May 23, 2026
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Edghill says govt open to dialogue but rejects unilateral fare increases
The government on Saturday said it remains open to dialogue with minibus operators over fare concerns, while cautioning against unilateral increases and arguing that…
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Mother left to raise daughter alone after husband, son drown in canal
Overcome with grief, 25-year-old Dellissa Mangar broke down as she tried to come to terms with the unimaginable reality that the two people she…
1,600 drivers to explain how they obtained their licences
Approximately 1,600 letters are being prepared for dispatch to drivers across Guyana as the government moves to intensify scrutiny into the issuance of driver’s…
AI to drive modern policing, security systems, says President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali said on Friday that Guyana is building a people-centred, technology-driven national security architecture that will rely heavily on artificial intelligence, predictive…
Moore confident ahead of Independence Table Tennis Tournament
Rising star Malachi Moore is aiming to make an impact at the 60th Independence Table Tennis Tournament, which begins tonight at the National Gymnasium,…
Elderly Mahaicony woman loses home to fire
A 67-year-old pensioner has been left homeless after a fire destroyed her two-storey wooden and concrete home at Wash Clothes, Mahaicony, on Wednesday afternoon, wiping…
Teixeira says top diplomats’ comments ’regrettable’, announces June 5 parliamentary sitting
Government Chief Whip and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira has criticised comments from members of the diplomatic corps in Guyana regarding parliamentary sittings, saying…
Minibus protest disrupts routes as drivers push for fare hikes
Minibus operators on Monday staged a protest at Cuffy Square, disrupting several transport routes as they renewed calls for higher fares, arguing that the current…
Veteran fisherman takes break after near-death experience at sea
For veteran West Coast Berbice boat captain Ganesh, Tuesday’s terrifying ordeal at sea is one he says will remain with him for the rest of…
ILO specialist urges stronger workforce planning as healthcare, construction sectors hardest hit by labour shortages
Stronger workforce planning and more effective labour market data systems are needed to address skills shortages that could constrain Guyana’s rapid economic expansion, a…
Father, 4-year-old son die after speeding car plunges into canal
A tragic accident along the Lesbeholden Public Road, Black Bush Polder, on Wednesday afternoon claimed the lives of a father and his young son…
Nandlall says ordinary citizens fronting political cases not exempt from costs
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has announced the government’s intention to pursue costs in the Forward Movement Guyana (FMG) failed ballot exclusion case, cautioning that ordinary…
High Court registrar testifies in election fraud case on custody of SOPs, SORs
The High Court Registrar took the witness stand on Wednesday as the election fraud case continued at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where key electoral documents…
New AutoCAD laboratory expands vocational training for Region Five students
The commissioning of a new AutoCAD laboratory at Bygeval Secondary School is expected to expand technical and vocational education opportunities for students across several communities…
EPA testing sound levels at Seawall amid push to balance nightlife and neighbourhood peace
The government is moving to implement sound alarms across the country as it seeks to strike a balance between the growing entertainment sector and…
Passports returned as investigation launched into death, mistreatment of Indian workers
The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning has launched an investigation into allegations of poor treatment, occupational safety and health violations, and labour concerns involving…
UN joins Guyana-led biodiversity alliance
The Government of Guyana and the United Nations have signed a Declaration of Intent to formalise UN participation in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, strengthening cooperation…
US eyes stronger Guyana bauxite output for global market supply chain
The United States sees significant potential for the expansion of Guyana’s bauxite industry as part of wider efforts to deepen economic cooperation and attract more…