Apr 10, 2026
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Crash site of missing ASL aircraft found in Region Eight, no survivors seen
The crash site of an Air Services Guyana Limited aircraft has been located in the dense forests of Region Eight, with no signs of life…
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Four in custody over teen’s death on Essequibo Lake
Four individuals are in police custody as investigations continue into the death of Aarif Azeez at the “Hot and Cold” Lake in Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast,…
Region Six gets 22 new garbage trucks to improve sanitation services
Twenty-two garbage trucks have been assigned to strengthen solid waste management and improve sanitation services across Region Six as part of ongoing efforts to enhance…
Faith, tug of war, drum-off enrich memorable SDA Camporee in Guyana
Faith, friendship and games defined the Caribbean Union Conference 2026 SDA Camporee “Greatness 2: The Rise of an Empire,” which brought together more than 3,000…
Iwokrama records stronger earnings on rising eco-tourism demand
Interest in eco-tourism in Guyana is rising, with more than half of visitors to the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development last year…
Azeez’s family calls for thorough investigation into circumstances of lake death
Relatives of Aarif Azeez are calling for justice and a full investigation into his death at the “Hot and Cold” Lake on the Essequibo Coast,…
Digital passport system nears completion
The government is moving closer to launching an online passport service as part of a broader effort to digitise public services. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan…
Guyana targets flood-prone areas in new World Bank climate push
The Government of Guyana will partner with the World Bank on new climate resilience initiatives under the country’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), focusing on…
Agreement paves way for solar and battery systems in Linden
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) and Linden Electricity Company Inc. (LECI) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the integration…
Edghill ‘excited’ for what’s ahead in wake of CAC Games qualification
Two-time Olympian Chelsea Edghill is pleased to have qualified for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games following a special qualification event over…
Guyana, St. Kitts sign deals on food security, security and modernisation
Guyana and St. Kitts and Nevis on Wednesday signed three memoranda of understanding covering agriculture and food security, security cooperation, and government modernisation, deepening bilateral…
Olivia Solomon targets stronger performance in upcoming races
Olivia Solomon claimed gold in the girls’ under-17 800 metres at the CARIFTA Games in Grenada on Monday, clocking 2:10.76, but said she believed her…
GDF troops honoured for Hurricane Melissa relief mission in Jamaica
Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) were formally welcomed home and decorated on Wednesday for their role in a regional humanitarian mission to Jamaica…
Headteachers told to act on teacher performance, student discipline
Education Minister Sonia Parag has called on headteachers in Region Two to take bold, proactive action in addressing challenges such as teacher performance, student discipline…
Hunting wins US$63.5m contract for FPSO offshore Guyana
Hunting PLC has secured nearly US$68 million in orders for a new offshore development in Guyana. The FTSE 250-listed group announced it has won…
OPM: No arbitration yet on Wales Gas Project, dismisses claims of secret payment
The Government of Guyana and contractor Lindsayca Guyana Inc. have not advanced arbitration in the Wales Gas-to-Energy project, the Office of the President (OPM)…
CARICOM steps up push for reparatory justice
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is intensifying efforts to globalise its reparations agenda, with a major international conference planned later this year, the chairman of…
Ignite Television launches “Grow Guyana” to spotlight the country’s most critical sector
At a time when agriculture continues to play a central role in Guyana’s economic growth and national development, Ignite Television is proud to introduce Grow…