Mar 18, 2026
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Private sector struggling as 52,000 jobs remain unfilled
Approximately 52,000 jobs in Guyana remain unfilled, highlighting a growing labour shortage amid the country’s rapid economic expansion. This was disclosed during a recent panel…
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Teacher placed on leave amid sexual allegations at Brickdam Secondary School
A teacher at Brickdam Secondary School has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of a sexual nature made by students, the Ministry of…
109 vendors allocated spots along La Grange, Bagotsville corridor
One hundred and nine vendors from the La Grange/Bagotsville area took part in a lottery on Saturday to determine their new vending spots, the…
Dr Singh: Today’s needs are being tackled alongside tomorrow’s opportunities
The government has defended its significant investment in infrastructure, saying it is crucial for long-term economic resilience and prosperity. Senior Minister in the Office of…
Car driver dies in accident involving two lorries
Deryck Singh A 55-year-old man died after a three-vehicle crash on the Greenwich Park Public Road on the East Bank of the Essequibo River late…
Dr Singh urges IDB to tailor lending to Caribbean country contexts
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Ashni Singh, on Saturday urged the Inter-American Development Bank to tailor its lending…
Suspect in teen mom stabbing says victim ‘fell on knife’ in video interrogation
A video circulating on social media shows a man accused of stabbing a teenage mother in Heatburn Village, East Bank Berbice, appearing injured while being…
President’s College secures national championship title for second straight year
In a stunning display of athletic prowess, President’s College repeated their success as champions of the National Schools’ Championships, which concluded on Friday at…
Baby of dead 14-year-old placed in foster care; DNA test planned
The infant daughter of 14-year-old Aleena Preetam has been placed in the foster care system as authorities continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s…
Body of missing West Coast Berbice fisherman found at Cottage foreshore
The search for missing West Coast Berbice fisherman Ryan Roberts, 33, ended on Sunday after a body believed to be his was discovered along…
Two garbage trucks to help address waste, sanitation challenges at Charity Market
Two garbage trucks will be provided to the Charity area to strengthen waste management and improve sanitation at the Charity Amazon Market, Minister of…
First Lady laments toll of intimate partner violence on families, society
Intimate partner violence continues to rob families of mothers, daughters and sisters, leaving grief that echoes across communities in Guyana, First Lady Arya Ali said…
Post-mortem confirms Melanie children died from drowning
Drowning was given as the cause of death for Tianna DeCourte, 8, and Jadon DeCourte, 10, both of Melanie Public Road, East Coast Demerara.…
Four fishermen spend night at sea, one missing after powerful waves wreck vessel
Four fishermen, including a boat captain, were rescued early Wednesday after their fishing vessel was severely damaged by powerful waves about 10 miles offshore, forcing…
Sandiford, Clement start strong in National Chess Qualifiers
Keron Sandiford and Ciel Clement have emerged as early leaders in the National Open Chess Championship Qualifiers and the Diamond Fire-sponsored Women’s Chess Championship Qualifiers…
Minister Persaud: Women outpacing men academically, but empowerment key
Academic success must translate into real empowerment and leadership opportunities for women and girls, Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud said on…
Drowned children: Grieving mother speaks out against wandering rumours
The mother of two children who drowned on Tuesday along the Melanie Damishana/Enterprise Access Road, East Coast Demerara, is urging the public to stop spreading…
Wellness hub launched to keep health ministry staff healthier
The Ministry of Health on Tuesday commissioned a new Wellness Centre at Eccles, East Bank Demerara, marking a major step toward strengthening preventive healthcare…