Mar 21, 2026
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Heavy siltation in Abary Channel to be cleared ahead of rainy season
Region Five Chairman Ricardo Phillips said the government is working to address heavy siltation in the Abary channel, as concerns mount ahead of the…
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Speeding hire car driver, passenger die; several injured in Mahaicony accident
Two people were killed and several others injured in a high-speed crash on Friday evening along the Airy Hall Public Road in Mahaicony. The…
Drainage, sanitation and recreational facilities set for overhaul in East Ruimveldt
Residents of East Ruimveldt are expected to see improvements to drainage, sanitation and recreational facilities following a community walkabout led by President Irfaan Ali on…
Large-scale investments targeted as ExxonMobil advances Guyana gas plans
Efforts to develop a domestic gas market in Guyana remain a priority, particularly in Berbice, where large-scale investments are being explored. President of ExxonMobil…
Region Three to get free dialysis centre by year-end
Region Three is expected to have a free dialysis centre by the end of 2026 as part of the government’s ongoing effort to expand…
‘Essequibo 1899’ FPSO nears deployment as oil projects advance
Guyana’s offshore oil developments continue to progress at an accelerated pace, with multiple Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessels moving ahead of schedule. This…
Shemroy Robinson get six years, fined $1.73M for drug trafficking
Justice Priscilla Chandra Haniff on Wednesday sentenced Shemroy Robinson to six years in prison and imposed a $1,734,000 fine following his conviction for trafficking in…
Seaboard moves to assess viability of local pork industry
Seaboard Corporation has commissioned Gira Food to assess the feasibility of developing a sustainable pork industry in Guyana, as the country moves to strengthen food…
Motorcycle bandits rob Chinese nationals
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘B’ are investigating an alleged armed robbery Thursday evening at Providence Public Road near the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge,…
One-year-old dies in West Bank Demerara tractor accident
A one-year-old boy, Talesh Bhudram, died Thursday morning in a fatal accident involving a motor tractor at a residence in Canal #1, West Bank Demerara,…
CANU seizes cannabis-infused beverages at CJIA
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), through the Guyana Early Warning System (EWS), has issued a national alert following the seizure of 222 cans of suspected…
Georgetown Film Festival showcases “Sugar Island” and mental health shorts
The Georgetown Film Festival will screen “Sugar Island,” a film by Afro-diasporic filmmaker Johanné Gómez Terrero, on March 28 at the Herdmanston Lodge Hotel. The…
WeLead announces Grammy Award-winning Melanie Fiona as keynote speaker
WeLead Association, in partnership with the BB Energy Foundation, has announced that two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and entrepreneur Melanie Fiona will deliver the keynote address…
48,858 government employees to receive $100,000 cash grant in next 24 hours
In the next 24 hours, 48,858 central government employees, including public servants, teachers, and members of the disciplined services, will receive the 2026 National…
President signals possible return to domestic oil refinery plan
President Irfaan Ali has indicated that Guyana may revisit plans to establish a domestic oil refinery, citing national security concerns amid ongoing global energy instability.…
Digital era demands new education standards, Minister Parag tells CXC conference
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries must reform student assessments to move away from traditional test-focused models, the region’s Education Minister, Sonia Parag, said on Wednesday.…
Guyana gains from climbing oil prices but fuel costs could bite consumers
Guyana is poised to earn significantly higher oil revenues as global prices climb and production expands in the Stabroek Block, but the gains are…
ExxonMobil injected $146B into local businesses in 2025
ExxonMobil Guyana injected some $146 billion into the local economy in 2025 through spending on local suppliers, underscoring the industry’s growing impact on businesses and…