Feb 10, 2026
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Recycling and Composting Centre launched at Haags
A Recycling and Composting Centre at the Haags Bosch Sanitary Landfill in Eccles, East Bank Demerara, was officially launched by the Ministry of Local Government…
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Young guns fire at Michael Paris Pepsi U16 boxing show
Guyana’s emerging boxing talent was on full display on Saturday when the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) staged the Michael Paris Pepsi U16 Developmental Tournament at…
Fisheries cooperatives connect with buyers and banks
Efforts to reduce gaps in Guyana’s seafood value chain and support more stable, profitable business relationships were the focus of a one-day workshop held on…
Belle Vue Pump Station 29 per cent complete, 30 contractors blacklisted
The $865 million Belle Vue Pump Station is now 29 per cent complete, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said on Tuesday. Speaking during the 2026 Budget…
Women soldiers reminded: ‘Service before self is non-negotiable’
Guyana Defence Force Commanding Officer Colonel Lorraine Foster on Tuesday reaffirmed that “service before self is non-negotiable.” She was speaking at the Guyana Defence Force…
Track and field is reaching new heights, says AAG president
The President of the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG), Amanda Hermonstine, has praised the government for its support of track and field following the opening…
Spinners, Farhan seal comfortable win for Pakistan
Pakistan 190 for 9 (Farhan 73, Babar 46, Shadab 30, van Schalkwyk 4-25) beat USA 158 for 8 (Ranjane 51, Jahangir 49, Tariq 3-27, Shadab…
Monies budgeted for Local Government Elections
The Committee of Supply on Monday approved over $6.9 billion for the appropriated current expenditure for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the hosting of…
Bacchus blazes to victory in Aperol Spritz Golf Classic
Kishan Bacchus claimed first place at the ANSA McAL Guyana-sponsored Aperol Spritz golf tournament, posting a winning net 66 in a day of competitive play…
Venezuela’s opposition says party leader kidnapped hours after being freed
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said her opposition colleague Juan Pablo Guanipa has been kidnapped just hours after being released from detention. The Nobel…
Audit Office seeks 12 oil and gas experts to strengthen petroleum audits
The Auditor General’s Office is seeking approval to create 12 new positions for oil and gas specialists as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s…
President Ali receives Order of Merit for advancing trade with Roraima
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has been awarded Roraima’s highest honour, the Order of Merit Fort São Joaquim, in recognition of his leadership in strengthening economic…
GO-Invest: Non-oil investments top $1 trillion since 2020
The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) facilitated $157 billion in non-oil investments in 2025 alone, and over $1 trillion in the past five years, figures…
Minister Teixeira: GTTC funds primarily for programme development, not instructor salaries
Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira on Monday said a $78 million allocation to the Guyana Technical Training College (GTTC) is primarily for…
Chance sets Bayroc track record in 400m win
400 metres specialist Arinze Chance set a new track record at the Bayroc Synthetic Facility in Linden on Saturday, winning his season opener in 46.49…
Rambarran: Oil fund spending on infrastructure not at citizens’ expense
Economist Richard Rambarran has dispelled claims that oil fund resources are being spent on infrastructure and capital projects at the expense of citizens. Speaking on…