Dec 10, 2025
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Queen’s College wins National Inter-School Chess Tournament
Queen’s College students dominated the National Inter-School Chess Tournament hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) on Monday, December 8th, 2025. The tournament, graciously hosted…
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Venezuelan opposition leader to miss Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado will miss the ceremony to award her the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Wednesday, the head of the…
SOCU cracks major gold-smuggling network: Three arrested; over $130M in cash and gold seized
The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has disrupted what authorities believe to be a major gold-smuggling and money-laundering operation in Bartica, Region Seven, seizing more…
Guyana, US sign agreement to expand military cooperation
Guyana and the United States have signed a Statement of Intent to expand joint military cooperation, the government said on Tuesday. The agreement was signed…
Two die after car slams into parked lorry
Two men die on Tuesday in a collision at Moblissa on the Soesdyke–Linden Highway, police said. The crash occurred at about 15:15 hrs and involved…
Exxon boosts forecast, aims for US$25 billion earnings growth by 2030
Exxon Mobil is targeting US$25 billion in earnings growth from 2024 to 2030 and will increase oil and gas production, the top US oil producer said…
Speed cameras now monitor illegal third-lane driving
The Guyana Police Force (GPF), in partnership with the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), has launched an automated enforcement system under the Safe Road Intelligent…
Anand Persaud wins PromoTech Guyana Golf Tournament
Anand Persaud claimed victory at the PromoTech Guyana Inc. Golf Tournament on Sunday at Lusignan Golf Club, marking back-to-back tournament wins just one week after…
THAG sees new era for travel and tourism with opening of Grenada Consulate
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) has welcomed the opening of Grenada’s Honorary Consulate in Georgetown, calling it a “significant step toward advancing…
EU celebrates disability and community champions
Diplomats, civil society actors, and community leaders gathered at the European Union Residence in Bel Air Springs on Monday to celebrate the achievements of 2025…
Rights and integrity fundamental to development, says Prime Minister
Rights and integrity are central to development, Prime Minister Mark Phillips said on Monday at the fourth annual Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Expo at the…
Diplomats, business leaders honoured
A distinguished group of diplomats, business leaders and long-standing clients were honoured at this year’s ActionCOACH Recognition and Anniversary Awards Ceremony, celebrating leadership, business growth…
GBTI opens new ATM at Royal Orchid Mall
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) on has launched its newest Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at the Royal Orchid Mall, marking the bank’s…
Preparations for 60th Independence Anniversary gaining momentum
Preparations for Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary are gathering momentum as the government engages leading promoters, entertainers, and tourism stakeholders to craft a national events calendar…
Guyana secures US$17M signing bonus in deal with Cybele Energy
Guyana on Tuesday signed a petroleum agreement with Ghanaian company Cybele Energy Limited for the S7 shallow offshore block, securing a US$17 million signing bonus.…
Drivers who illegally obtain licences given six weeks to correct violation
Drivers who obtained their licences through irregular means rather than earning them have six weeks to surrender or face prosecution, President Dr Irfaan Ali said…
Mohin Nand Persaud recognised for outstanding contributions to agriculture and business
The University of Guyana (UG) on Saturday awarded an honorary doctorate to businessman Mohin Nand Persaud during its 25th Convocation Ceremony at the Berbice Campus,…
Guyana sees opportunity in linking ecotourism with Grenada’s beach market
Guyana has proposed linking its tourism offerings with Grenada, a move President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali says will boost visitor arrivals, increase revenue and support…