Mar 18, 2026
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Private sector struggling as 52,000 jobs remain unfilled
Approximately 52,000 jobs in Guyana remain unfilled, highlighting a growing labour shortage amid the country’s rapid economic expansion. This was disclosed during a recent panel…
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Bodybuilding Federation appoints Disciplinary Committee
The Guyana Body Building and Fitness Federation has named its disciplinary committee, a move aimed at strengthening oversight and maintaining professional standards in the sport,…
109 vendors allocated spots along La Grange, Bagotsville corridor
One hundred and nine vendors from the La Grange/Bagotsville area took part in a lottery on Saturday to determine their new vending spots, the Ministry…
Dr Singh: Today’s needs are being tackled alongside tomorrow’s opportunities
The government has defended its significant investment in infrastructure, saying it is crucial for long-term economic resilience and prosperity. Senior Minister in the Office of…
Kuru Kururu defeat Agricola as Inter-Village football kicks off at Eccles
The East Bank Inter-Village Football Competition made a grand return at the Eccles EE Ground on Saturday night, marking a significant milestone as the venue…
Venezuelan construction worker dies in Enmore accident
A Venezuelan construction worker died after an electric cycle he was riding collided with a car on Enmore Public Road on the East Coast of…
UMAMI enters Trinidad and Tobago market through Massy Distribution partnership
Guyanese sauce manufacturer UMAMI has entered the Trinidad and Tobago market through a distribution partnership with Massy Distribution, marking a major step in the company’s…
Suspect in teen mom stabbing says victim ‘fell on knife’ in video interrogation
A video circulating on social media shows a man accused of stabbing a teenage mother in Heatburn Village, East Bank Berbice, appearing injured while being…
President’s College secures national championship title for second straight year
In a stunning display of athletic prowess, President’s College repeated their success as champions of the National Schools’ Championships, which concluded on Friday at the…
Central Amelia’s Ward car driver dies in collision with lorry
A 31-year-old man died early Wednesday morning after the car he was driving collided head-on with a lorry along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway at Loo Creek,…
Vendors under Stabroek Market canopy to be temporarily relocated
Vendors operating under the canopy at the Stabroek Market will be temporarily relocated to facilitate rehabilitation works on the structure, Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore said…
Body of missing West Coast Berbice fisherman found at Cottage foreshore
The search for missing West Coast Berbice fisherman Ryan Roberts, 33, ended on Sunday after a body believed to be his was discovered along the…
Two garbage trucks to help address waste, sanitation challenges at Charity Market
Two garbage trucks will be provided to the Charity area to strengthen waste management and improve sanitation at the Charity Amazon Market, Minister of Local…
First Lady laments toll of intimate partner violence on families, society
Intimate partner violence continues to rob families of mothers, daughters and sisters, leaving grief that echoes across communities in Guyana, First Lady Arya Ali said…
Post-mortem confirms Melanie children died from drowning
Drowning was given as the cause of death for Tianna DeCourte, 8, and Jadon DeCourte, 10, both of Melanie Public Road, East Coast Demerara. This…
Four fishermen spend night at sea, one missing after powerful waves wreck vessel
Four fishermen, including a boat captain, were rescued early Wednesday after their fishing vessel was severely damaged by powerful waves about 10 miles offshore, forcing…
Minister Persaud: Women outpacing men academically, but empowerment key
Academic success must translate into real empowerment and leadership opportunities for women and girls, Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud said on…
Drowned children: Grieving mother speaks out against wandering rumours
The mother of two children who drowned on Tuesday along the Melanie Damishana/Enterprise Access Road, East Coast Demerara, is urging the public to stop spreading…