Apr 14, 2026
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Fuel supply normalises after disruption triggers panic buying
Fuel supplies across Georgetown returned to normal on Tuesday after a delayed shipment caused temporary disruptions in supply on Monday. Service stations in the capital…
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Justice Damone Younge sworn in as appellate judge
Justice Damone Younge was on Tuesday sworn in as a Justice of Appeal during a formal ceremony at the Office of the President. The appointment…
DPP orders inquest into Adriana Younge’s death
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised that an inquest be held into the death of Adriana Younge, who was found dead between April…
Prime Minister: Delayed fuel cargo now being discharged; no need to panic
A delayed fuel shipment from a major oil company has arrived and is currently being discharged, easing concerns over a temporary disruption in supply, Prime…
NSC ramps up security to curb break-ins at sports venues
The National Sports Commission (NSC) is stepping up efforts to strengthen security across its facilities, with Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle acknowledging long-standing concerns and…
Body of missing Fyrish man found in savannah
The lifeless body of 53-year-old Raymond Hack of Fyrish Village, Corentyne, was discovered on Saturday afternoon, bringing a tragic end to days of uncertainty surrounding…
CPCE centre to be built in Charity to decentralise teacher training
A new Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) centre will be constructed in Charity, on the Essequibo Coast in Region Two, as part of efforts…
Berbice make-up artist survives ex-lover’s gun attack
Police are investigating a shooting incident in which a 27-year-old woman was injured after her former partner allegedly opened fire on her in Islington Village,…
Guyana to export soya beans to Barbados
Guyana will begin exporting soya beans to Barbados for the first time within two weeks, as the country moves to expand agricultural production and strengthen…
Bartica breaks ground on hospital that promises better care closer to home
The sod was officially turned on Saturday for the construction of a new regional hospital in Bartica, a major step toward improving healthcare access for…
Mother accused of strangling daughter taken back to scene, likely to face murder charge
Twenty-six-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Shivpersaud, the mother who reportedly took her 7-year-old daughter’s life, is taken back to the scene of the incident at Fyrish Village,…
Region Six answers call for cleaner communities
Residents across Region Six turned out in large numbers on Saturday to support a national clean-up campaign, reflecting strong community participation and civic pride. The…
53-year-old man run over by paddy truck
A 53-year-old man died on Friday evening after being run over by a paddy truck while lying on Fyrish Public Road in Corentyne, Berbice, police…
Cannabis and cocaine worth $1.7B destroyed
Drugs valued at $1.712 billion were destroyed today by the Guyana Police Force during a disposal exercise carried out under established procedures for narcotics previously…
US EXIM signals new investment push with letter of interest for deep-water ports
A letter of interest for the development of deep-water ports has been issued, signalling new opportunities for expanded cooperation between Guyana and the United States…
Origins Fashion Festival 2026 launches with five new cash-prize awards
The introduction of five new cash-prize awards to recognise excellence across Guyana’s fashion industry headlined the official launch of the Origins Guyana Fashion Festival 2026…
T&T Prime Minister set for official visit to Guyana
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar will undertake an official visit to Guyana as part of efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation and advance a…
UG Faculty of Education and Humanities celebrates 174 Honour Roll students
A total of 174 students from the University of Guyana’s Faculty of Education and Humanities have been named to the Dean’s Honour Roll in recognition…