Aug 5, 2026
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Man loses home, $2 million in blaze suspected to be caused by discarded cigarette butt
A man narrowly escaped with his life after an early morning fire completely destroyed his home at Lot 39 Lochaber, West Canje, Berbice, on Wednesday.…
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Twenty-eight Peace Corps volunteers sworn in to serve local communities
Twenty-three new Peace Corps volunteers and five Peace Corps Response volunteers were sworn in on Wednesday, marking the start of a two-year service to support…
CPL to honour Sir Garfield Sobers with minute’s applause at every venue
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will pay tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder the game has ever produced,…
GDF: Boat carrying Opposition Leader, WIN MPs turned back after captain failed to produce licences
A passenger vessel carrying Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and two We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Members of Parliament was turned back to Charity on Wednesday…
Traffic fines payable only through MMG or Bill Express, says Traffic Chief
Legitimate traffic fines in Guyana can only be paid through MMG or Bill Express, the Guyana Police Force said on Tuesday, warning the public against…
Development bank offices for every region, recruitment process under way, says Minister Ally
The government has begun preparations to establish the Guyana Development Bank following passage of the enabling legislation in the National Assembly, including setting up regional…
Families’ wishes will be honoured, says PM Phillips as MV Barima settles deeper into seabed mud
The Government will honour the wishes of families affected by the MV Barima disaster in deciding whether to salvage the wreck or leave it…
Guyana accredits first non-resident ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Safraaz Ahmad Shadood was accredited today as Guyana's first non-resident ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, presenting his letter of credence in the role.…
Belize judge to chair MV Barima Commission of Inquiry with sweeping powers
Justice Godfrey Phillip Smith of Belize will chair a five-member Commission of Inquiry tasked with establishing the full circumstances surrounding the sinking of the MV…
Health Minister praises rescue and relief workers in MV Barima tragedy
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has praised doctors, nurses, emergency medical teams, members of the Joint Services, forensic personnel and volunteers for their round-the-clock…
Opposition welcomes MV Barima inquiry but faults lack of consultation
The five main opposition parties have welcomed President Dr Irfaan Ali's announcement of a Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the MV Barima but…
MV Barima tragedy: Essequibo community rallies around grieving families
For days now, Royston Frank has sat on the Essequibo Coast, waiting. His son, crew member Rawle Frank, remains missing since the MV Barima…
Brazilian Navy, T&T Coast Guard join Barima search as death toll climbs to 53
Naval and coast guard reinforcements from Brazil and Trinidad and Tobago are due to arrive in Guyana on Wednesday, bolstering an intensifying search for those…
MV Barima Ferry Disaster: Timeline
Saturday, July 18, 2026 • The MV Barima, a passenger and cargo ferry built in 1939, departs Georgetown bound for Port Kaituma, North West District,…
Dartmouth man reportedly dies of electrocution; two children hospitalised
A 28-year-old Essequibo Coast man died on Monday afternoon after he was reportedly electrocuted. Kelton Benn, of Dartmouth Village, had gone to use an outdoor…
Unregistered boat captain among eight injured in Canje Creek collision
Eight persons were injured following a head-on collision between two boats in the vicinity of Pat Walla, Canje Creek, Berbice, on Tuesday, police said. The…
Mother fears worst after losing two children in MV Barima tragedy
For Eve Jerome, Saturday night's sinking of the MV Barima has turned her life upside down. While she survived the tragedy, her two children, three-year-old…
MV Barima tragedy: Brothers make it out alive but relatives missing
What was intended to be a memorable family trip to the North West District has instead left the Matabheek family counting their blessings while anxiously…