Sep 22, 2026
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Narine grilled over pocketbook destruction ahead of three-year period
Defence Attorney Siand Dhurjon today grilled Special Branch Head Senior Superintendent Prem Narine over the destruction of police records linked to the October 31, 2025,…
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Ramping up local production, farmers markets being pursued to tackle rising food costs amid external price shocks
With El Niño conditions expected to drive up food costs, President Dr Irfaan Ali says the Government is pursuing agricultural measures to cushion the effects…
Hot, dry period expected to extend into early 2027, says Hydromet Chief
A prolonged period of below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures is expected, as the current El Niño episode is set to persist into early 2027. The…
EXIM Bank to support GTE-2, Deepwater Port, expand financing to housing, Amaila Falls Hydro Project
The United States Export-Import (EXIM) Bank is expected to support financing for the second phase of Guyana's Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project and the country's Deepwater Port…
BritCham Guyana to host UK trade delegation, Gala Dinner in November
BritCham Guyana will welcome a UK trade delegation and host its flagship Gala Dinner in Georgetown for the first time on November 25, as part…
Linden Mayor seeks clarity from court amid calls for protest over toll booth
Linden Mayor Dominique Blair has moved to the High Court to seek clarity on the issue of revenue collection from the Kara Kara toll booth.…
Three farmers dead in altercation at Baramita
Three farmers are dead following an alleged altercation at Aranka Village, Baramita, North West District, on Saturday. Dead are Joy John, 40; her husband, Amar…
Stray dogs, cows and horses on runways put flights at risk, aviation body warns
Runway incursions by animals and people at hinterland aerodromes are putting pilots, passengers and crew at serious risk, the Aviation Operators' Association of Guyana (AOAG)…
Mohameds’ extradition case: Magistrate grants defence time to examine Secrets Act before resuming cross-examination of Narine
A document that Senior Superintendent Prem Narine said he signed under the Secrets Act was submitted to the court on Monday in the extradition proceedings…
Businessman shot, robbed of $720,000 in chains at Sophia home
A 38-year-old businessman was shot in the leg and robbed of three yellow-metal chains valued at approximately $720,000 during an alleged armed robbery at ‘A’…
Armed bandits beat and rob Berbice chef, threaten children during home invasion
A 32-year-old chef was beaten and robbed of $708,000 in cash and mobile phones after two armed men allegedly confronted him at his home in…
GPL expects power outages to ease significantly by June 2027
Guyana Power and Light (GPL) expects the frequency and extent of power outages to be significantly reduced by around June 2027 as it advances an…
Pitamber draws, Couchman leads Guyana to Macau rout
Guyana's Open Chess Team eased past Macau, China, 3.5-0.5 in Round 4 of the 46th Chess Olympiad on Saturday. The result lifts the team's tally…
East Bank Berbice loggers offered 5,000 more acres, furniture workshop and mining block, on condition of unity
East Bank Berbice loggers have been offered up to 5,000 additional acres, a furniture-making workshop and a 1,200-acre mining block, but only if they resolve…
Falcons soar past Kingsmen for first CPL title
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons were crowned Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) champions for the first time after defeating the Jamaica Kingsmen by eight…
Guyana marks 60 Years of UN membership, reaffirms commitment to multilateralism
Guyana is marking 60 years of membership in the United Nations, reaffirming its commitment to the international body, the UN Charter, international law and the…
From Freeman Street to the Guyana Police Force: Randy Morris’ journey of determination
Growing up on Freeman Street, East La Penitence, Georgetown, Randy Morris faced the challenges that often accompany life in a tough urban community. But according…
Hosororo Secondary School emerges as modern education hub in Region One
Hosororo Secondary School in Region One is emerging as one of Guyana’s most modern educational facilities, equipped to provide students with both academic opportunities and…