Feb 20, 2026
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From baby pram to mobile food venture: Berbice’s ‘gun oil’, chicken foot sauce man reaches more customers
What began more than 20 years ago as a humble hustle with a baby pram has grown into one of the most recognisable mobile food…
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Robust legal framework enables Guyana’s economic growth
Guyana has established a comprehensive body of legislation to manage its expanding oil and gas sector, including laws on oil revenue, local content, petroleum activities,…
Taliban allows men to beat wives – so long as they don’t break bones
The Taliban has passed a law that allows men to beat their wives as long as it does not cause “broken bones or open wounds”.…
Prison officer arrested, suspected cannabis found in his bulletproof vest
A 26-year-old prison officer was arrested today after police discovered more than 500 grams of suspected cannabis at the Mazaruni Prison. Police said the officer,…
Slingerz trash Ann’s Grove in Elite League Cup debut
Slingerz FC looked outstanding in their Elite League Cup debut, obliterating Ann’s Grove with an astonishing 8-0 victory on Wednesday night at the Guyana Football…
Police to appeal Paul Slowe acquittal in sexual assault case
The Guyana Police Force has announced its intention to appeal a ruling by Senior Magistrate Fabiyo Azore, who today found Paul Slowe not guilty of…
GPL CEO: US$720M to modernise grid, boost reliability and deploy smart systems
Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL)’s investment of US$720 million in a major expansion and modernisation programme is aimed at making electricity supply across the…
T&T seeks Guyana’s support as it looks to restart refinery
Trinidad and Tobago is seeking stronger energy partnerships with Guyana as part of strategic measures to restart its shuttered state-owned Petrotrin oil refinery. Speaking at…
Vice President Jagdeo joins world leaders at global AI summit
Guyana is positioning itself in the global artificial intelligence race, as Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo participates in the India AI Impact Summit, a major forum…
Man who assaulted traffic cop with glass bottle charged, remanded
A 24-year-old man who assaulted a traffic policeman with a glass bottle during a confrontation in New Amsterdam has been charged with multiple traffic and…
Minister Croal: 300 Hogstye allottees to access house lots by March
Infrastructure works at the Hogstye housing development in Region Six are 98 per cent complete, positioning more than 300 allottees to access their house lots…
FIA boss endorses Boodhoo ahead of upcoming AGM
In a stunning endorsement, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has showered praise on the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports…
Soesdyke man crushed by excavator
A 50-year-old man died on Wednesday after an excavator he was operating toppled off a trailer and pinned him at Mango Landing, Region 10, police…
East Ruimveldt Market set for overhaul
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand on Wednesday pledged improvements to the East Ruimveldt Market following consultations with vendors and shoppers on…
Minister Bharrat: Guyana offers predictable, stable and safe climate for investors
Guyana offers predictability, stability and security for investors, Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat said on Wednesday, positioning the country as a safe and worthwhile destination…
One Communications investing US$25M to support energy, commercial growth
Telecommunications company One Communications plans to invest more than US$25 million this year to expand national connectivity, reinforcing the sector’s role in supporting Guyana’s growing…