Sep 10, 2026
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Local businesses urged to tap £3B UK financing facility
Local businesses have been urged to tap into a £3 billion UK financing facility that remains largely untouched, as Government looks to deepen private sector…
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Japan eyes bigger commercial footprint in Guyana
Guyana's rapid economic expansion has drawn renewed interest from Japan, with officials from both countries meeting on Wednesday to chart deeper trade and commercial ties.…
Businesswoman in custody after suspected uncustomed alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages seized at Port Kaituma
A 61-year-old businesswoman of Port Kaituma is in police custody after a substantial quantity of suspected uncustomed goods was seized during an intelligence-led operation in…
Miner from Victoria Village killed in Toroparo Backdam attack, suspect in custody
A 46-year-old miner has died after being attacked at Toroparo Backdam, Middle Mazaruni River, with police investigating the incident as a murder. Sceon Elias, of…
Sampson’s 11-ball 37 nearly lashes the Kings out of CPL 2026 tournament
Quentin Sampson's explosive unbeaten 37 off just 11 balls powered the Guyana Amazon Warriors to a hard-fought four-wicket victory over the St Lucia Kings at…
Albion fisherman remanded over fatal stabbing of colleague during confrontation
Videsh Singh, a 28-year-old Albion fisherman, has been remanded to prison after being charged with manslaughter over the fatal stabbing of a fellow fisherman during…
Caribbean consumers face higher prices as El Niño chokes Panama Canal
Caribbean consumers could face higher prices and thinner shelves as up to US$10 billion in CARICOM imports face exposure to transit limits at the dry-season-strained…
Guyana assumes Pro Tempore presidency of Amazon health commission; malaria elimination, subcommission operationalisation high on agenda
Guyana assumed the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Special Commission on Health in the Amazon (CESAM) on Tuesday, succeeding Ecuador and beginning a new period…
Work on Gas-to-Energy advances substantially since June, says Prime Minister
Works on Guyana's Gas-to-Energy Project have advanced substantially since June, with several major components now installed and critical infrastructure progressing across key areas of the…
Guyana appointed to global aviation regulation panel for first time
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has secured a seat on the International Civil Aviation Organisation's (ICAO) Air Transport Regulation Panel (ATRP), a first for…
GPHC urges students to stay hydrated, use sunscreen and wear caps amid sweltering heat
With up to 80 hot-spell days forecast this year – nearly triple the historical average – the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is urging students…
Cleanliness, safety key to visitor experience, says Manickchand
Cleanliness, accessibility and safety – not just attractions – shape how visitors experience the country, Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand said on…
Consequences await senior public servants over procurement, payment breaches, Jagdeo warns
Public officials who breach procurement and payment regulations will face consequences, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo warned on Monday , as he convened a meeting…
Qatar, Guyana discuss deepening investment cooperation
Qatar and Guyana discussed deepening investment cooperation, as Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and President Dr Irfaan Ali held official talks at the Amiri…
GPL says unreported load increases by customers straining overloaded grid
Some customers are increasing their electrical load without notifying Guyana Power and Light (GPL), contributing to overloaded transformers and feeders as demand rises across the…
$41 billion in investments fuelling economic and social development in Amerindian communities, says Minister Browne-Shadeek
More than $41 billion has been invested in Indigenous communities over the past five years, supporting economic, social and infrastructure development across villages, Minister of…
Woman narrowly escapes burning house at Ogle
A woman narrowly escaped a fire that gutted her father-in-law's home at Centre Road, Ogle, East Coast Demerara, last night around 10pm. Zebina Yasseen told…
Berbice fisherman fatally stabbed
A 34-year-old fisherman was fatally stabbed at a house at Albion Front, Berbice, on Sunday night, police said. Franklyn "Frank" or "Franky" Sauers, of Glasgow…