Mar 9, 2026
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Long Creek woman killed in domestic dispute
Caslene Toney, 39, a housewife of Long Creek, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, died after she was allegedly attacked on Sunday morning, police said. Police in Regional Division…
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Two crew members missing after molasses barge sinks off East Coast Demerara
Two crew members are reported missing after a tanker barge carrying molasses sank early Wednesday approximately 9.5 nautical miles off Buxton on the East Coast…
Man chops drinking partner to death during argument
Herbert Hartman, 29, a labourer of Tuschen New Scheme, East Bank Essequibo, was found dead with several chop wounds about his body on Monday morning,…
Eleven-year-old Divya Persaud wins Women’s Day Rapid Chess Tournament
Eleven-year-old Divya Persaud captured the first-place trophy with a standout performance at the Women’s Day Rapid Chess Tournament hosted by the Gambit Group. The event,…
MTI trash Upper Corentyne to win inaugural MODEC Tertiary Football Tournament
Mahaicony Technical Institute (MTI) capitalised on an out-of-sync Upper Corentyne Industrial Training Centre to win the inaugural MODEC Tertiary School Football Tournament on Sunday afternoon…
Guyana joins coalition against drug cartels, transnational crime in the region
President Dr. Irfaan Ali is among a select group of Latin American and Caribbean leaders who signed the Doral Charter at the inaugural Shield of…
First Lady laments toll of intimate partner violence on families, society
Intimate partner violence continues to rob families of mothers, daughters and sisters, leaving grief that echoes across communities in Guyana, First Lady Arya Ali said…
Phagwah celebrations in Region Two conclude with Grand Mela at Anna Regina
The joyous celebrations of Phagwah in Region Two culminated with hundreds of residents gathering at the Anna Regina Car Park for the annual Phagwah Mela…
Rose Hall, Albion estates exceed weekly production target
The Rose Hall and Albion estates have exceeded their combined weekly sugar production target for the week ending March 7, the Guyana Sugar Corporation…
Post-mortem confirms Melanie children died from drowning
Drowning was given as the cause of death for Tianna DeCourte, 8, and Jadon DeCourte, 10, both of Melanie Public Road, East Coast Demerara.…
Construction worker charged for Rose Hall Town armed robberies
A 21-year-old construction worker from the Corentyne has been charged with two counts of robbery under arms following a police investigation into a series…
Very low levels of undernourishment in Guyana, says FAO
Several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, including Guyana, now report very low levels of undernourishment, showing that coordinated policies can deliver results, the…
Women urged to reject traditional limitations that restrict their growth
Women were urged on Friday to reject traditional limitations and pursue opportunities in emerging sectors such as technology, climate action, and engineering during the launch…
Reignited Linden sawmill fire contained, sparks health and safety concerns
A fire that reignited at sawmills in Amelia’s Ward, Linden, continues to burn in a valley area but has been contained, the Mayor of Linden,…
Drag racing weekend in Essequibo postponed as airstrip undergoes resurfacing
Remedial works at the Mainstay Airstrip in Essequibo have forced the postponement of the county-wide drag racing weekend, initially scheduled for March 28-29, the Guyana…
Four fishermen spend night at sea, one missing after powerful waves wreck vessel
Four fishermen, including a boat captain, were rescued early Wednesday after their fishing vessel was severely damaged by powerful waves about 10 miles offshore, forcing…