May 1, 2026
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PPP/C: ’We will continue building a Guyana where every citizen can thrive’
On this Labour Day 2026, the People’s Progressive Party extends heartfelt appreciation to the hardworking men and women of Guyana whose dedication, sacrifice, and resilience…
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ERC commits to supporting safe, inclusive and harmonious working environments for all
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) proudly joins the nation in commemorating Labour Day as we honour the dedication, perseverance, and achievements of workers across Guyana.…
Sound, Soul, Taste: Guyana Festival returns for grand jubilee celebrations
After a 12-year hiatus, the Guyana Festival is set to return next month as a major feature of Guyana’s 60th Independence celebrations, with organisers promising…
$3B aid package announced for rice farmers
A $3 billion package will be set aside to support rice farmers as global market challenges intensify, President Dr Irfaan Ali announced on Thursday. The…
Kingsmen receive special concessions in CPL 2026 player draft structure
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has unveiled its 2026 Player Acquisition and Draft Rules, introducing changes for the 2026–2028 cycle alongside the addition…
NGSA pupil allegedly assaulted in school compound
An alleged assault involving an 11-year-old National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) candidate at Edinburgh Primary School in Region Six has raised concerns over pupil safety…
Toka Village wins regional award for community-based tourism
Toka Village in Region Nine has won the Community-Based Tourism Award at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Sustainable Tourism Awards 2026, in recognition of its…
Elections fraud case: Court conducts GECOM site visit; witnesses recount tabulation layout
The 2020 elections fraud case continued this morning, as the court conducted a site visit to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) headquarters on High Street,…
Demerara Bank records $4.18B half-year profit
Demerara Bank Limited reported a profit after taxation of $4.18 billion for the half year ended March 31, 2026, an increase of 5.43 per cent…
Denim Day observed as calls grow to challenge rape myths and stigma
Denim Day was observed on Wednesday part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with campaigners and officials calling for greater public awareness and stronger action against…
GPL seeks $30.6M in losses after contractor damages transmission line
Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) is seeking to recover $30,645,189 in losses after heavy-duty machinery operated by China Railway First Group (Guyana) Incorporated struck…
Region Six pupils tackle NGSA with calm and confidence
Pupils across East Berbice-Corentyne expressed confidence and calm as the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) got underway on Wednesday. According to Region Six Regional…
Contractor pledges to rebuild home for fire-ravaged Glasgow Village family
A glimmer of hope has emerged for 45-year-old Tricia Wintz and her family of eight, whose lives were upended earlier this week when a destructive…
Elections fraud case: Defence questions draw objections from prosecution
The 2020 Elections Fraud case continued this morning as former People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) elections agent Anieshaw Mohamed was cross-examined in the witness box before…
ECLAC: Strong Guyana growth lifts Caribbean prospects despite regional slowdown
Strong economic expansion in Guyana is set to drive growth in the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean in 2026, the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin…
Taxi driver dies in Cullen accident
A 33-year-old taxi driver died on Tuesday night after his car crashed into a lamp post and a tree along the Cullen Public Road on…
Stiff penalties coming for fake lawyers
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has issued a stern warning against citizens posing as legal counsel, promising stronger laws to deter unauthorised persons from performing functions…
Aviation training school achieves international Gold Standard recognition
The Civil Aviation Training School (CATS) has been awarded Gold Standard status under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) TRAINAIR PLUS Programme, upgrading from its…