Jul 31, 2026
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Free admission as Dakota 100 endurance race revs up this weekend
The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) will resume its 2026 calendar this weekend with the Dakota 100 endurance event at the newly revamped…
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Emancipation fashion event transformed into tribute to MV Barima victims
An Emancipation celebration was transformed into an evening of reflection and collective healing on Thursday, as Guyanese gathered at The Black Magenta, Georgetown Club, to…
Johannesburg, Windhoek, Bulawayo among 12 host cities for 2027 men’s ODI World Cup
The ICC has confirmed 12 host cities for the 2027 men's ODI World Cup, which will be held in Southern Africa for the first time…
Fake jobs, online scams and social media increasingly used by human traffickers to exploit victims, Judiciary warns
Fake job advertisements, online scams and social media are increasingly being used by traffickers to exploit victims, the Judiciary of Guyana warned, urging the public…
Costa Rica’s Grynspan ahead, Guyana’s Rodrigues-Birkett second in race for next UN chief
A first informal United Nations Security Council poll on Thursday showed former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan as the early frontrunner in the race…
Long-acting HIV prevention injection could be available next year, says Health Minister
People at risk of contracting HIV could have access to a long-acting injectable medicine next year as Guyana moves to introduce lenacapavir into its public…
Corentyne man acquitted of cocaine trafficking charge after police fail to produce body camera footage
A Corentyne man who was charged after police allegedly found 63.1 grams of cocaine in his possession has been found not guilty following a trial…
Magistrate throws out sheep theft charge over lack of evidence
A sheep theft charge against 43-year-old Nankumar Sham, called "Shacty", of Lot 4 Reliance, East Canje, Berbice, was dismissed on Wednesday after the court upheld…
Fear of buying seafood amid dead and missing MV Barima passengers and crew hurts Essequibo Coast fishermen
The sinking of the MV Barima has dealt a heavy blow to fishermen on the Essequibo Coast, with many saying demand for saltwater fish and…
MV Barima tragedy: Chief Engineer who delayed leave for one last trip laid to rest
He was supposed to be on leave. Instead, Chief Engineer Paul Ian Seepersaud told his replacement he would make one more trip first. That trip…
Members of CoI into MV Barima tragedy sworn in
The chairman and members of a Presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the sinking of the MV Barima were formally sworn in on Thursday, tasked…
Driver sentenced to 18 months for obtaining money by false pretence
A 41-year-old driver of Eccles New Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment on Wednesday after pleading guilty to obtaining money…
Muslim leaders pray for MV Barima victims, healing of survivors, grieving families
Muslim religious leaders and members of the public gathered on Wednesday evening for a programme of prayer and reflection following the sinking of the MV…
Couch, Forrester lower-order stand sinks Warriors
Perth Scorchers bowed out of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League T20 tournament with a thrilling 14-run win against reigning champions Guyana Amazon Warriors in…
CCJ dismisses the Mohameds appeal against extradition proceedings
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Wednesday dismissed an appeal by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, upholding the validity of…
Temporary chicken imports sought as poultry production declines
The Guyana Poultry Producers Association (GPPA) is seeking government approval for the temporary importation of chicken to help meet rising demand amid a decline in…
Maths camp marks 10 years of turning curiosity into skill
In a conference room at the World Trade Centre Georgetown, a group of teenagers is doing something most of their peers would consider unthinkable during…
MV Barima victim laid to rest as daughter’s engineering dream lives on
Behind the grief surrounding the loss of 46-year-old Devon Mars was the story of a father driven by one purpose, providing a better life for…