Jul 14, 2026
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Villagers block driver’s attempt to flee scene after fatal collision in Rosignol
A 77-year-old licensed liquor shop operator of Rosignol, West Bank Berbice, died on Saturday evening after the electric bike he was riding was struck by…
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Oil exploration ramps up as three firms advance, Cybele Energy granted extension
Three international oil companies are expected to commence exploration works soon, each granted a matter of months to begin seismic operations once approvals are granted.…
Guyana’s oldest Seventh-day Adventist, John ’Johnny’ Rudder of Islington Village, turns 104
Centenarian John "Johnny" Rudder of Islington Village on the East Bank of Berbice celebrated his 104th birthday on Sunday, marking more than a century of…
Giving up video games, bicycle rides for studying pays off for young Bethany scholar
Putting aside video games and his bicycle paid off for 11-year-old Nashon Xavier Thomas of Bethany Village, Region Two, who emerged as the third top…
Family clings to memories of devoted father as they await justice
The family of Satesh "Toney" Persaud of Reliance, Essequibo Coast, is calling for justice weeks after he was killed in an accident on the public…
Aspiring lawyer, doctor and president among Region Six NGSA top students
Hours of studying, countless past papers, early mornings, late nights and the unwavering support of parents and teachers have paid off for Region Six's top…
Rashid, Mickle lead Guyana to third successive AmeriCup pre-qualifier win
Guyana finished its campaign on a winning note after defeating Bermuda 59-56 on Saturday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in the FIBA AmeriCup…
Sod turned for $528M East Ruimveldt Market redevelopment
The sod was turned on Saturday for the $528,370,300 redevelopment of the East Ruimveldt Market, marking the start of a major project to upgrade infrastructure…
Watchman remanded over fatal neck stabbing at Haswell, Port Mourant
Parmeshwar Lionel, a 20-year-old watchman, was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing before the Whim Magistrate's Court charged with the murder of 27-year-old Naresh…
New travel allowance will cover ’pain’ and ’the belly,’ say pensioner
At the New Amsterdam Post Office, pensioners sat patiently as they waited to uplift their $20,000 annual Senior Citizens' Travel Allowance. Senior citizens across East…
’I still imagine seeing him,’ relative says as Henry boys’ killers sentenced to life imprisonment
The outcry for justice that followed the brutal murders of 16-year-old Isaiah Henry and 17-year-old Joel Henry may have found an answer in the Berbice…
Pitamber wins National Junior Chess Championships Qualifiers
Candidate Master (CM) Sachin Pitamber has won the 2026 National Junior Chess Championships Qualifiers, hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) at Olympic House, Liliendaal.…
Cuban national who slit stepdaughter’s throat after hammering mother to death gets life imprisonment
Cuban national Yoel Rodriguez Barrientos, who bludgeoned his partner to death with a hammer then slit the throat of her 11-year-old daughter after the child…
Adopt an Orphanage initiative enters fifth phase, expands support for vulnerable children
The Adopt an Orphanage initiative has entered its fifth phase, continuing efforts to strengthen support for children living in residential care through partnerships involving the…
Guyana welcomes Trinidad and Tobago to Global Biodiversity Alliance
Trinidad and Tobago has been officially welcomed as the 125th member of the Global Biodiversity Alliance. President Dr Irfaan Ali presented Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar…
SounDown returns November with bigger production, second stage
SounDown, Guyana's premier music and arts festival, will return for its third edition in November, with organisers promising an expanded event featuring a larger production,…
President says farm size exaggerated, received no preferential treatment and can account for investment
President Dr Irfaan Ali has pushed back against claims surrounding his private farm, saying the size alleged by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed is exaggerated while…
No rupture to Wales Gas-to-Energy pipeline, says EPA and MARAD
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) said recent reports of a rupture on the natural gas pipeline supplying the 300 megawatt…