May 12, 2026
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All housing backlog, excluding Region Four, expected to be cleared by next year, says Jagdeo
The housing backlog for all regions, except Region Four, is expected to be cleared by the end of next year as demand for house lots…
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Republic Bank offers 4.70 per cent rate to switch mortgages
Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited on Tuesday launched its “Republic Mortgage Move” initiative, offering customers with existing residential mortgages at other banks interest rates as low…
Black Bush Polder farmers get dual-lock pesticide cabinets to curb chemical misuse
Two hundred pesticide and toxic chemical storage cabinets have been distributed to farmers in Black Bush Polder, Region Six, as part of efforts to improve…
Hazel convicted of drug trafficking, jailed for three years, fined $8 million
A Georgetown man has been sentenced to three years in prison and fined more than $8 million after being convicted of cocaine trafficking charges linked…
Magistrate throws out drug trafficking case against Parfaite Harmonie vendor
A Parfaite Harmonie vendor accused of narcotics trafficking was freed on Monday after a magistrate upheld a no-case submission and dismissed the charge at the…
From stay-at-home mom to solar trainee: GUYSOL Programme lights the way for women in renewable energy
Across Guyana, women are stepping into new opportunities in the renewable energy sector, gaining practical skills, confidence, and career pathways through the Guyana Utility Scale…
Ballers Empire stun Leopold Street to claim national street football crown
Ballers Empire emerged as the new National Guinness Greatest of the Streets champions after securing a thrilling victory in the early hours of Saturday at…
Two Canje families homeless after fire allegedly started by unattended child playing with matches
A devastating fire at Lot 98 and 99, Sheet Anchor, East Canje, Berbice, has left two families homeless after a blaze allegedly started by a…
AutoCAD laboratory opens in Region Two to expand digital learning
Students of Abram Zuil Secondary School are now better equipped for careers in engineering, design and technology following the opening of Region Two’s first-ever AutoCAD…
‘Land of Many Loves’ Expo launched to transform local wedding experience
A push to position Guyana’s wedding industry as a growing creative and tourism investment sector has taken shape with the launch of a new expo…
Guyana–Brazil trade surges to US$1 billion
Bilateral trade between Guyana and Brazil has risen sharply to US$1 billion, up from roughly US$58 million in 2020, opening new opportunities for investment, private…
A safe space to heal: BRAVE Centre empowers men to speak, reflect and grow
Since opening its doors last year, the BRAVE Centre has provided men with a safe and supportive environment focused on mental wellness and conflict resolution.…
Buzz of opportunity as apiculture project launched in hinterland communities
A new apiculture project aimed at expanding income opportunities for residents and strengthening the growing honey industry was launched in a local community on Thursday.…
Large-scale cultivation of onions, carrots and potatoes takes shape in Region Eight
Large-scale commercial cultivation of crops including carrots, onions and potatoes is set to begin across approximately 50 acres of land in Region Eight under a…
Sergeant in custody as police probe alleged assault at Anna Regina Station
A sergeant has been placed in custody as the Guyana Police Force’s Office of Professional Responsibility investigates an alleged assault involving police ranks at the…
Student expelled, teacher placed on leave after violent confrontation at Tuschen Secondary
A student involved in a violent confrontation at Tuschen Secondary School has been expelled and taken into police custody, while a teacher allegedly linked to…
Efforts intensify to resume direct air link between Guyana and Brazil
Efforts are intensifying to restore direct air links between Guyana and Brazil, a move that could significantly enhance trade, investment and regional connectivity between the…
Court of Appeal overturns ruling against ExxonMobil, EPA in environmental case
The Court of Appeal on Thursday unanimously ruled in favour of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, overturning a 2023 High Court…