Film Festival showcases “Sugar Island” and mental health shorts
The Georgetown Film Festival will screen “Sugar Island,” a film by Afro-diasporic filmmaker Johanné Gómez Terrero, on March 28 at the Herdmanston Lodge Hotel. The…
WeLead announces Grammy Award-winning Melanie Fiona as keynote speaker
WeLead Association, in partnership with the BB Energy Foundation, has announced that two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and entrepreneur Melanie Fiona will deliver the keynote address…
48,858 government employees to receive $100,000 cash grant in next 24 hours
In the next 24 hours, 48,858 central government employees, including public servants, teachers, and members of the disciplined services, will receive the 2026 National…
President signals possible return to domestic oil refinery plan
President Irfaan Ali has indicated that Guyana may revisit plans to establish a domestic oil refinery, citing national security concerns amid ongoing global energy instability.…
Digital era demands new education standards, Minister Parag tells CXC conference
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries must reform student assessments to move away from traditional test-focused models, the region’s Education Minister, Sonia Parag, said on Wednesday.…
Guyana gains from climbing oil prices but fuel costs could bite consumers
Guyana is poised to earn significantly higher oil revenues as global prices climb and production expands in the Stabroek Block, but the gains are…
ExxonMobil injected $146B into local businesses in 2025
ExxonMobil Guyana injected some $146 billion into the local economy in 2025 through spending on local suppliers, underscoring the industry’s growing impact on businesses and…
Health Minister: Youth account for one in four new HIV infections in Caribbean
One in four new HIV infections in the Caribbean occurs among young people aged 15 to 24, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said, highlighting a…
Headline: Youth in Linden party stabbing found guilty of manslaughter
A 23-year-old man accused of a fatal stabbing at a Linden party has been found guilty of manslaughter following a High Court trial that concluded…
Mixed reactions as top candidates head into national chess championships finals
Defending National Champions Taffin Khan and WCM Aditi Joshi are cautious about their performances heading into the final rounds of the JUMBO JET / DIAMOND…
Headline: Rapist who pounced on sleeping woman jailed for 12 years
A Berbice woman’s traumatic experience has led to a major court ruling, with her attacker now facing over a decade behind bars for rape and…
Teacher placed on leave amid sexual allegations at Brickdam Secondary School
A teacher at Brickdam Secondary School has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of a sexual nature made by students, the Ministry of…
Certified Scoop ice cream to open first location outside Trinidad at TAJ Dream Ogle
Jamel Sampson, the Trinidad and Tobago social media personality widely known as “Certified Sampson,” is expanding his growing ice cream brand into Guyana. According to…