Sep 6, 2026
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CANU warns event promoters against illicit drugs, excessive drinking at events
Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), James Singh, is urging event promoters and organisers to play a greater role in preventing illicit drug use…
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Suspect at large following alleged murder at Issano Backdam
Police are searching for a 31-year-old miner who is wanted in connection with the suspected murder of 29-year-old Shawn Abrams of Charity, Essequibo Coast. The…
Business professional says digital solutions can help Guyanese businesses become bankable
A pertinent requirement a business owner must meet when seeking investment capital is the ability to demonstrate the bankability of their projects. This means entrepreneurs…
Himanshi Kumar Named Best Speaker at Regional Youth Parliament
Guyana’s Himanshi Kumar has been named Best Speaker at the 19th Regional Youth Parliament, earning recognition for the strength of her arguments and presentation during…
Reah Henry cops Miss Region One Amerindian Hertiage 2026 title
Santa Rosa, Moruca delegate Reah Henry has been crowned Miss Region One Amerindian Heritage 2026 following a competitive pageant that brought together six young women…
Young Officer Cadet makes history as first woman to gain prestigious Sandhurst selection
Eighteen-year-old Officer Cadet Fianna Maria Tading has made history as the first woman in the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to be selected for training at…
Golden Generation Hub continues to support nation’s senior citizens
The Golden Generation Hub is continuing to support Guyana’s elderly by creating more opportunities for seniors to remain active, socially connected and engaged in their…
New advanced screening scanners improve security at CJIA
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has introduced advanced screening technology to strengthen security checks while making the screening process smoother and more efficient for passengers…
Puruni River Bridge construction begins to improve access for Region seven communities
The existing pontoon crossing at the Puruni River in Region 7 is set to be replaced with a permanent 109-metre modular steel bridge. The move…
GCCI conference to promote entrepreneurship as alternative to employment
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is set to host its inaugural Youth Entrepreneurship Conference on September 12. The conference, themed "Future Founders:…
Tuschen businessman granted $300,000 bail in Bharrat Jagdeo bridge copper theft probe
A Tuschen Housing Scheme businessman has been charged with receiving stolen articles and granted bail in the sum of $300,000, as police continue investigating the…
Vendor attacked, beaten and robbed in Berbice
A 52-year-old vendor was attacked, beaten and robbed by three men in New Amsterdam on Wednesday, police said, with approximately $100,000 in cash stolen during…
Court keeps Azruddin Mohamed on bail
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed will remain on bail in his extradition case after a court rejected an attempt to have his bail revoked or its…
Defending champion Persaud eyes back-to-back NTFGL titles on Sunday
Defending champion Patanjilee Persaud takes a narrow lead into Sunday's final round of the National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) Tour #2, with the title…
Unbeaten Mars survives Callender scare to make it 3/3
Davion Mars battled back from a difficult position on Monday to beat Woman Candidate Master Jessica Callender and remain undefeated after three rounds of the…
Amazon Warriors return home unbeaten, confident ahead of Kingsmen clash
The Guyana Amazon Warriors will enter the home leg of the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) filled with confidence after recording four consecutive…
BritCham Guyana to fund Iwokrama’s biodiversity work for three years
The British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham) will provide annual funding over the next three years to support the Iwokrama International Centre's work under the…
India appoints Chinmoy Naik as next High Commissioner to Guyana
Deputy High Commissioner Chinmoy Naik, currently serving at the High Commission of India in Ottawa, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India…