Jun 23, 2026
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Lorry, minibus drivers remanded over Providence Road death
Two drivers were on Monday charged with causing death by dangerous driving in connection with a fatal three-vehicle accident on Providence Public Road, East Bank…
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’Football is not played on paper,’ says Shabazz, backs Slingerz for CFU challenge
With the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Shield tournament fast approaching in July, Slingerz FC Head Coach Shabazz is placing his faith not only in…
Seven-year-old drowns after sneaking out to swim
A Sunday afternoon outing by a group of children to a pond at Glasgow Housing Scheme, East Bank Berbice, ended in tragedy when seven-year-old Kayden…
Ruddy Raymond identified as man who died in Providence three-vehicle collision
Ruddy Raymond, a 36-year-old man of Lima, Essequibo Coast, has been identified as the man who died in a three-vehicle accident on Providence Public Road,…
Progress must be measured by values and character, not infrastructure alone, President tells nation at Brahma Kumaris’ 50th anniversary
The Brahma Kumaris marked 50 years of service in Guyana on Saturday with a celebration attended by President Irfaan Ali, who said the country's rapid…
Sandals missing out on strongest Caribbean opportunity, President Ali tells resort chief
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Saturday made a direct pitch to Sandals Resorts International chief executive Adam Stewart to open a resort in Guyana, calling…
Persaud, Mendonca, Tenpow and Mohamed sweep round one of Need for Speed Karting Championships
The weather was not the only scorching thing this weekend as Jumbo Jet Events staged the first round of its Need for Speed Karting Championship…
Keir Starmer announces resignation, UK to get sixth PM in seven years
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will resign, paving the way for the country's seventh leader in a decade after facing an…
Boy drowns at Six Bridge on Father’s Day
A young boy, believed to be between six and seven years old, drowned on Sunday afternoon at Six Bridge, East Bank Berbice, Region Six. The…
Alphonso Mining rejects claims it invaded Mohameds’ quarry, threatens legal action
Alphonso Mining said it has every legal right to mine gold and diamonds on land it acquired in 2014, rejecting accusations that it invaded…
Court throws out Terrence Campbell’s bid to void TSC appointments
A constitutional challenge to the Teaching Service Commission has been dismissed by the High Court, which ruled that the President was not required to consult…
Over $50 billion to be invested to developed 11,000 house lots in Region Three
Authorities plan to allocate nearly 11,000 house lots in Region Three by the end of next year, requiring more than $50 billion in infrastructure investment…
Three suspects in Rose Hall Town chopping incident surrender to police
Three men have surrendered to police custody in the presence of their attorney in relation to a violent chopping incident that left two persons seriously…
Mustapha unveils roadmap to safeguard country’s water systems against climate change
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has warned that climate change is no longer a distant threat but a reality the country must urgently confront, as…
Banks DIH uncorks XM Rum partnership for GSL 2026
Banks DIH Limited has announced its sponsorship of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) 2026, backing one of the region's fastest-growing cricket tournaments with…
Guyanese oil and gas workers must get equal pay, says Minister Bharrat
Guyanese oil and gas workers with equal qualifications and experience as their foreign colleagues deserve equal pay — and the government is now ready…
Banks DIH cranks up capacity with 17,000-cans-an-hour production line
Banks DIH Limited has launched a new canning line at its Thirst Park facility in Georgetown, boosting its beverage production capacity to 17,000 cans per…
Birkett talks up leaner UN without sacrificing efficiency
Top Guyanese diplomat Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett has pledged to help the United Nations balance its priorities against growing financial constraints, saying structural reforms are needed without…