Feb 17, 2026
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’Cousin Vye’ of Lichfield is 100 not out and going strong
Beatrice Elizabeth Burnette Johnson, affectionately known as “Cousin Vye”, celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday, surrounded by family, friends and the community she has long…
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Australia out of T20 World Cup after Zimbabwe’s match against Ireland rained off
Australia have been knocked out of the T20 World Cup after Zimbabwe’s match against Ireland was washed out. With each side taking a point from…
Republic Bank unveils $60M mortgages at five per cent interest
Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited is now offering residential mortgages up to $60 million at a highly competitive five per cent interest rate, with no lending…
21-year-old motorcyclist dies in Corentyne accident
A 21-year-old man died Monday after his motorcycle collided with a car on Public Road, #64 Village, Corentyne, police said. The deceased, identified as Jadheo…
US developers to build luxury hotel, 1,000 condos at Ogle
US-based developers Giovanni and Nicola Mola of Coastal Rim Properties (CRP) have announced plans to build a five-star hotel, more than 1,000 condominium units and…
‘Doggie’ and ‘Critic’ fight pushed back to March 28
The highly anticipated Fight Night boxing card featuring Bradley “Doggie” Sampson and Mikhail “Guyanese Critic” Rodrigues has been postponed to March 28th. Bradley “Doggie” Sampson…
Young stars shine at Children’s Mash
Young performers took centre stage last week during Children’s Mashramani celebrations, culminating in national competitions and a colourful road parade under this year’s theme: “Little…
Ramadan Village 2026 opens with calls for unity and reflection
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali officially opened Ramadan Village 2026 on Sunday evening, positioning the annual event as a space for reflection, accountability, and shared…
Business sector rallies behind Boodhoo’s sports tourism vision
As the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) prepares for its Annual General Meeting on February 21, local business leaders are publicly endorsing incumbent…
Pitamber retains U-16 Rapid Chess title, Sam wins girls’ crown
CM Sachin Pitamber successfully defended his title at the Kitty Square Mall National U-16 Rapid Chess Championships on Sunday, while Kataleya Sam claimed the U-16…
Demerara Bank launches Flopay to boost card payments for small enterprises
Flopay, a new payment facilitation service aimed at expanding access to modern card payment solutions for businesses, was launched on Friday through a partnership between…
Doctors at Lima Regional Hospital save mother, premature baby in high-risk case
Doctors at Lima Regional Hospital have saved the lives of a 42-year-old mother and her severely premature baby following a high-risk pregnancy that began at…
Holder, Hope seal WI’s Super Eights spot; Nepal knocked out
A dominant bowling display in the powerplay, backed up by a solid batting display helped a clinical West Indies ease to their third win of…
Region Six outreach delivers 520 Agreements of Sale, allocates 241 House Lots
A total of 520 families received Agreements of Sale and began the process for Certificates of Title, while 241 residents were allocated house lots during…
Berbice contractor walks free of rape charge
After nearly nine years of legal battles and repeated court appearances, a Corentyne contractor has been acquitted of a rape charge that dated back to…
Technical Training College opens, to draw students from across the region
The Guyana Technical Training College Inc. was officially opened on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s drive to build a highly skilled workforce…