Jan 4, 2026
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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…
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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…
Gold seized in Georgetown operations targeting illegal trade
A quantity of gold was seized during joint enforcement operations in central Georgetown targeting illegal mining and the unlawful trade in precious metals on Saturday.…
Road Warriors topple Bent Street to claim One Guyana Futsal title
Road Warriors delivered a goal-scoring clinic against Bent Street early Saturday morning at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall to capture the One Guyana/Kashif and Shanghai/President’s…
APNU: Guyana must be prepared for any eventuality
See full statement below: At present, Guyana finds itself in a very precarious position and needs to think and act strategically. The APNU, in light…
Why has the US attacked Caracas and captured Venezuela’s president?
Overnight on Friday, the US carried out airstrikes across Venezuela, with explosions rocking the capital, Caracas, before dawn. Shortly afterwards, Donald Trump announced that US…
Notable Guyanese lost this year
As 2025 draws to a close, Guyana pauses to remember those whose passing left a lasting imprint on the nation’s history, culture and conscience. From…
Lusignan Golf Club sets sights on growth and partnerships in 2026
Lusignan Golf Club is entering 2026 with renewed confidence and an ambitious agenda, building on what it describes as a highly successful 2024 and steady…
Woman, 89, found dead with stab wounds at Ogle home
An 89-year-old woman was found dead at her home on the East Coast Demerara, police said on Tuesday, as they launched an investigation into a…
Linden man shot dead, one in custody
A 27-year-old driver, Amar Jones of One Mile, Wismar, Linden, was shot and killed on Tuesday afternoon during a brazen attack along the Half Mile…
Homecoming, film, tourism and culture at heart of 60th independence plans
Guyana will mark its 60th Independence anniversary as a large-scale homecoming for the diaspora and a springboard for the expansion of its Orange Economy, with…
Guyanese to track complaints and book services with new apps
The Government will soon launch the CitizensConnect App, a digital platform designed to allow Guyanese to raise concerns, submit complaints, and track issues in real…
More judges, faster trials: 310 cases disposed in 2025 Criminal Assizes
Criminal courts saw a marked increase in case disposals during the 2025 Criminal Assizes, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack, SC, said on…
Attorney General dismisses defence challenge to extradition proceedings
The High Court on Monday heard a challenge to Guyana’s Fugitive Offenders Act filed by lawyers representing U.S.-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar…
Pedestrian dies in Providence accident
A 38-year-old woman was killed early on Tuesday after being struck by a car while crossing Providence Public Road on the East Bank of Demerara,…
Gold miner stabbed to death during altercation
Nicholas Fredericks, a 25-year-old gold miner from Wakapau, Lower Pomeroon River, was fatally stabbed during an incident in Wakapau Village early on Monday, police said.…
Griffith: Youth training, innovation to be central focus over next give years
Youth training and innovation will be at the centre of development agenda over the next five years as the government seeks to build a future-ready…
Youth majority beneficiaries of housing allocations over past five years
Fifty-four per cent of housing allocations over the last five years went to young people, Housing Minister Collin Croal said on Saturday. The minister emphasised…