Aug 31, 2026
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Motorcyclist Roshan Alli dies in head-on collision on Corentyne road
A 53-year-old motorcyclist from Number 76 Village, Corentyne, died on Friday evening after a head-on collision along the Number 75 Village Public Road, in front…
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Water rationing may be needed if dry spell worsens, says hydromet chief
Irrigation water rationing may become necessary if Guyana's prolonged dry spell worsens, Chief Hydrometeorological Officer Dr Garvin Cummings has warned, as reduced rainfall and higher…
Mother tells how daughter slipped from her grasp in north Cyprus ferry disaster
Ayten Bicer felt her 12-year-old daughter slip from her hands and disappear as a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus on Sunday, killing at least eight…
Four-year-old dies as car overturns on Mahaica trail
A 4-year-old child died after a motor car overturned several times along the St Cuthbert's Mission Trail, Mahaica River, East Coast Demerara, at about 17:30…
Planning begins for new Mackenzie Market in Linden
Planning for a new Mackenzie Market in Linden has begun following a visit to the town by a team from the Local Government Ministry, including…
High import duties threaten Guyana’s gold hub ambitions, says Gaskin
High import duties on jewellery-related materials and supplies could undermine Guyana's efforts to become a global gold and jewellery hub by 2030. Technical Consultant at…
Grieving elderly father cries for justice after daughter dies in Corentyne accident
An elderly Corentyne man is calling for justice after his 47-year-old daughter died on Thursday afternoon when she was struck by a heavy-duty lorry along…
Pitamber, Joshi to lead Guyana at 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) has named the National Open and Women's teams that will represent Guyana at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand,…
Ban on MV Canawaima lifted, ferry service resumes today
Guyana has welcomed the lifting of a ban on the MV Canawaima, with the ferry service set to resume operations from today. The service was…
MARAD says detained fast craft, Mohamed unlicensed to operate
The fast craft detained in connection with Leader of the Opposition Azzrudin Mohamed was not licensed to operate, nor was Mohamed himself, the Maritime Administration…
Persaud takes Round Seven lead into NTFGL Tour #2 finale
Patanjilee Persaud produced an outstanding performance to win Round Seven of the Promotech and Danny's Auto Sales NTFGL Tour #2 at the Lusignan Golf Club,…
Corentyne family springs from sleep as home comes under firebomb attack from hooded figure
A Nigg, Corentyne, Berbice, family of six believes they were deliberately targeted after a firebomb was allegedly thrown at their home and vehicles in the…
Trade conference to connect Guyanese businesses with regional, global markets
The World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG) will host an International Trade and Investment Conference from October 19 to 23, positioning the event as a platform…
Linden Mayor seeks government intervention, says bridge toll affecting service delivery
Linden Mayor Dominique Blair is appealing to the Government for intervention, claiming the removal of the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge toll has left the municipality facing estimated…
Sigma Engineers denies claims by Mohamed, threatens legal action
Sigma Engineers Ltd Inc has categorically rejected claims by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed that it secured millions of dollars in government contracts through political affiliation,…
Gold miner drowns after boat collision in Kabakaburi canal
A 28-year-old gold miner drowned after the boat he was operating collided with another vessel in a canal at Kabakaburi Mission, an Arawak community along…
Cricket icons Bravo, Bishop to headline CPL Hall of Fame gala in Barbados
Dwayne Bravo and Ian Bishop have been named the inaugural inductees into the newly established Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Hall of Fame, the Republic Bank…
Justice Anderson: panel-fixing allegations ’wholly untrue’, influence claims ’entirely unfounded’
CCJ President Justice Winston Anderson has rejected allegations that panels of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) were constituted or altered to secure predetermined outcomes,…