Aug 17, 2026
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Gold miner drowns after boat collision in Kabakaburi canal
A 28-year-old gold miner drowned after the boat he was operating collided with another vessel in a canal at Kabakaburi Mission, an Arawak community along…
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Sigma Engineers denies claims by Mohamed, threatens legal action
Sigma Engineers Ltd Inc has categorically rejected claims by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed that it secured millions of dollars in government contracts through political affiliation,…
Cricket icons Bravo, Bishop to headline CPL Hall of Fame gala in Barbados
Dwayne Bravo and Ian Bishop have been named the inaugural inductees into the newly established Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Hall of Fame, the Republic Bank…
Justice Anderson: panel-fixing allegations ’wholly untrue’, influence claims ’entirely unfounded’
CCJ President Justice Winston Anderson has rejected allegations that panels of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) were constituted or altered to secure predetermined outcomes,…
Linden sawmills pulled from grid as Bosai engine trip, high demand cause frequent blackouts
Sawmills in Linden will be taken off the electricity grid until demand normalises, as part of efforts to restore power to the community following frequent…
GCCI President: Local entrepreneurs increasingly turning to overseas suppliers amid economic boom
Guyanese entrepreneurs are increasingly looking beyond local suppliers and turning to international markets to source goods and materials, as the country's rapid economic growth creates…
Businesses without certification are missing out on oil deals, says Local Content Director
Scores of Guyanese businesses may be missing out on opportunities in the country's oil and gas sector because business registration alone does not qualify them…
ENet Golf Tournament tees off at Lusignan on Sunday
Lusignan Golf Club will host the ENet Golf Tournament on Sunday, drawing golfers from across Guyana for a day of competition on its greens. Registration…
Women’s voices must shape healthcare decisions, UG lecture hears
Women must be placed at the centre of healthcare decisions, with their voices included in the planning and shaping of relevant health services, a sexual…
Twenty-eight Peace Corps volunteers sworn in to serve local communities
Twenty-three new Peace Corps volunteers and five Peace Corps Response volunteers were sworn in on Wednesday, marking the start of a two-year service to support…
Man loses home, $2 million in blaze suspected to be caused by discarded cigarette butt
A man narrowly escaped with his life after an early morning fire completely destroyed his home at Lot 39 Lochaber, West Canje, Berbice, on Wednesday.…
CPL to honour Sir Garfield Sobers with minute’s applause at every venue
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will pay tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder the game has ever produced,…
GDF: Boat carrying Opposition Leader, WIN MPs turned back after captain failed to produce licences
A passenger vessel carrying Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and two We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Members of Parliament was turned back to Charity on Wednesday…
Traffic fines payable only through MMG or Bill Express, says Traffic Chief
Legitimate traffic fines in Guyana can only be paid through MMG or Bill Express, the Guyana Police Force said on Tuesday, warning the public against…
Development bank offices for every region, recruitment process under way, says Minister Ally
The government has begun preparations to establish the Guyana Development Bank following passage of the enabling legislation in the National Assembly, including setting up regional…
Families’ wishes will be honoured, says PM Phillips as MV Barima settles deeper into seabed mud
The Government will honour the wishes of families affected by the MV Barima disaster in deciding whether to salvage the wreck or leave it on…
Guyana accredits first non-resident ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Safraaz Ahmad Shadood was accredited today as Guyana's first non-resident ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, presenting his letter of credence in the role.…
Belize judge to chair MV Barima Commission of Inquiry with sweeping powers
Justice Godfrey Phillip Smith of Belize will chair a five-member Commission of Inquiry tasked with establishing the full circumstances surrounding the sinking of the MV…