Feb 27, 2026
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Trade, migration and security dominate US-CARICOM meeting
CARICOM and the US have agreed on the need for a 21st-century Cooperation Framework to address structured migration, security cooperation, trade and investment, disaster recovery,…
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Top honours up for grabs at Lusignan golf tournament
Under clear skies and against the backdrop of Lusignan’s lush greens and rolling fairways, golfers are set to converge this weekend for the Lubrex &…
Man, 70, who jumped from hospital window, succumbed to injuries
A 70-year-old man who reportedly jumped from a second-floor ward at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation on Thursday has succumbed to his injuries. The hospital…
Eileen Walrond recounts journey to 100
Eileen Walrond is set to celebrate her 100th birthday on Saturday, marking a milestone she says she long believed she would reach. Human Services and…
Coaches to receive injury prevention training
Forty-five participants have registered for an upcoming physiotherapy seminar for coaches, signalling strong early interest in what is being described as a first-of-its-kind initiative to…
President Ali to kick off world’s largest offshore energy event
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has announced that President Irfaan Ali will officially open the 2026 OTC in Houston, Texas. President Ali will deliver the…
Pilot suspended after ASL aircraft overruns Mathews Ridge runway
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has suspended the licence of an Air Services Limited (ASL) pilot following an aircraft incident today, at Mathews Ridge,…
Eye care and health vouchers expanded to all citizens across Guyana
The Ministry of Health signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday with 67 private health facilities to ensure the continued delivery of healthcare voucher…
AI’s potential and perils: Dr. Jagdeo warns against using old frameworks for new challenges
Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) presents both significant risks and opportunities for sustainable development, highlighting that current frameworks are ill-equipped…
President Ali to meet US President Donald Trump
Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago have been invited to a high level meeting with United States President Donald Trump in March. President Dr Irfaan Ali…
India win big to set up knockout clash with West Indies
India set up a virtual quarter-final against West Indies on Sunday with a comfortable win against Zimbabwe on a night that Abhishek Sharma scored his…
14-year-old mother died from heart failure and anaemia
A post-mortem examination has found that 14-year-old Aleena Preetam of Supenaam, Essequibo Coast, died from heart failure and anaemia, police said. The examination was conducted…
Armed, masked bandits storm Rose Hall Town house, escape with cash and relative’s vehicle
Three armed and masked men stormed a yard in Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice, around 21:00 on Monday, assaulting a security guard inside his home…
More than 400 women-led businesses set for WeLift expo
More than 400 women-led businesses are expected to participate in the sixth edition of WeLift – Guyana’s largest women’s exposition – scheduled for March 6–8…
No more reactive policing, Minister Walrond tells Inspectors’ Conference
The Guyana Police Force’s annual Inspectors’ Conference opened on Wednesday, with Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond declaring that 2026 will not be a year for…
App linking farmers to market information, support services launched
The Farmers Connect App, a digital platform linking farmers with extension officers, market information, and technical support, has been officially launched by the Ministry of…