Aug 4, 2026
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Blacksmith succumbs to injuries days after West Coast Berbice collision
Albert Pluck, a blacksmith and assistant trainer at Jumbo Jet Racing Stables known as "Blackmouth," died on Tuesday after succumbing to injuries sustained in…
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Two-year-old Larissa battles up to 100 seizures daily as family pleads for help
The family of two-year-old Larissa, who was diagnosed with West syndrome at two months old and experiences up to 100 seizures daily, is appealing…
Region Two fisherfolk appeal for financial assistance, public awareness as AI misinformation hits sales
Fisherfolk and seafood vendors in Region Two are appealing for urgent financial assistance and a public awareness campaign to counter misinformation, as demand for…
VP Jagdeo: Region Ten housing backlog to be cleared next year, homes planned for vulnerable
The government is working to eliminate Region Ten's housing backlog by the end of next year, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said. Speaking during a…
Linden protesters breach barricade, enter Watooka Complex compound, demanding ministers’ resignation
Protesters got past a barricade and entered the Watooka Complex compound in Linden on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill…
Three Cuban nationals jointly charged with murder, remanded to prison
Three Cuban nationals have been jointly charged with murder in connection with the July 22 killing of Yudivian Cardenas Amador Almagro at Diamond, East Bank…
World Trade Centre Georgetown pairs culture with economic empowerment at Emancipation mixer
Cultural performances, Afro-inspired fashion and business dialogue converged on Friday as the World Trade Centre Georgetown marked Emancipation with a mixer linking the legacy of…
35,000-plus tickets issued in first half of 2026, says traffic chief; warns motorists refusing to pay, seeking influence to avoid court
More than 35,000 speeding tickets have been issued to motorists during the first half of this year, while fines collected through the Smart Intelligence Traffic…
Exxon recoups $55B Guyana investment two years early, set for bigger profits
An ExxonMobil-led joint venture has recovered the billions of dollars it invested to develop a large oilfield in Guyana, its chief financial officer told Reuters,…
Commercial zones, food courts, green spaces planned under family values-driven Model Village Initiative
Residents of selected communities could soon see organised commercial zones, new food courts and expanded green spaces, as the government's Model Village Initiative moves to…
Large police stations could give way to smaller outposts, ATVs and bikes for faster response, says President
Large police stations could give way to smaller, more accessible outposts staffed with officers on ATVs and bikes, under plans being considered by the Government…
August to October expected to bring hotter, drier conditions as El Niño strengthens, says Hydromet Service
Guyana is expected to experience a sharp increase in hot spell days this year as strengthening El Niño conditions bring hotter-than-normal temperatures and drier conditions…
MV Barima tragedy: Lichfield family clings to hope as crew member remains missing
Family endures agonising wait as 22-year-old crew member remains missing after MV Barima tragedy More than two weeks after the sinking of the MV Barima,…
Gayle, Bravo and other legends set to be honoured as CPL launches Hall of Fame
From Chris Gayle’s unbeaten 47 that powered Jamaica Tallawahs to the first CPL title in 2013, to Trinbago Knight Riders’ blistering 267/2 — still the…
Work on new road bypass along West Coast Demerara to commence before year-end, says President
President Dr Irfaan Ali said on Monday that the government will begin work on the first phase of a road bypass along the West Coast…
Javed Shadick to serve as secretary of MV Barima inquiry, report due in two months
The Commission of Inquiry into the capsizing and sinking of the MV Barima will recommend appropriate accountability where warranted, according to the gazetted Terms of…