Apr 2, 2026
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Local athletes arrive in Grenada for CARIFTA Games
Team Guyana has arrived in Grenada for the CARIFTA Games, slated for this weekend. The 23-member team departed this morning from the Cheddi Jagan International…
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155 schools to gain access to clean, purified water
A national project to provide clean, purified water will benefit 155 schools across Guyana, with Regions Three and Six expected to be the first…
Programme launched to equip officers for evolving security challenges
The National Defence Institute on Tuesday launched its Certificate in Defence Studies programme, aimed at building strategic leadership within the security sector. Prime Minister…
Lethem retail sector grows with new DDL, Cash and Carry outlets
Residents of Lethem now have access to a wider range of locally manufactured products with the opening of a new retail outlet by Demerara…
US Ambassador praises government, says oil funds being used for citizen development
US Ambassador Nicole Theriot has praised the administration of President Irfaan Ali for what she described as a step in the right direction in governing…
US ambassador: Hard, unequivocal evidence exists against the Mohameds, confident of conviction
The United States has “hard evidence” against indicted Guyanese businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed and is confident of a conviction if they are extradited…
Guyana, Belize deepen forest ties with new climate cooperation pact
The governments of Guyana and Belize on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the forest sector, marking a step forward…
Court dismisses Brutus abuse of process claim; money laundering charges to proceed
Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty has dismissed an abuse of process application filed by former Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus, clearing the way for…
GDF honours World War II veteran on 100th birthday
The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, on Thursday honoured centenarian World War II veteran James Gladwin Samuels at a ceremony marking his…
CARIFTA team aiming for gold medals, says team manager
Guyana’s 24-member team for the 2026 CARIFTA Games is prepared and aiming for top performances when the championships begin in Grenada over the Easter weekend,…
Aviation authority defends suspension of ASL flights to Matthews Ridge
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) defended its decision to suspend Air Services Ltd. (ASL) flights into Matthews Ridge on Thursday, saying the move…
Online portal for $100,000 cash grant activated
As the Government moves into the second phase of distribution of the National $100,000 Cash Grant, as promised by President Irfaan Ali, Senior Minister in…
US Embassy ready to help Linden businesses connect with US partners, explore investment opportunities
A team from the United States (US) Embassy’s Department of Commerce has signalled its willingness to help businesses in Linden connect with American partners and…
CCJ interim stay: Forde welcomes ruling, Nandlall maintains appeal unlikely to succeed
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has set April 21, 2026, to hear the application for special leave to appeal filed by the Mohameds,…
Single mother in Coffee Grove receives new home on Eid Day
For years, a single mother in Coffee Grove worked tirelessly to provide for her two children, despite living in an inadequate home. On Saturday, her…
Massy Stores Providence marks 10 years, serving 15,000 customers weekly
Massy Stores marked the 10th anniversary of its Providence outlet on Saturday with in-store activities, including customer recognition and promotional giveaways. Shoppers who visited Massy…
PM Phillips urges stronger CELAC-Africa ties on climate, trade
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, called for deeper cooperation between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and African Union member states to…
Suspected arson at Good Hope leaves family of 10 homeless, grandmother hospitalised
A family of ten from Good Hope was left homeless and a 74-year-old grandmother hospitalised after her grandson allegedly set fire to their home…