Jun 1, 2026
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Man swallowed up by waves while trying to save drowning wife at Unity Beach
Lyodisa Waldron, 21, and Special Constable Andri Francis, 29, are missing after being swept under by strong currents while swimming at Unity Beach on the…
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Aviation body warns of heavy fines and imprisonment for airstrip tampering
The Aviation Operators Association of Guyana (AOAG) has warned that tampering with aviation infrastructure is a serious offence under civil aviation regulations, carrying fines of…
Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport
The Guyana Police Force is urging citizens to report irregularities within the public transportation system, saying increased public cooperation is needed to improve accountability and…
Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association
Attorney Arudranauth Gossai was elected President of The Bar Association of Guyana on Friday, following elections at the association’s 47th Annual General Meeting held via…
Soldier injured in hostile fire from Venezuelan shore
A member of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) was injured on Friday after a border patrol came under fire along the Cuyuni River in Region…
Housing construction support programme to be launched later this year, says VP Jagdeo
A programme to support housing construction will be launched later this year as the government moves to assist residents with building their homes, Vice President…
Spice Route brings aromatic Indian flavours to Georgetown’s dining scene
Spice Route Restaurant & Bar officially opened on Thursday evening at Lot 165 Crown Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, introducing authentic Indian cuisine and bold flavours to…
Grenada PM joins Guyanese diaspora in Diamond Jubilee Independence celebration
The Office of the Honorary Consul of Guyana, in collaboration with the Guyanese diaspora in Grenada, hosted a celebration marking the 60th anniversary of Guyana’s…
Women farmers turn to climate-smart techniques for better yields and income
Across farms and training sites from Essequibo to Region Five, women are quietly reshaping their futures through a climate-smart agriculture programme designed to turn knowledge…
CPL and GSL launch special ticket promotion for fans
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have launched a limited-time ticket bundle promotion aimed at boosting…
New bond scheme to channel diaspora funds into development projects
The government of Guyana will launch a diaspora bond within a week to raise funds from citizens living abroad for public infrastructure projects, President Mohamed…
Embrace compassion and generosity, says ERC in Eid-ul-Adha message
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends heartfelt greetings to Guyana’s Muslim community and to all Guyanese as the nation’s Islamic brothers and sisters observe Eid-ul-Adha.…
Two teenagers among three held in Providence murder probe
A 69-year-old Providence man was found dead in his home with multiple injuries to the head, and three suspects are now in police custody as…
Turkeyen woman dies in Sarah Johanna accident
A 29-year-old woman died and two others were injured in a late-night accident on the Sarah Johanna Access Road, East Bank Demerara, on Sunday. Dead…
Doctors in Guyana complete landmark cross-continental robotic heart surgery
Guyana on Tuesday entered a new era of medical innovation after surgeons at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation successfully performed the country’s first robotic and…
Culture, unity and patriotism take centre stage in Region Five Independence celebrations
Calls to preserve Guyana’s culture and strengthen national unity took centre stage on Sunday as Region Five marked the country’s 60th Independence Anniversary with a…
Golden Arrowhead flies high in Anna Regina as pride and patriotism mark Independence celebrations
Patriotic pride filled the Anna Regina Car Park on Monday morning as residents from across Region Two gathered to celebrate Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary during…
Op-Ed: 60 years of partnership: Celebrating Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee and a future of shared prosperity
As Guyana celebrates its 60th Independence Anniversary on May 26, I am honoured to reflect on six decades of friendship, partnership, and shared progress between…