Aug 25, 2026
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Dry weather, rising input costs test Berbice cash crop farmers
Prolonged dry conditions linked to El Niño are forcing cash crop farmers to adapt, with rising input costs squeezing their livelihoods even as they hold…
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PPP: Youman Nabi a time to reflect on charity, respect, service to humanity
The People's Progressive Party (PPP) extends warmest greetings and best wishes to Muslims across Guyana on the occasion of Youman Nabi, which commemorates the birth…
Family construction firm, parents’ belief set solid foundation for Saria Yunas’ 12 Grade Ones, Chartered Accountant dream
For 16-year-old Saria Yunas of Alness Village, Corentyne, Berbice, academic success is more than just outstanding grades — it is the product of a journey…
Bulls stampede to Essequibo crown in explosive tapeball showdown
Three zone champions have now been crowned in the fourth instalment of the Lotto/Let'sBet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast as the Lusignan Bulls franchise, through…
Hope, Hetmyer power Warriors to seven-wicket rout of Falcons
Guyana Amazon Warriors made a statement to the rest of the tournament on Sunday, winning their third consecutive game with a commanding seven-wicket victory over…
Labourer dies following motor lorry collision at Number 5, WCB
Thirty-year-old labourer Steve McAlmont of Number 5 Village, West Coast Berbice, has been identified as the pedestrian killed in Saturday’s accident on Edderton Public Road.…
“Small fire” quickly extinguished aboard Liza Unity FPSO
A small fire was detected aboard the Liza Unity FPSO on Sunday, prompting an immediate response that brought the situation under control. ExxonMobil says heat…
Trinibad artistes turn rivalry into a call for peace
Two of Trinidad and Tobago’s prominent Trinibad artistes, K-Man and Plumpy Boss, have ended their longstanding feud following government-facilitated peace talks, creating a moment that…
Government moves to strengthen teacher training as education standards rise
The Government is moving to strengthen teacher training at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), as it seeks to maintain education standards and build…
From late nights of study to a future in mechanical engineering
Seventeen-year-old Dinesh Persaud of Lot 77, Suddie Housing Scheme is already looking toward a future shaped by his fascination with mechanics, machinery and the determination…
Power-hitting festival sets up blockbuster Essequibo final today
High-octane hitting, nerve-shredding chases and hefty prize money set the stage as the Essequibo leg reaches its climax, with four teams locking horns to determine…
UNESCO calls for communities to remember the slave trade and its abolition
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is calling on countries to involve young people, educators, artists and communities in commemorative activities marking…
Canawaima ferry cleared to sail for three months, marine surveyor proposes rehabilitation to extend vessel service life
The MV Canawaima ferry has been cleared to operate for three months, with marine surveyor Ing. Waldo Liauw Kwie Fong proposing a rehabilitation programme to…
Single mother, car driver, pastor get new homes as they rebuild lives after separate fires
Sharmilla Seetaram lost her home to fire with nothing but her baby and the clothes she wore. On Friday, she stood inside a new one,…
Turning grief into motivation: Ganesh Harnaraine overcomes loss of father, secures 26 subjects at CSEC
Ganesh Harnaraine, 17, of Bush Lot, Essequibo Coast, has emerged with 13 Grade Ones, 11 Grade Twos and two Grade Threes across 26 subjects, achieving…
New housing schemes in Linden may face electricity connection delays
Residents developing homes in new housing schemes in Linden could face delays in securing electricity connections, as the town's existing generation capacity is already being…
Fifth FPSO Errea Wittu arrives, to push Guyana’s output to over one million barrels a day
Guyana's fifth and largest Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, Errea Wittu, which will take oil production beyond one million barrels per day, has…
Golden Arrowhead sends four-car contingent to GT Challenge round four in Barbados
Four Guyanese teams will represent the Golden Arrowhead at round four of the GT Challenge series in Barbados on August 29 and 30. Leading the…