Jan 7, 2026
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Berbice man gets 35 years for murder of mother
The Berbice High Court on Tuesday handed down a 35-year prison sentence to Deonarine Dookhoo, 45, of Number Three Village, West Coast Berbice, for the…
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Pillion rider sentenced to 36 months, rider remanded for narcotics trafficking
Jamera Wills, 31, a miner of 40 Savannah Park, New Amsterdam, and 22-year-old unemployed Daniel Quintyn of 43 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, appeared before Magistrate Michelle…
President Ali holds talks with U.S. Secretary Rubio on Venezuela, praises support to combat narco-terrorism, gold smuggling
President Mohamed Irfaan Ali spoke today with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about recent developments in Venezuela and other regional issues. Ali praised…
GMRSC launches Super Lap Series to curb road speeding
The Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMRSC) will launch its 2026 Super Lap Series as part of an effort to promote road safety and…
Head and Smith centuries grind England in the SCG dirt
Australia 518 for 7 (Head 163, Smith 129), lead England 384 (Root 160, Brook 84, Neser 4–60) by 134 runs* Travis Head departed the SCG…
Paramakatoi residents to own quarry in landmark deal
Residents of Paramakatoi and its surrounding villages in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) are set to gain full ownership of a local quarry under a transformative development-to-ownership…
New Paramakatoi airstrip to lift agriculture, tourism in Region Eight to new heights
The newly commissioned Paramakatoi airstrip is expected to spur agriculture and tourism in Region Eight, as the government works to improve connectivity and economic opportunities…
Tourism authorities condemn attack on international visitor
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce and the Guyana Tourism Authority condemned an attack on international visitor Antony D’Oliveira, host of the Jumps Travel…
GMRSC unveils action-packed 2026 calendar
The Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMRSC) on Thursday released its 2026 racing schedule, promising a season of expanded competition and new formats across…
GGMC orders immediate suspension of mining permits for 107 Brazilians
The Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has ordered the immediate suspension of all mining operations, permissions to operate and related authorisations belonging to 107…
AG says appeal strategy should not delay extradition proceedings
Attorney General and Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall on Tuesday criticised what he described as deliberate attempts to delay the extradition proceedings involving businessmen Nazar…
Long-awaited Bamia Primary School finally opens
The Bamia Primary School, a long-awaited regional education project, was officially completed and opened on Monday. The school reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening…
High Court refuses stay as extradition proceedings against Mohameds continue
Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh on Monday refused an application by attorneys for businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, seeking to halt…
Head hits back after Root 160 in Ashes finale
Australia opener Travis Head hit back with a majestic innings of his own after England’s Joe Root struck 160 on the second day of…
Trump told Venezuelan interim president to ’lead, or get out the way’ — Kristi Noem
U.S. President Donald Trump is holding discussions with Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, on the administration of the country, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem…
’Large part’ of Maduro’s security team, ‘innocent civilians’ killed in US operation, says Venezuela’s defence minister
Venezuela’s Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino said on state television that a “large part” of President Nicolás Maduro’s security team, along with soldiers and civilians, were…
Small businesses reap over $182M at Christmas Village
Vendors at the One Guyana Christmas Village earned an estimated more than $182 million over the 25-day holiday event, according to a post-event revenue survey…
Abandoned Berbice government building destroyed by fire
A fire destroyed an abandoned government building in Berbice, Region Six, late on Saturday, authorities said. The blaze broke out around 21:30 hrs at the…