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Skeldon set for large-scale cocoa production by August, Mustapha says

May 13, 2026

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Skeldon set for large-scale cocoa production by August, Mustapha says

Large-scale cocoa production is expected to begin in Skeldon by August as the government advances discussions with international investors and local farmers. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar…

Guyana could unlock major trade gains through Mercosur membership, says Brazil

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May 13, 2026

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Guyana could unlock major trade gains through Mercosur membership, says Brazil

Guyana stands to gain significantly from full membership in the South American trade bloc Mercosur, Brazil’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Philip Fox-Drummond Gough,…

25 women honoured for excellence in leadership and service

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May 13, 2026

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25 women honoured for excellence in leadership and service

Twenty-five Guyanese women from across the country have been recognised for their leadership and contributions to national development at the Seventh Annual 25 Influential Women…

GPL warns against illegal signs on electricity poles

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May 13, 2026

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GPL warns against illegal signs on electricity poles

Guyana Power and Light on Tuesday reminded citizens and business owners that it is illegal to place signs and other obstructions on electricity poles, warning…

Boskalis signs US$11.2M contract to dredge Demerara Channel

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May 13, 2026

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Boskalis signs US$11.2M contract to dredge Demerara Channel

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) and Boskalis CPG Inc. on Tuesday signed an $11.2 million contract to dredge a key section of the Demerara River…

State witness says Henry cousins were accused of damaging marijuana crops before killing

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May 13, 2026

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State witness says Henry cousins were accused of damaging marijuana crops before killing

The murder trial into the brutal killings of West Coast Berbice cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry continued on Tuesday at the Berbice High Court, with…

From classroom to simulation: How Guyana is transforming nursing education

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May 12, 2026

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From classroom to simulation: How Guyana is transforming nursing education

In Guyana, becoming a nurse has long followed a traditional path. Students trained at one of three nursing schools, where teaching was largely classroom-based and…

Several former APNU MPs, current councillors join PPP

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May 12, 2026

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Several former APNU MPs, current councillors join PPP

Several former opposition Members of Parliament and current regional councillors have joined the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), the party said on Tuesday following a…

Guyana positioned as ’bridge’ between CARICOM and South America, World Trade Centre forum hears

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May 12, 2026

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Guyana positioned as ’bridge’ between CARICOM and South America, World Trade Centre forum hears

Trade and business opportunities between Guyana and Brazil were highlighted during a forum on Tuesday aimed at strengthening economic ties through the South American…

Oswain Lawson’s death reclassified as alleged murder

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May 12, 2026

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Oswain Lawson’s death reclassified as alleged murder

Oswain Lawson, a 42-year-old taxi driver, died in East Bank Berbice on Tuesday after an incident that police have now reclassified as an alleged murder,…

Community spirit praised as East Bank Football Tournament concludes

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May 12, 2026

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Community spirit praised as East Bank Football Tournament concludes

The inaugural East Bank Inter-Village Football Tournament has been described as a major success by organiser Franklin Wilson, who says the competition has laid a…

Rice farmers urged to diversify into high-value crops

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May 12, 2026

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Rice farmers urged to diversify into high-value crops

Rice farmers on the Essequibo Coast are being urged to diversify into other agricultural activities as authorities expand support for the rice industry. Agriculture Minister…

Careless disposal of heat source sparks fire that destroys abandoned Corentyne building, damages nearby home

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May 12, 2026

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Careless disposal of heat source sparks fire that destroys abandoned Corentyne building, damages nearby home

Fire destroyed an abandoned two-storey building in Number 60 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, on Sunday evening, while nearby residents prevented the blaze from spreading to adjacent…

Berbice man found dead after car crashes into stall, plunges into canal

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May 12, 2026

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Berbice man found dead after car crashes into stall, plunges into canal

A 42-year-old Berbice man died early Tuesday after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a roadside stall and plunged into a canal along the…

GDF sergeant convicted in narco trafficking case, co-accused freed

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May 12, 2026

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GDF sergeant convicted in narco trafficking case, co-accused freed

A Guyana Defence Force (GDF) staff sergeant was acquitted on Tuesday of narcotics trafficking charges, while his co-defendant, a GDF sergeant, was found guilty by…

217 pumps in operation amid heavy rainfall

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May 12, 2026

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217 pumps in operation amid heavy rainfall

President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday visited several flood-affected communities in Georgetown in the early hours of the morning, as heavy rainfall continued to impact low-lying…

Grove lifts inaugural East Bank Football title

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May 12, 2026

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Grove lifts inaugural East Bank Football title

Grove won the inaugural Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport / East Bank Inter-Village Football Tournament on Saturday, defeating Kuru Kururu 3-0 in the final…

Sex offenders registry to be accessed via police, not online

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May 12, 2026

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Sex offenders registry to be accessed via police, not online

The proposed sex offenders registry will be made accessible to the public through the Office of the Commissioner of Police and will not be published…

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#newsupdate2026

Skeldon set for large-scale cocoa production by August, Mustapha says

Guyana could unlock major trade gains through Mercosur membership, says Brazil

25 women honoured for excellence in leadership and service

GPL warns against illegal signs on electricity poles

Boskalis signs US$11.2M contract to dredge Demerara Channel

State witness says Henry cousins were accused of damaging marijuana crops before killing

From classroom to simulation: How Guyana is transforming nursing education

Several former APNU MPs, current councillors join PPP

Guyana positioned as ’bridge’ between CARICOM and South America, World Trade Centre forum hears

Oswain Lawson’s death reclassified as alleged murder

Community spirit praised as East Bank Football Tournament concludes

Rice farmers urged to diversify into high-value crops

Careless disposal of heat source sparks fire that destroys abandoned Corentyne building, damages nearby home

Berbice man found dead after car crashes into stall, plunges into canal

GDF sergeant convicted in narco trafficking case, co-accused freed

217 pumps in operation amid heavy rainfall

Grove lifts inaugural East Bank Football title

Sex offenders registry to be accessed via police, not online

AK assault rifle, magazines found in Sophia drain

President promises solution as high transportation costs squeeze Region One residents

Twenty-eight Peace Corps volunteers sworn in to serve local communities