May 21, 2026
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Sponsors rally behind Top Flight Golf League ahead of Season Two
The National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) has secured continued corporate backing ahead of its second season, with Promotech Guyana renewing its support and Danny’s…
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Veteran fisherman takes break after near-death experience at sea
For veteran West Coast Berbice boat captain Ganesh, Tuesday’s terrifying ordeal at sea is one he says will remain with him for the rest of…
Chess 960 tourney set for 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee celebrations
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) will host the second edition of its Chess 960 tournament on Independence Day at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre…
Teen stabbed in neck with scissors during horseplay dies
A 17-year-old boy of Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara, has died following an alleged stabbing incident on Wednesday evening near Croal Street, in the vicinity…
Global aviation safety leaders to converge in Guyana for landmark forum
Guyana will host a joint International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) forum on aviation safety in September 2026, bringing…
DDL pours Independence spirit into El Dorado anniversary rum
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) on Tuesday unveiled a limited-edition El Dorado Rum to mark Guyana’s 60th Diamond Jubilee, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips…
’No Father’s Day for me,’ says Alston Mangar after losing son and grandson in Lesbeholden accident
With Father’s Day just a month away, Alston Mangar of Adventure, Corentyne, is struggling to cope with the loss of his son, 32-year-old Joseph Mangar,…
Satirical ’party’ for the lazy and unemployed, chronically online scrollers and professional ranters goes viral
Indian politics has acquired an unusual mascot: the cockroach. It is not the lotus of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India’s governing party, or the…
Corentyne farmer accused of stealing cows worth $1M, granted bail
A 55-year-old cattle farmer from Corentyne, Berbice, was on Wednesday granted $300,000 bail after appearing in court on a charge of cattle larceny involving three…
Berbice fishermen survive three hours adrift after vessel goes down at sea
Four West Coast Berbice fishermen narrowly escaped death after the boat they were travelling in sank in the Atlantic Ocean during rough sea conditions on…
Former Cuban President Raul Castro is indicted in US
(Reuters) - Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted in the United States, a senior Trump administration official told Reuters today, in a move…
Exploited quarry workers: ‘We need to extend help,’ says Indian High Commissioner
The High Commission of India in Guyana said it is working with the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning as investigations continue into the treatment…
ICJ ruling on Essequibo expected by January 2027, says Nandlall
Judgment in the highly anticipated Essequibo territorial case is likely by January 2027, as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to finally determine…
Slowing down, combating stress and reconnecting through yoga
In an age defined by constant connectivity, rising workloads and the pressures of daily life, many people are quietly struggling to keep pace. For some,…
Ashley Khalil makes triumphant return to badminton
Ashley Khalil made a remarkable return to competitive badminton after 19 years, capturing the Women’s Singles title at the 60th Independence Badminton Open at the…
First Lady among 20 women recognised at maritime awards gala
The honoured 20 women for their contributions to Guyana’s maritime industry during its 2026 Gala and Awards Ceremony, with First Lady of the Cooperative Republic…
Guyana needs a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to heal old wounds, says Bissember
Diplomat and senior lecturer at the University of Guyana Neville Bissember has called for the development of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address past…
Jagdeo: Sustainable jobs for Amerindian communities top priority
Creating sustainable employment opportunities for Amerindian communities remains a top government priority, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo told village leaders from across Region Two during an…