Jun 14, 2026
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Moruca man dies after boat slams into overhanging tree limb on Moruca River A 55-year-old
A 55-year-old businessman and boat captain has died after losing control of his vessel and striking a large overhanging tree limb at the Moruca River…
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Guyanese and Brazilian feared dead after mining pit collapse
Two miners are trapped beneath debris after a mining pit cave-in at St. Elizabeth Backdam, Potaro, Region Eight, police said. Franky Hussain, 32, of North…
Bath Market vendors to get safer, cleaner facility by August
Works on the Bath Market in Region Five are slated for completion in August, with the Rosignol Market expected to be finished by July.…
Rodrigues-Birkett says nomination for top UN post ’an honour and a privilege’
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett called it "an honour and a privilege" after President Mohamed Irfaan Ali nominated her to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations,…
LaToya Wills takes home brand-new Proton X50 in MMG “Race for the Keys” promotion
LaToya Wills has won a brand-new Proton X50, the grand prize in Mobile Money Guyana's (MMG) "Race for the Keys" promotion, held to mark…
US, Caribbean visitors lead Guyana’s record 40,149 May arrivals
Guyana recorded 40,149 visitor arrivals in May 2026, a 20.6 per cent increase from May 2025 and the strongest May performance in the country's…
ExxonMobil says workforce trained, prepared for unplanned events at Haimara
ExxonMobil Guyana said it is prepared to respond to any unplanned events through scalable responses, as its proposed Haimara offshore development moves through the…
Police break up ’Last Day of School’ party after students caught drinking, smoking at Mackenzie market
Police were forced to clear dozens of students who were drinking and smoking at the Mackenzie bus park and market area following the final Caribbean…
530 Region Five small contractors on pre-qualified list to get at least one contracts before year-end, says Jagdeo
Some 530 small contractors in Region Five who are on the government's pre-qualified list were assured on Friday that each of them will be…
Terrence Williams committed to stand trial for money laundering
Terrence Williams has been committed to stand trial in the High Court on a money laundering charge linked to the alleged theft and sale of…
Yuri Garcia Dominguez and wife fined, jailed for defrauding Guyanese millions of dollars
Yuri Garcia Dominguez and his wife, Ateeka Ishmael, have been fined and sentenced to imprisonment after being convicted of operating a Ponzi scheme in Guyana…
W.T.C Guyana business forum spotlights cross-border trade and investment opportunities
Opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, logistics and a proposed regional sugar value chain were highlighted during an investment forum hosted by the High Commission of Belize…
Increase in school grants to $85,000 brings relief to parents ahead of new school term
Parents across Berbice have welcomed the expanded Government assistance for schoolchildren, saying it will provide timely relief as they prepare for the upcoming academic year.…
PSC, IDB Invest target improved financing for medium- and large-scale businesses
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) and IDB Invest have agreed to deepen cooperation aimed at expanding financing options and strengthening support for local businesses,…
Parents calling their children ’rats’ and ’ugly’ leaves lasting mental scars, says Minister Persaud, calls for national dialogue on abuse
Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud is calling for a national conversation on what she describes as a growing cycle of abuse,…
18 cancer survivors honoured in emotional celebration of hope and healing
Eighteen cancer survivors were honoured on Sunday as the Lotus Cancer Initiative Inc., in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Massy Foundation, hosted…
President warns of dismissal for breaches of new medical supply platform
Health officials who operate outside Guyana’s new centralised medical supply system will be sent home, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali warned on Monday. The President…
Revora Energy enters O&G markets with focus on pricing, transactions and navigating volatility
Georgetown Capital Management Inc. has launched Revora Energy as a dedicated energy pricing, benchmark and valuation advisory, positioning the firm to support stakeholders in…