May 18, 2026
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Members of GDF, NISA trained to tackle evolving cyber threats
Members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) have been trained in advanced cybersecurity strategies through a two-day…
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Bath Settlement man remanded for stealing colognes, clothing and cash from boutique
A 30-year-old man accused of breaking into a boutique at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, and stealing a quantity of merchandise and cash was on…
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern. The agency…
Gas-to-Energy project on course for first power by year-end
The 300 MW Wales Gas-to-Energy project, Guyana’s largest infrastructure initiative to date, is advancing, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips saying the contractor has…
Vandals steal computers, cables and crops, attempt to torch Christianburg Secondary
Repeated acts of vandalism and theft at the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School have raised concerns among education officials, with authorities appealing to residents to help…
Washington positions Guyana as “trusted partner” amid global trade shift
The United States is seeking to deepen its long-term economic partnership with Guyana, with US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg…
Post-mortem confirms Berbice taxi driver died from stab wounds, not crash injuries
A taxi driver whose death was initially believed to have resulted from a crash at Edinburgh Public Road, East Bank Berbice, was fatally stabbed…
President warns public officials of severe consequences for procurement breaches, financial misconduct
Severe consequences, including removal from office where necessary, will be imposed for breaches of procurement and financial procedures, President Dr. Irfaan Ali warned on Wednesday…
Minibus union objects to increased fares by Kitty operators
Fare increases on the Kitty minibus route have drawn pushback from the United Minibus Union, which says any unilateral change is unfair to commuters already…
CPA: Girls aged 14–18 most affected in child sexual abuse cases
Adolescent girls aged 14 to 18 are the most affected group in child sexual abuse cases, according to data from the Childcare and Protection Agency…
Several former APNU MPs, current councillors join PPP
Several former opposition Members of Parliament and current regional councillors have joined the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), the party said on Tuesday following a…
Community spirit praised as East Bank Football Tournament concludes
The inaugural East Bank Inter-Village Football Tournament has been described as a major success by organiser Franklin Wilson, who says the competition has laid a…
Children, young women remain most affected by sexual violence, Husbands says
Children and young women remain the groups most affected by sexual violence in Guyana, with authorities recording an average of about 1,200 cases annually over…
Rodríguez pushes negotiation on Guyana’s non-negotiable Essequibo region
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Monday called for dialogue with Guyana, insisting that negotiations between the two countries remain the only path to resolving…
Money changer robbed; bystander shot in leg by motorcycle bandit
A brazen robbery under arms at the busy intersection of America and Longden Streets, Georgetown, on Friday evening left a bystander injured and prompted a…
A century-old farm blossoms into a welcoming tourism experience
For generations, the land at Singh’s Farm, Canal No. 1, Region Three, has provided more than crops — it has preserved a legacy.Today, farmer Jeyaram…
US$27.3M battery storage contract signed to strengthen national grid stability
Guyana signed a US$27.3 million contract on Friday with PowerChina International Group Limited for the development of a 60 MWh/30 MW Battery Energy Storage…
Professor Sands warns: Overturning 1899 award could destabilise global borders
Overturning the 1899 Arbitral Award that settled the Guyana-Venezuela border dispute would threaten the stability of international boundaries worldwide and “rekindle the embers of dead…