Mar 17, 2026
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GPHC turns to High Court over vendors impeding ambulance and patient access
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has filed legal proceedings against the Town Clerk of the City of Georgetown, seeking urgent court intervention to remove…
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Headline: Vandals strike National Park; authorities launch investigation
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has reported several deliberate acts of vandalism at Georgetown’s National Park. According to PAC, incidents recorded via 24-hour CCTV surveillance…
Guyana, Suriname could help Caribbean weather energy shocks, economist says
Guyana and Suriname’s emergence as potential major energy producers offers the Caribbean an opportunity to diversify its energy sector and shield itself from geopolitical disruptions…
Dexterity Racing & Auto Expo set for Leonora Stadium
A long-dormant form of motorsport, dexterity racing, will return next month when the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) hosts the Dexterity Racing &…
Corentyne man convicted of murder in gambling shop stabbing incident
Nearly three years after a stabbing at the Superbet shop in John’s, Port Mourant, Corentyne, the family of Ramnarayan Mingo received a measure of justice…
Szeplaki claims top honours in fifth round of Promotech National Golf League
Competition in the Promotech National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) intensified on Sunday when players returned to the Lusignan Golf Course for the fifth round…
Farmer’s missing cow reportedly found in pieces
Police are investigating an alleged larceny of cattle and possession of carcass belonging to a 61-year-old farmer in Regional Division 4 ‘C’. The incident occurred…
Over 4,000 traffic violations recorded between March 8-14
The Guyana Police Force Traffic Department recorded a total of 4,295 traffic violations between March 8 and March 14, 2026, as enforcement operations targeted speeding,…
New prison avoidance system targets root causes of crime, young people at risk
President Irfaan Ali on Monday unveiled a new approach to crime prevention with the introduction of a prison avoidance system encompassing law enforcement, civil society,…
Region Nine saddles up for biggest ever Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo
Lethem is preparing to host what organisers say will be the largest staging yet of the Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo, scheduled for April 3–5 in Region…
Guyanese to access critical care through LAMAT Mission
Guyana and the United States on Monday launched the 2026 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) mission, a joint initiative that will see American and…
Over $157M recovered for consumers in 2025
More than $157 million was returned to consumers in 2025, as Guyana recorded significant progress in protecting consumer rights through increased inspections, enforcement and public…
$5M shade house opens opportunities for Kuru Kururu farmers
Residents of Kuru Kururu along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway are now benefitting from a $5 million shade house funded by the government, which is expected to…
Venezuelan construction worker dies in Enmore accident
A Venezuelan construction worker died after an electric cycle he was riding collided with a car on Enmore Public Road on the East Coast of…
Car driver dies in accident involving two lorries
Deryck Singh A 55-year-old man died after a three-vehicle crash on the Greenwich Park Public Road on the East Bank of the Essequibo River late…
Dr Singh urges IDB to tailor lending to Caribbean country contexts
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Ashni Singh, on Saturday urged the Inter-American Development Bank to tailor its lending…
UMAMI enters Trinidad and Tobago market through Massy Distribution partnership
Guyanese sauce manufacturer UMAMI has entered the Trinidad and Tobago market through a distribution partnership with Massy Distribution, marking a major step in the company’s…
TOPCO assisting police investigation into accident that claimed lives of father and child
Tropical Orchard Products Company Limited (TOPCO) said it is cooperating with the Guyana Police Force as authorities investigate a serious road accident involving one of…