May 12, 2026
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Oswain Lawson’s death reclassified as alleged murder
Oswain Lawson, a 42-year-old taxi driver, died in East Bank Berbice on Tuesday after an incident that police have now reclassified as an alleged murder,…
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Guyana positioned as ’bridge’ between CARICOM and South America, World Trade Centre forum hears
Trade and business opportunities between Guyana and Brazil were highlighted during a forum on Tuesday aimed at strengthening economic ties through the South American trade…
Community spirit praised as East Bank Football Tournament concludes
The inaugural East Bank Inter-Village Football Tournament has been described as a major success by organiser Franklin Wilson, who says the competition has laid a…
Rice farmers urged to diversify into high-value crops
Rice farmers on the Essequibo Coast are being urged to diversify into other agricultural activities as authorities expand support for the rice industry. Agriculture Minister…
All housing backlog, excluding Region Four, expected to be cleared by next year, says Jagdeo
The housing backlog for all regions, except Region Four, is expected to be cleared by the end of next year as demand for house lots…
Children, young women remain most affected by sexual violence, Husbands says
Children and young women remain the groups most affected by sexual violence in Guyana, with authorities recording an average of about 1,200 cases annually over…
Rodríguez pushes negotiation on Guyana’s non-negotiable Essequibo region
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Monday called for dialogue with Guyana, insisting that negotiations between the two countries remain the only path to resolving…
From stay-at-home mom to solar trainee: GUYSOL Programme lights the way for women in renewable energy
Across Guyana, women are stepping into new opportunities in the renewable energy sector, gaining practical skills, confidence, and career pathways through the Guyana Utility Scale…
Two Canje families homeless after fire allegedly started by unattended child playing with matches
A devastating fire at Lot 98 and 99, Sheet Anchor, East Canje, Berbice, has left two families homeless after a blaze allegedly started by a…
Money changer robbed; bystander shot in leg by motorcycle bandit
A brazen robbery under arms at the busy intersection of America and Longden Streets, Georgetown, on Friday evening left a bystander injured and prompted a…
A century-old farm blossoms into a welcoming tourism experience
For generations, the land at Singh’s Farm, Canal No. 1, Region Three, has provided more than crops — it has preserved a legacy.Today, farmer Jeyaram…
US$27.3M battery storage contract signed to strengthen national grid stability
Guyana signed a US$27.3 million contract on Friday with PowerChina International Group Limited for the development of a 60 MWh/30 MW Battery Energy Storage System,…
Professor Sands warns: Overturning 1899 award could destabilise global borders
Overturning the 1899 Arbitral Award that settled the Guyana-Venezuela border dispute would threaten the stability of international boundaries worldwide and “rekindle the embers of dead…
Student expelled, teacher placed on leave after violent confrontation at Tuschen Secondary
A student involved in a violent confrontation at Tuschen Secondary School has been expelled and taken into police custody, while a teacher allegedly linked to…
Efforts intensify to resume direct air link between Guyana and Brazil
Efforts are intensifying to restore direct air links between Guyana and Brazil, a move that could significantly enhance trade, investment and regional connectivity between the…
Court of Appeal overturns ruling against ExxonMobil, EPA in environmental case
The Court of Appeal on Thursday unanimously ruled in favour of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, overturning a 2023 High Court…
New wing commissioned at Sophia Primary to ease overcrowding
Students of Sophia Primary School are now benefiting from an expanded and upgraded learning environment following the commissioning of a new school wing aimed at…
Lampkin gets 25 years for fatal stabbing of Kevin Serraphin
Keno Lampkin, also known as “Cuz,” was on Wednesday sentenced to 25 years in prison for manslaughter after fatally stabbing Kevin Serraphin during a violent…