May 21, 2026
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Nascimento warns Venezuela must never be taken for granted
Communications specialist and political commentator Kit Nascimento says Guyana must take nothing for granted and remain alert and prepared to defend the resource-rich Essequibo, which…
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Indian nationals take grievances to Labour Ministry
Indian nationals employed with EKAA HRIM Mining in Batavia, Region Seven, staged a protest outside the Ministry of Labour on Thursday, alleging exploitation, unpaid wages…
Teixeira says top diplomats’ comments ’regrettable’, announces June 5 parliamentary sitting
Government Chief Whip and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira has criticised comments from members of the diplomatic corps in Guyana regarding parliamentary sittings, saying…
Minibus protest disrupts routes as drivers push for fare hikes
Minibus operators on Monday staged a protest at Cuffy Square, disrupting several transport routes as they renewed calls for higher fares, arguing that the current…
Veteran fisherman takes break after near-death experience at sea
For veteran West Coast Berbice boat captain Ganesh, Tuesday’s terrifying ordeal at sea is one he says will remain with him for the rest of…
Sponsors rally behind Top Flight Golf League ahead of Season Two
The National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) has secured continued corporate backing ahead of its second season, with Promotech Guyana renewing its support and Danny’s…
Chess 960 tourney set for 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee celebrations
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) will host the second edition of its Chess 960 tournament on Independence Day at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre…
Teen stabbed in neck with scissors during horseplay dies
A 17-year-old boy of Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara, has died following an alleged stabbing incident on Wednesday evening near Croal Street, in the vicinity…
Global aviation safety leaders to converge in Guyana for landmark forum
Guyana will host a joint International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) forum on aviation safety in September 2026, bringing…
DDL pours Independence spirit into El Dorado anniversary rum
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) on Tuesday unveiled a limited-edition El Dorado Rum to mark Guyana’s 60th Diamond Jubilee, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips…
’No Father’s Day for me,’ says Alston Mangar after losing son and grandson in Lesbeholden accident
With Father’s Day just a month away, Alston Mangar of Adventure, Corentyne, is struggling to cope with the loss of his son, 32-year-old Joseph Mangar,…
Satirical ’party’ for the lazy and unemployed, chronically online scrollers and professional ranters goes viral
Indian politics has acquired an unusual mascot: the cockroach. It is not the lotus of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India’s governing party, or the…
ILO specialist urges stronger workforce planning as healthcare, construction sectors hardest hit by labour shortages
Stronger workforce planning and more effective labour market data systems are needed to address skills shortages that could constrain Guyana’s rapid economic expansion, a labour…
Father, 4-year-old son die after speeding car plunges into canal
A tragic accident along the Lesbeholden Public Road, Black Bush Polder, on Wednesday afternoon claimed the lives of a father and his young son after…
Nandlall says ordinary citizens fronting political cases not exempt from costs
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has announced the government’s intention to pursue costs in the Forward Movement Guyana (FMG) failed ballot exclusion case, cautioning that ordinary…
High Court registrar testifies in election fraud case on custody of SOPs, SORs
The High Court Registrar took the witness stand on Wednesday as the election fraud case continued at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where key electoral documents…