Mar 29, 2026
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Authorities target littering, prioritise prosecution of offenders
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Local Government Minister Priya Manickchand have agreed to strengthen cooperation to curb littering, with a focus on ensuring offenders…
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Teenager dies in Linden-Soesdyke Highway accident
A teenager lost her life in an accident on Saturday morning along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway at Moblissa, near Rubin Sawmill. Dead is 19-year-old Sarah Simon,…
Flooding in Region Two under control, 23 pumps deployed
Flooding across several communities in Region Two has been largely brought under control following a rapid and coordinated response by the regional administration, as monitoring…
US-donated field hospital to open in Essequibo, President Ali announces
Residents of Essequibo in Region Two will soon have access to a field hospital, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced, following the conclusion of the…
Public Works Ministry: Roads not municipal property, takeover within law
The Ministry of Public Works said the government’s designation of 22 roads as public roads was lawful and rejected claims by Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore…
IPED turns 40, empowering entrepreneurs with $64 billion in loans
The Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) celebrated its 40th anniversary on Friday, having disbursed nearly 150,000 microloans valued at over $64 billion across 700…
Young players get back on the pitch as East Bank tournament resumes
The Grassroots Football Programme, led by Coach Devnon Winter, will resume this Saturday at 16:00hrs at the Eccles EE Ground. The initiative, part of the…
Fines, closures for businesses selling alcohol to minors
Authorities in Region Eight have warned business owners that the illegal sale of alcohol to minors and drivers could result in fines, seizure of goods,…
Special teams deployed to help hinterland residents register for cash grant
Hinterland residents who fear they will not receive the government’s $100,000 cash grant because they do not have a bank account or cannot access the…
Unity, heritage, celebration: Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee launch set for next week
The official launch of activities marking Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary, also known as the Diamond Jubilee, is scheduled for next Tuesday at 17:00 hrs. Government…
Five Brazilians fined, ordered to leave Guyana over illegal entry, mining
Five Brazilian nationals were fined and ordered to leave Guyana within 24 hours after pleading guilty to illegal entry and mining offences, authorities said. Antonio…
Building Expo 2026 to showcase opportunities in 40,000-home drive
The International Building Expo 2026 is being positioned as the largest staging to date, as Guyana expands its housing and infrastructure programme to meet rising…
Guyana eyes sport tourism boost with international Tapeball plans
President Dr Irfaan Ali has recommitted his support for the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, which enters its fourth year. President Ali, the tournament’s patron,…
GAWU celebrates 50 years of service to sugar industry, labour movement
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) celebrated 50 years of service to the sugar industry and the broader local labour movement, under the…
Comedy Fete promises night of non-stop laughter
The National Cultural Centre will host Comedy Fete on April 4, promising a night of high-energy entertainment, top-tier talent, and non-stop laughter. Headlining the event…
Georgetown Mayor objects to takeover of city roads
The Mayor of Georgetown has objected to any move by the central government to assume control of several major city roads, warning that such action…
Death in police custody: Post-mortem concludes Otis Payne died from abdominal infection
A post-mortem examination has determined that Otis John Jordan Payne, of South Haslington, East Coast Demerara, died from peritonitis, an infection of the abdomen caused…
Focus shifts from access to consistent quality healthcare
A National Initiative to Strengthen Hospital Quality and Patient Safety has been launched as focus shifts from expanding access to healthcare to improving the quality…