Apr 18, 2026
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‘Shortman’ charged with manslaughter over teen’s death at lake outing
A 23-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of 15-year-old Arif Azeez during an Easter Monday outing at the Hot and…
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Vincente sets sights on Commonwealth Games debut with Guyana basketball team
National basketball player Dominic Vincente is hoping to represent Guyana at the Commonwealth Games and says it would be an honour to don the…
Private sector backs selective intake of skilled deportees
As discussions continue between Washington and Georgetown on a proposed agreement that could see Guyana accepting third-country deportees from the United States, the private…
Neighbours placed on lifetime bond after one cuts other’s electrical cord worth $800
A Laing Avenue man and his neighbour have both been placed on a lifetime bond to keep the peace following a dispute that led to…
Electricity theft, infrastructure damage hamper GPL performance in 2025, says Utilities Commission
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has identified electricity theft and repeated damage to infrastructure as key factors affecting the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL)…
Guyana, Morocco sign open skies deal to spur trade, travel
Guyana and Morocco on Thursday signed an Open Skies Air Services Agreement to facilitate air travel between the two countries and beyond to third destinations.…
Shame and silence keep abused boys from seeking help
More boys in Guyana are reporting sexual abuse, but many still face barriers to seeking help due to entrenched social norms and limited trust,…
Oil refinery, gas projects key to shielding Guyana from external shocks
Investments in an oil refinery to support gas-to-energy power plants and other energy infrastructure will help shield Guyana from global energy shocks, ensuring stable power,…
Construction worker freed of gun and ganja charges
A 39-year-old construction worker of Better Hope, Christopher Durjan, had three charges—possession of a firearm, ammunition, and ganja—dismissed on Monday at the Sparendaam Magistrates’…
Bodybuilder’s residence, guest house hit by early morning blaze
A major fire early this morning on Cummings Street, Georgetown, caused significant damage to two properties, including a house owned by bodybuilder Hugh Ross and…
Justice Damone Younge sworn in as appellate judge
Justice Damone Younge was on Tuesday sworn in as a Justice of Appeal during a formal ceremony at the Office of the President. The…
Fuel supply normalises after disruption triggers panic buying
Fuel supplies across Georgetown returned to normal on Tuesday after a delayed shipment caused temporary disruptions in supply on Monday. Service stations in the…
DPP orders inquest into Adriana Younge’s death
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised that an inquest be held into the death of Adriana Younge, who was found dead between April…
Prime Minister: Delayed fuel cargo now being discharged; no need to panic
A delayed fuel shipment from a major oil company has arrived and is currently being discharged, easing concerns over a temporary disruption in supply,…
NSC ramps up security to curb break-ins at sports venues
The National Sports Commission (NSC) is stepping up efforts to strengthen security across its facilities, with Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle acknowledging long-standing concerns and…
Berbice make-up artist survives ex-lover’s gun attack
Police are investigating a shooting incident in which a 27-year-old woman was injured after her former partner allegedly opened fire on her in Islington Village,…
Family calls for probe into death of Essequibo painter
Relatives of a 36-year-old man are calling for a full investigation into his death at Capoey Lake, in the Essequibo region, on March 26. Dale…
Bartica breaks ground on hospital that promises better care closer to home
The sod was officially turned on Saturday for the construction of a new regional hospital in Bartica, a major step toward improving healthcare access for…