May 29, 2026
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Teen remanded on murder charge; defence says he was pinned down in fatal attack
A 17-year-old Corentyne, Berbice teenager has been remanded to the Juvenile Holding Centre after appearing in court on a murder charge in connection with the…
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AK-47 case: Taxi driver weeps in court, claims he was under peer pressure
Stephen Rajah, 33, broke down in tears after appearing virtually before the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, as he pleaded for bail after being…
Two teachers sent on leave as investigation launched into alleged abuse at David Rose School
Two teachers attached to the David Rose Special Education Needs School in Georgetown have been sent on administrative leave after a video appeared online showing…
60 boxers ready to light up GBA Development card
Some 60 fighters are expected to compete in the Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) latest Development Tournament on Saturday, said national coach Lennox Daniels. The tournament,…
Migrant unit, grants and curriculum reforms rolled out to improve education access for migrant students
The Education Ministry is strengthening measures to improve access to schooling for migrant children amid concerns that some remain outside the formal education system. This…
Guyana, Saudi delegation discuss beef production, Skeldon sugar revival
Guyana stepped up efforts to attract foreign investment in the agriculture sector on Wednesday, holding talks with a Saudi delegation on expanding beef production and…
Linden educators mark Independence with culture and cuisine showcase
Educators in Linden, Region Ten, marked Guyana’s 60th Independence anniversary with a cultural showcase highlighting the country’s ethnic diversity, heritage and unity. The event, titled…
Arson leaves Corentyne mother, four children homeless
A Corentyne mother and her four children are homeless after a fire, confirmed to have been deliberately set, destroyed their two-bedroom home at Free Yard,…
Miner dies in pit collapse at Chi Chi Backdam
A 25-year-old miner from Region Nine died on Tuesday afternoon after a mining pit collapsed at Chi Chi Backdam along the Upper Mazaruni River, police…
France reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty in Independence Day message
French President Emmanuel Macron has extended warm congratulations to Guyana on the occasion of its 60th Independence anniversary, while reaffirming France’s strong commitment to the…
Nandlall pushes for stronger CFATF–judiciary ties to combat financial crime
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has called on the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) to strengthen its institutional relationship with regional judiciaries to improve conviction…
Taxi driver remanded in connection with discovery of 10 AK-47s
Stephen Rajah, 33, a taxi driver of Back Street, Goed Fortuin Village, West Bank Demerara, was remanded to prison on Thursday after being charged with…
Hannif, Deo claim top honours at Lusignan golf tournament
Richard Hannif and Joaan Deo emerged as the top performers at the Readymix Concrete Limited and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Golf Tournament at…
Patidar’s blistering 93 powers RCB in the IPL final
(BBC Sport) Captain Rajat Patidar thrashed 93 not out from just 33 balls as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru powered into the final of the…
ExxonMobil seeks environmental approval for new offshore project in Guyana
(Reuters) ExxonMobil has applied to Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for authorisation to develop the Haimara gas-condensate discovery in the offshore Stabroek Block, the agency…
Guyana performs world’s longest distance surgery today
Guyana has paved the way for a historic long-distance robotic cardiac surgery set to transform the way the country accesses healthcare, with the procedure scheduled…
ERC: Diamond Jubilee marks shared journey of sacrifice, resilience, and contribution
On this momentous occasion of Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary, the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) joins the nation and its diaspora in joyful celebration of six…
Guyana engages fuel suppliers amid warning of supply ’Red Zone’
Guyana has begun direct engagement with fuel suppliers as concerns mount over possible disruptions to the global energy market in the coming months. The move…