Jul 3, 2026
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Cuban national dies in multi-vehicle collision on Demerara bridge road
A 65-year-old Cuban national died on Wednesday in a multi-vehicle collision on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge Access Road, East Bank Demerara, police said.…
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Woman, 93, dies in West La Penitence fire
A 93-year-old woman, Rosa Singh, died today after a fire tore through a two-storey wooden building at Lot 36 Costella Housing Scheme, West La Penitence,…
New $421.2 million block to ease overcrowding at St. Joseph’s High
A $421.2 million annex will rise at St Joseph's High School as officials today turned the sod, launching an expansion project that will ease overcrowding…
Six new Puisne Judges sworn in to boost judicial capacity
Six members of the legal profession were sworn in as Puisne Judges on Wednesday, boosting Guyana’s judicial capacity amid rising demand for court services, President…
Prayer and tradition mark start of Police Force’s 187th anniversary celebrations
The rhythmic beat of ceremonial drums echoed across Eve Leary this morning as members of the Guyana Police Force gathered in prayer, praise and reflection…
Pedestrian bridge connects La Grange, Bagotville after years of disruption
A new pedestrian bridge connecting Unity Street, La Grange, to Inner Bagotville, West Bank Demerara, was commissioned on Saturday, fulfilling a promise made to community…
Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 164 with many more feared dead
Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela near the capital, killing at least 164 people and injuring nearly 1,000, its interim president Delcy Rodríguez has said.…
ExxonMobil-funded disability programme enters fifth phase, targets 450 more Guyanese
More than 1,500 Guyanese living with disabilities have benefited from an independent living programme since its launch in 2022, organisers said Wednesday, as the initiative…
NIS pensioners can now cash benefits at MMG, Bill Express and MoneyGram locations
More than 60,000 National Insurance Scheme pensioners can now access their monthly benefits through three new payment channels, following a launch on Wednesday that adds…
Demerara Bank offers BYD, cash prizes to Building Expo homebuyers
Homebuyers who apply for a home loan with Demerara Bank Limited during the International Building Expo 2026 could win a brand-new BYD motor vehicle and…
Alphonso Mining rejects claims it invaded Mohameds’ quarry, threatens legal action
Alphonso Mining said it has every legal right to mine gold and diamonds on land it acquired in 2014, rejecting accusations that it invaded a…
Citizens Bank slashes mortgage rate amid expanding customer base
Citizens Bank has cut its mortgage interest rate on loans up to $30 million from 4.95 per cent to 4.6 per cent and waived legal…
Police raise alarm as Region Six juvenile cases hit 13, including two murders
Thirteen juvenile matters have been recorded in Region Six this year, including two cases linked to murder, Guyana Police Force Deputy Commander Superintendent Guy Nurse…
Thriving private sector vital for a prosperous country, Finance Minister tells business community
Senior Minister with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, told Guyana's business community on Thursday that a thriving private sector is essential to the country's…
Petroleum exemptions to cushion Guyana from proposed 12 per cent US tariff, says trade expert
A proposed increase in United States tariffs on imports from Guyana to 12 per cent is unlikely to significantly affect the country's largest export sectors.…
Chess comes to Leguan as nearly 60 students and teachers trained
Nearly 60 students and teachers on Leguan Island took part in a one-day introductory chess workshop on Saturday, marking a milestone for the Guyana Chess…
Construction worker charged after illegal gun discovered during threatening behaviour investigation
A 37-year-old Blairmont Settlement man who was allegedly found with a suspected revolver and ammunition during a police investigation into threatening behaviour has been charged…
Guyana, Peru sign aviation MoU paving way for air services deal
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority and the Directorate for Civil Aviation of Peru have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, marking a significant…