Feb 1, 2026
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Khan re-elected BritCham chairman
Guysons Chief Executive Officer Faizal Khan has been re-elected chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) on Thursday. A release said Khan’s…
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Pitamber, Callender lead I-CEE Grand Prix III Chess Tournament
Candidate Master Sachin Pitamber and Woman Candidate Master Jessica Callender are leading the Open and Female categories, respectively, after four rounds of the I-CEE Grand…
CANU cautions public over drug-related packaging sold online
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has warned the public against the sale and use of cartoon-themed “1-gram” zip-lock packaging, saying the items are commonly associated…
Keep interest in developing Amaila Falls project, says PM
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said the government remains keen on developing the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project, which is expected to add 165 MW…
Nine more arrested for illegal mining as crackdown continues
Nine individuals were arrested, charged, and brought before courts in January for breaches of mining laws, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Saturday. The…
Visit Rupununi concerned over ’slow’ investigation into killing of tour guide
Concerns are mounting over the pace of the investigation into the killing of Leon Baird, widely known as “Rasta,” amid reports of suspected sightings, uncollected…
Pharmacy students urged to lead innovation in healthcare
Pharmacy students were urged on Thursday to prioritise research and innovation as key drivers of advancing healthcare, during the opening of the Eighth Student Research…
Guyanese author honoured with Asia Book of Records in India
Originally from Perseverance, Region Two, Guyana, 35-year-old Kamlawattie Persaud has achieved international recognition while living in Delhi, India, becoming the first female author from Guyana…
Croal: No displacement of vendors in Soesdyke Junction redevelopment plan
Plans have been unveiled to regularise and redevelop the Soesdyke Junction along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, creating a centralised economic hub while ensuring that existing vendors…
Neurospine Services to invest $1B in neurological centre, 50 jobs expected
Neurospine Services Inc. will invest almost $1 billion in a state-of-the-art neurological institute and rehabilitative centre in Guyana, creating more than 50 new jobs, the…
Aurora Gold Mines workers get 10 per cent pay hike
Gold mine workers at Aurora Gold Mines will receive higher wages and expanded workplace protections under a new two-year Collective Labour Agreement signed with the…
Budget 2026 opens doors for manufacturing, SMEs and agro-processing, says Region Three private sector
The 2026 National Budget creates new opportunities for manufacturing, agro-processing, logistics, and small business growth in Region Three, according to Halim Khan, head of the…
Saints overcome Roses in thrilling SBL clash
In a nail-biting clash at the Burnham Hard Court, St. Stanislaus College secured their inaugural victory in the School Basketball League (SBL), edging St. Roses…
Lorry driver held in deadly Linden–Mabura accident
The driver of a motor lorry is in police custody as investigations continue into a fatal road accident on the Linden–Mabura Trail that left…
Women-led shade house project launched at Tiger Bay
Residents of Tiger Bay gathered on Friday afternoon at the One Guyana Kitchen on Main Street in Georgetown for the launch of a community-based…
Appeal backlog of over 2,000 cases set for clearance
The Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court has begun a major initiative to reduce a backlog of more than 2,000 appeals and applications…
Minister Manickchand: Guyana cannot grow beautifully if filthy culture persists
“We cannot be a country that grows beautifully but we are filthy,” Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand said on Wednesday,…
GCCI: Arbitrary shipping fees, delays threaten local businesses
Shipping companies operating in Guyana have come under scrutiny for arbitrary price hikes, delays in delivery and the sidelining of local businesses. The Georgetown…