Apr 8, 2026
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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 a…
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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…
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) said…
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 the…
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…
Police warn: Do not fly kites near power lines or retrieve kites stuck in wires
The Guyana Police Force is urging parents, guardians, and children across the country to observe proper safety precautions while flying kites during the Easter weekend.…
Domestic dispute: Young Berbice mother allegedly suffocates daughter, attacks toddler son
The deceased, Isabella Dabadial, a student of Cooper Primary School, was reportedly suffocated by her mother, Sarah Elizabeth Shivpersaud, 26, a ten-day worker from the…
Karasabai airstrip, terminal commissioned, unlocking economic opportunities for sub-district
A new $1.053 billion, 3,000ft by 50ft concrete airstrip with two taxiways, parking for three caravans, and navigational lights, along with an $85 million terminal…
PSC urges proportionate response if Suriname’s Corentyne River fees are not reversed
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has warned that a proportionate response may be necessary if Suriname does not reverse its decision to impose new fees…
Policeman charged with corruption offence, granted self-bail
A Guyana Police Force corporal has been charged with a corruption-related offence, authorities said. Akeem Semple, 30, of Friendship, East Coast Demerara, appeared before Magistrate…
GCCI urges govt to stop Corentyne Bridge talks with Suriname over ‘unfriendly actions’
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has called on the Government to halt discussions on the proposed Corentyne River Bridge with Suriname until…
GMR&SC returns dexterity event with obstacle courses for all classes
Registration is now open for the Dexterity and Auto Expo hosted by the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC), set for April 11 at…
155 schools to gain access to clean, purified water
A national project to provide clean, purified water will benefit 155 schools across Guyana, with Regions Three and Six expected to be the first to…
Local athletes arrive in Grenada for CARIFTA Games
Team Guyana has arrived in Grenada for the CARIFTA Games, slated for this weekend. The 23-member team departed this morning from the Cheddi Jagan International…
Narrow escape: ‘I was in the shower when the fire started,’ says one Alberttown fire victim
Martha Espino was in the shower when she first heard the warning. Her phone rang, jolting her from the steam and routine of the evening.…
Firefighters must become first responders in all emergencies, says PM Phillips
Modern firefighting is expected to serve as the first responders to a wide range of emergencies, from traffic accidents and floods to wildfires and hazardous…
Over 3,000 youths at Seventh-day Adventist Camporee
More than 3,000 Pathfinders and Master Guides from across the Caribbean gathered on Tuesday at the Seventh-day Adventist Caribbean Union Conference Camporee at the Loo…
16 charged as grip tightens against illegal mining
Sixteen gold miners were charged in March with a range of offences under the Mining Act as part of the Ministry of Natural Resources’ ongoing…