Feb 13, 2026
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Over 50 Guyanese businesses to participate in Barbados Agro Fest
More than 50 Guyanese businesses, 85 per cent of them women-led, are slated to take part in Agro Fest 2026, scheduled for February 27 to…
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Sir Ronald Sanders installed as 11th Chancellor of UG
Respected diplomat, academic, and former broadcast journalist Sir Ronald Sanders was officially installed on Friday as the 11th Chancellor of the University of Guyana. President…
Demerara Bank raises residential housing loan ceiling to $40M
Demerara Bank Limited is expanding its residential housing loan framework, raising the lending ceiling from $30 million to $40 million while maintaining a competitive interest…
Mohameds seek urgent appellate intervention to halt extradition proceedings
United States-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, have turned to the Court of Appeal of Guyana in an attempt to pause ongoing…
Stabroek News to close after 40 years of independent publishing
Stabroek News, one of the country’s leading independent newspapers, will cease operations, its owners said, citing financial pressures and changing media consumption habits. In a…
Female teen among four arrested in Herstelling robbery
Police have arrested four people, including a 19-year-old female, following an armed robbery at Herstelling New Scheme, East Bank Demerara, on Thursday evening. A 59-year-old…
CANU: Cocaine found in Guyana-origin containers intercepted overseas
The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) said it has been formally notified by overseas law enforcement authorities that cocaine was discovered concealed in two separate…
Guyana Cricket Board secures Olympic affiliation
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has officially gained Olympic affiliation, the organization said on Friday. The move follows unanimous approval from the Executive Committee and…
One-stop government service hub opens in Region Five
Residents of Fort Wellington and surrounding communities will have faster access to public services following the opening of a new Government Service Centre on Wednesday.…
U16 rapid chess championship set for Sunday
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) will hold the National U16 Rapid Chess Championship on Sunday at Christ Church Secondary School, with games starting at 9:00…
Boom in mortgage, car loans as household credit sees massive expansion
Credit to households has nearly doubled since 2019, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh said. Responding…
Mia Mottley leads Barbados Labour Party to historic third clean sweep at the polls
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley secured her third election victory, with her Barbados Labour Party (BLP) sweeping all seats in the island nation’s House of…
Nationals to remain at Leonora
The National Schools Athletics Championships is on the horizon, and a venue has been confirmed for the long-running event. The National Track and Field Centre…
Rutherford, spinners lead West Indies to second straight win
Given all the pre-match hype about their 2016 encounters, this contest could well have been set up for a fall. Instead, all the chat about…
Several arrested in raid on suspected illegal cambio
Several individuals were arrested on Wednesday as the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) carried out a targeted joint law enforcement operation at a money exchange…
Onderneeming fire leaves eight homeless
A family of eight was left homeless after a fire gutted their house at Onderneeming Sand Pit, Red Village, on Monday evening, destroying the building…
Breaking Barriers: NSC and Epilepsy Foundation push for inclusivity in sport
The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Epilepsy Foundation of Guyana (EFG) are working to promote inclusivity and athlete welfare in the local sporting community.…
Belle Vue Pump Station 29 per cent complete, 30 contractors blacklisted
The $865 million Belle Vue Pump Station is now 29 per cent complete, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said on Tuesday. Speaking during the 2026 Budget…