Feb 25, 2026
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Ravindra, Santner, McConchie eliminate Sri Lanka
A stunning rearguard from Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie knocked Sri Lanka out of the 2026 T20 World Cup in spite of an electric start…
Guyana
Foundation works begin on Hilton-branded 256-room resort
Major foundation works are underway on a Hilton-branded 256-room Georgetown Seafront Resort and Convention Centre, a GYD 63 billion investment secured under a 2025 agreement…
Powerlifting Federation: Novice athletes to take stage on March 8
The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) is preparing to kick off its 2026 season, with the first competition for novice athletes scheduled for March 8,…
Post-mortem: Psychiatric patient died from asphyxia
A post-mortem examination has confirmed that 52-year-old Ravinand Yudheshwar Bishram, known as “Ravi,” died from asphyxia and bronchoaspiration, caused by inhalation of blood into the…
Domestic dispute on Corentyne ends in death and hospitalisation
Patrick Mahendra Singh, 46, a cane harvester, is dead and his wife hospitalized following a domestic incident in Corentyne, Berbice, police said. The incident followed…
14-year-old dies one month after giving birth
A close relative is in custody following the death of a 14-year-old mother from Good Hope Village, Essequibo Coast, who passed away nearly a month…
E-procurement platform launched to strengthen transparency and fairness
The Government Procurement Opportunities Website has been officially launched by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), providing a centralised digital platform to increase…
Upgrades planned for La Penitence Market
Upgrades are planned for the La Penitence Market after vendors raised concerns about conditions at the facility. During a recent visit to the market, Local…
New $468M Bartica water treatment plant to serve 6,000 residents
A $468 million water treatment plant commissioned on Saturday at Five Miles, Bartica, is expected to serve about 6,000 residents from Four to Seven Miles…
Bee attack leaves one dead, another hospitalised
A 77-year-old pensioner, Mohadai Sankar, was killed and a 25-year-old woman hospitalised after a suspected bee attack on Friday morning, police said. Preliminary reports indicate…
11 complex retinal surgeries, including first scleral buckle procedures, performed at GPHC
Eleven complex retinal surgeries, including the first scleral buckle procedures in Guyana’s public sector, were performed at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) during a…
New digital design lab at GTI equips students for 21st-century engineering
Guyana has moved to modernise technical training with the launch of a new digital design laboratory at the Government Technical Institute, aimed at equipping students…
Diaspora capital fuels US$250M expansion of Guyana’s oil support services
The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) recently facilitated a major US$250 million diaspora-funded private sector investment with the TriStar Shore Base and Energy Terminal, a…
Brother kills brother during argument at Capoey Mission
A domestic dispute between two brothers left one man dead at Capoey Mission, Essequibo Coast, on Friday afternoon. Dead is 57-year-old Leslie Edwards, also known…
Prison officer arrested, suspected cannabis found in his bulletproof vest
A 26-year-old prison officer was arrested today after police discovered more than 500 grams of suspected cannabis at the Mazaruni Prison. Police said the officer,…
Slingerz trash Ann’s Grove in Elite League Cup debut
Slingerz FC looked outstanding in their Elite League Cup debut, obliterating Ann’s Grove with an astonishing 8-0 victory on Wednesday night at the Guyana Football…
Police to appeal Paul Slowe acquittal in sexual assault case
The Guyana Police Force has announced its intention to appeal a ruling by Senior Magistrate Fabiyo Azore, who today found Paul Slowe not guilty of…
GPL CEO: US$720M to modernise grid, boost reliability and deploy smart systems
Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL)’s investment of US$720 million in a major expansion and modernisation programme is aimed at making electricity supply across the…