Jun 8, 2026
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DPP recommends charges for two men linked to discovery of AK-47s
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised that Gregory Persaud be charged with possession of a firearm magazine in connection with the discovery of…
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US$161M Soesdyke-Linden Highway Project 62 per cent complete, paving 90 per cent done, says Public Works Ministry
The US$161.3 million upgrade of the Soesdyke-Linden Highway is 62 per cent complete, with paving works now in their final stages, the Ministry of Public…
Three teachers placed on administrative leave over alleged inappropriate conduct
Three teachers attached to a secondary school on the Essequibo Coast have been placed on administrative leave pending investigations into allegations involving a female student,…
Sukhram, Deo and London inspiring a new generation of female golfers at Lusignan Golf Club
Golf has long been viewed as a sport that brings people of all ages and backgrounds together, and at the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC), significant…
Police say no cover-up in Zeelugt murder investigation
The Guyana Police Force on Sunday rejected allegations of a cover-up in the investigation into the killing of seven-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed, warning against what…
Thomas Lands set to host opening round of Need for Speed series
Karting enthusiasts will now head to the GMR&SC Thomas Lands circuit for the opening round of the Need for Speed Karting Championship following a change…
Several questioned, murder weapon recovered in murder of seven-year-old boy
Several persons have been questioned as police investigate the killing of a seven-year-old boy and the attempted murder of his 72-year-old great-grandmother during a home…
Four remanded in connection with armed robbery of Berbice businessman
Four men were on Thursday jointly charged with robbery under arms and remanded to prison. The accused — 22-year-old Tuireece Gonsalves of Broad Street, Angoy’s…
Duo strongly deny involvement in Henry Boys’ murder as trial nears conclusion
Nearly six years after the brutal deaths of teenage cousins, 16-year-old Isaiah Henry and 17-year-old Joel Henry, shocked Guyana and left a nation grieving, the…
Guyanese role in St Kitts and Nevis development recognised across sectors
Former Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris has commended the significant contributions of the Guyanese community to the development of St Kitts and Nevis, describing the…
InterEnergy launches operations in Guyana, announces power sector partnership
Regional energy company InterEnergy has officially launched operations in Guyana and announced a partnership with Guyana Power and Light (GPL) aimed at strengthening the country’s…
Pensioners to receive $30,000 electricity subsidy in June bills
The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) said the government’s $30,000 pensioners’ electricity subsidy will be credited to eligible customers’ accounts this month. In a statement…
Waterfront villas snapped up as Monarch Bay Phase One sells out in two weeks
Phase One of Monarch Bay, Guyana’s first Crystal Lagoons® residential development, was fully reserved within two weeks of launch, with demand exceeding the initial supply…
Guyana returns to OAS women’s commission executive table after 24 years
Guyana has been elected to the executive body of the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) of the Organisation of American States (OAS) for the first…
XM rum, Maximum vodka strike gold
XM rum variants and Maximum vodka produced by Banks DIH have secured the Monde Selection Gold Quality Award, an internationally recognised benchmark for product excellence.…
Maintenance and contractor disruptions behind blackouts, not generation shortfalls, says Minister Indar
Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar on Thursday said power outages are not occurring due to a lack of electricity generation, amid public discussion…
UG law professor Courtney Abel receives inaugural SOCAL Lifetime Achievement Award
Professor Justice (Retired) Courtney A. Abel of the University of Guyana has received the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Caribbean Lawyers (SOCAL),…
Guyanese-born author shares story of survival, trauma and renewal in new memoir
Guyanese-born author Deoranie Badal, also known as Marcia, has published a memoir detailing her journey from trauma and domestic violence in Guyana to rebuilding her…