Aug 15, 2026
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GRPA: One in four new HIV cases involve young people aged 15-24
One in every four new HIV cases in Guyana involves young people between the ages of 15 and 24, a trend described as concerning by…
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Occupation of reserves, cultivation on dams blamed for Cane Grove drainage woes; farmers to be resettled
Years of unchecked occupation and cultivation on public reserves and dams have blocked Cane Grove's interlocking drainage system, leaving the community exposed to flooding during…
Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia
"The earthquake is haunting me," Deivi Delfín says. The 15-year-old feels like he and his brother, Winder, have been chased by tremors these past few…
Minister Indar: El Niño, construction boom and customer growth pushing national grid to limits
Electricity demand has surged to a record 242.64 megawatts, as El Niño-related high temperatures, rapid economic expansion and a growing customer base push the national…
MV Canawaima passes re-inspection, Guyana-Suriname ferry service unaffected
The MV Canawaima ferry service between Guyana and Suriname continues as normal following a re-inspection of the vessel on Thursday, after a threat of a…
Slow down, put away the phone, urges teen as road deaths climb past 70
A 12-year-old boy has a message for road users: slow down, put away the phone, and remember that a moment of recklessness can leave a…
Hope, Nabi star as Amazon Warriors sink Kingsmen for third straight loss
Shai Hope and Mohammad Nabi starred for the Guyana Amazon Warriors as they handed the Jamaica Kingsmen their third consecutive defeat in the Republic Bank…
Banks DIH’s Banko promotion pays out big
Banks DIH Limited has launched a promotion offering more than $14 million in cash and prizes to consumers who purchase its Banko Wine products. The…
Public hearings on MV Barima disaster nearing as Col finalises arrangements
The Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the July 18 sinking of the MV Barima is finalising arrangements for the start of public hearings, with the…
Beer run ends in fatal stabbing for Corriverton fisherman; teen held
A trip to buy two beers ended in tragedy for Asmat Mohamed Hussain, a 55-year-old Corriverton fisherman who died Wednesday from stab injures near Dukestown…
GO-Invest: Private investments top $1 trillion in past six years
Some 189 new, expansionary and mixed investment projects and agreements were facilitated over the past six years, representing $1trillion in private economic investment, according to…
Wallet Wisdom Youth targets children with financial literacy, entrepreneurship training
For many children, money is something they learn to spend long before they learn how to manage it. The difference between a want and a…
Support in place for MV Barima-affected children ahead of school return, says Minister Persaud
Children affected by the MV Barima tragedy are being prepared to return to school with support in place to help them cope with loss and…
Jewellers see new standard as safeguard against impurities, false karat claims
In a small shop lined with glass cases of gleaming chains and rings, a customer's trust in a jeweller has always come down to a…
Minister Indar: Public-private deal targets bottled water affordability; government’s role not permanent
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) and bottled water manufacturers have agreed to pursue a collaborative public-private sector partnership to reduce the cost of bottled water,…
BK International, JAGS Aviation slash Georgetown-Lethem air fares by over 10 per cent
A new scheduled charter service between Georgetown and Lethem is offering fares more than 10 per cent below the market rate, as BK International partners…
From first plant to first fruit: Dragon fruit takes root along the Linden–Soesdyke Highway
Nine months ago, growing dragon fruit was an unfamiliar idea for many farmers along the Linden–Soesdyke Highway. Today, rows of climbing cactus plants are rewarding…
Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake
A 32-year-old woman, who had been trapped under rubble for 36 hours following the 7.4-magnitude quake which shook western Colombia, has been rescued alive. Daniela…