Jul 2, 2026
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Ratha Yatra, temple anniversary among highlights of Hare Krishna Legacy Festival
A five-day “Hare Krishna Legacy Festival 2026” will run from Wednesday to Sunday next week, bringing together celebrations of the global Hare Krishna Movement’s 60th…
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Region Six REO: no new COVID cases, cluster was not an outbreak
Region Six did not experience a COVID-19 outbreak, despite recording cases roughly six weeks ago, Regional Executive Officer (REO) Ronald Harsawack has said, crediting a…
Berbicians to be among first to access Development Bank
Berbicians will be among the first to access services from the proposed Development Bank, with assurances that the institution will not be launched until residents…
Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days
A man has been rescued alive after being trapped for eight days in the rubble of a building that collapsed after twin earthquakes in Venezuela.…
450+ farmers benefitting as Black Belly Sheep population tops 5,000
More than 450 farmers have directly benefited from the Black Belly Sheep Project since its launch in 2022, with the national breeding stock now exceeding…
88-year-old pensioner recalls terrifying moment roof was ripped from her home
More than a week after a powerful windstorm tore through communities across Region Two, many affected residents say the frightening memories remain vivid, even as…
Minister Bharrat to represent Latin America, Caribbean on EITI board
Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat has been appointed to the International Board of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), representing Latin America and the Caribbean…
Smart meters, EV charging among initiatives in new energy plan
Electricity consumption could be cut by 516 gigawatt-hours by 2030, a 20 per cent reduction against projected generation of 2,508 gigawatt-hours, under a Demand Side…
President vows to decisively address any new Corentyne bridge request, stands firm on joint project
The Corentyne River Bridge remains a joint undertaking between Guyana and Suriname, President Dr Irfaan Ali said on Wednesday, dismissing suggestions that either country would…
Magistrate ordered to pay $50,000 after wrongly dismissing money laundering charges
The High Court has quashed a magistrate's decision to dismiss four money laundering charges against a Diamond businessman and three others, ruling the case had…
Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll climbs to 2,200, 50,000 still missing
Venezuela native Abelardo Rincón built a life for six years in the US state of Georgia - working in a car dealership, marrying and looking…
Nandlall: $85,000 grant is for education, not entertainment
Attorney General Anil Nandlall is urging parents and guardians to ensure funds from the state-funded Because We Care cash grant are used to support their…
Lands Commission to be fully digitised within four years, says President
The Guyana Lands and Survey Commission is expected to be fully digitised within four years, with advanced technology deployed across every department to overhaul how…
ExxonMobil Guyana backs second edition of ORIGINS fashion festival
ExxonMobil Guyana has been named a Strategic Partner for the second edition of ORIGINS: Guyana Fashion Festival, the Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Commerce and…
National unemployment rate cut in half, says Minister Singh
National unemployment rate was cut in half during President Irfaan Ali's first term, falling from 12.8 per cent in 2020 to 6.8 per cent in…
Boy rescued six days after Venezuela quakes as death toll passes 1,943
A three-year-old boy has been pulled alive from the rubble six days after devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, a Jordanian rescue team has said. The child,…
Baksh, Breedy among six named Puisne Judges
The Judicial Service Commission has selected six people for appointment as Puisne Judges in the Judiciary, the Commission announced. The appointees are Sueanna Lovell, Registrar…
Building Expo 2026 draws 50,000 visitors, distributes 1,000 lots and $17M in steel and cement vouchers
More than 1,000 house lots and 700 Agreements of Sale were distributed as the International Building Expo 2026 concluded after attracting more than 50,000 visitors…