Oct 6, 2026
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SounDown 2026 books Quintino, Guyana Dance Music Week added to festival
Dutch DJ and producer Quintino has been announced for SounDown Music Festival at the Kingston Beachfront on November 28, as the event expands to include…
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Guyana U15 basketball team tests skills against Caribbean competitors in St Maarten
Guyana’s next generation of basketball players is gaining international exposure in St Maarten, with an 11-member Under-15 School Boys Select Team competing in the Paradise…
Doctor’s finger ’almost bitten off’ in Rottweiler attack
A doctor's finger was almost bitten off when two Rottweilers escaped a yard and attacked her and her husky in Diamond, East Bank Demerara, prompting…
Linden explores cashless business zone at Central Mackenzie
Businesses and consumers in Linden's central business district could soon have easier access to electronic payments, as the municipality explores a cashless zone at Central…
ANSA McAL appoints Troy Cadogan Country Head for Guyana, Suriname
ANSA McAL Limited has appointed Troy Cadogan as Country Head for Guyana and Suriname, a newly established role effective Thursday, as the Group expands its…
From bamboo trails to better roads: East Bank Berbice experiencing new era of development
Communities on the East Bank of Berbice are entering a new chapter of development, with improved roads, electricity and rehabilitated canals replacing the narrow bamboo-lined…
Guyana’s powerlifting medal tally climbs to 14 after big day in Chile
Guyana’s powerlifters more than doubled their medal tally at the South American Powerlifting Championships on Friday, climbing from six to 14 medals after a strong…
GuyExpo 2026 launched, opening new doors of opportunity for local businesses
Local businesses stand to gain fresh momentum as GuyExpo 2026 was launched on Thursday, promising new markets, partnerships and growth for the private sector. Tourism,…
VAMED case: Health Ministry cleared to take possession of hospital sites
The Full Court has set aside five preservation orders against the State in a legal dispute involving VAMED Engineering GmbH, clearing the way for the…
U.S. Military says Caribbean strike killed four suspected narco-traffickers
The U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean on Saturday, killing four people it described as suspected “narco-terrorists.” News…
Less travel, lower costs: JC Chandisingh brings CAPE and university preparation closer to home for central Corentyne students
For 16-year-old Rebecca Smartt, the decision to pursue the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) was about more than continuing her education—it was about keeping her…
Minister Singh urges workers to check NIS records amid contribution gaps
The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) contributor base has expanded by nearly 41 per cent over the past five years, reflecting employment growth, Senior Minister with…
President briefs Government members of Foreign Relations Sub-Committee on border case, migrant agreement as Opposition stays away
President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday met with Government members of the Parliamentary Foreign Relations Sub-Committee after Opposition lawmakers stayed away from the meeting, citing the…
Power system cannot keep up with current demand, says President
President Dr Irfaan Ali The power system "cannot respond" to current electricity demand, President Dr Irfaan Ali said on Monday, warning that a huge investment…
Mid-Year Report: Oil output fuels 33.3 per cent growth, non-oil economy expands 10.1 per cent on services, construction
Guyana's real economy expanded by 33.3 per cent in the first half of 2026, driven largely by the first full six-month period in which four…
Development Bank set for October 5 launch as close to 60,000 bank accounts opened in past five months
October 5 has been set as the launch date for the new Development Bank, President Dr Irfaan Ali announced on Monday, as 59,951 new bank…
GLDA offers free beekeeping training in Region Nine as efforts continue to expand honey industry
Persons interested in becoming beekeepers in Region Nine are being offered the opportunity to receive free training through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA). The…
Education community mourns veteran educator Sharon Chapman
The local education community is mourning the death of veteran educator Sharon Chapman, a respected teacher and school leader. In a Facebook tribute, the Ministry…