Feb 10, 2026
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Monies budgeted for Local Government Elections
The Committee of Supply on Monday approved over $6.9 billion for the appropriated current expenditure for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the hosting of…
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Spinners, Farhan seal comfortable win for Pakistan
Pakistan 190 for 9 (Farhan 73, Babar 46, Shadab 30, van Schalkwyk 4-25) beat USA 158 for 8 (Ranjane 51, Jahangir 49, Tariq 3-27, Shadab…
Bacchus blazes to victory in Aperol Spritz Golf Classic
Kishan Bacchus claimed first place at the ANSA McAL Guyana-sponsored Aperol Spritz golf tournament, posting a winning net 66 in a day of competitive play…
Venezuela’s opposition says party leader kidnapped hours after being freed
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said her opposition colleague Juan Pablo Guanipa has been kidnapped just hours after being released from detention. The Nobel…
Audit Office seeks 12 oil and gas experts to strengthen petroleum audits
The Auditor General’s Office is seeking approval to create 12 new positions for oil and gas specialists as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s…
President Ali receives Order of Merit for advancing trade with Roraima
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has been awarded Roraima’s highest honour, the Order of Merit Fort São Joaquim, in recognition of his leadership in strengthening economic…
GO-Invest: Non-oil investments top $1 trillion since 2020
The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) facilitated $157 billion in non-oil investments in 2025 alone, and over $1 trillion in the past five years, figures…
Pakistan withdraw boycott of India match at T20 World Cup
The ten-day standoff over Pakistan's refusal to play India in their scheduled 2026 T20 World Cup group fixture ended in an evening of frenzied press…
$25.4B spent on renewable energy, 4,500 jobs created
Over the past five years, $25.4 billion has been invested in renewable energy, increasing capacity from 5.35 MW to 37.23 MW and creating more than…
Police investigating beating of victim by assailant inside police compound
Police are investigating an incident in which a man was beaten by an assailant inside the compound of the Parika Police Station early Sunday, authorities…
India-Pakistan: Hope builds that February 15 fixture will go ahead
There is cautious but growing optimism that discussions between the ICC and PCB might bear fruit, and that the India-Pakistan group game at the 2026…
Cook in custody in connection with miner’s death
John José Marciano, a 55-year-old gold miner from One Mile, Wismar, Linden, was found dead at his mining camp at 14 Miles Issano, Middle Mazaruni…
77 Cubans screened in trafficking-in-persons investigation
Police have screened 77 Cuban nationals, including men and women, during a joint exercise targeting suspected trafficking in persons (TIP) activities. The operation took place…
Major Douglas becomes first serving regular GDF officer to earn PhD
Major Dr Sven Douglas, a serving officer of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), has earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Management from Texila American University.…
Linden’s Bayroc Stadium opens, boosting sports and economy
The Bayroc Track and Field Stadium at Wismar, Linden, opened with much fanfare on Saturday, marking a significant investment in sports infrastructure intended to support…
ANSA McAL Aperol Spritz tournament tees off at Lusignan on Sunday
Golfers and fans can expect a day of competition and flair this Sunday as Lusignan Golf Club hosts the ANSA McAL Aperol Spritz Golf Tournament,…
Bond to young people: ’Run’ to PPP, not ’run away’ from it
Member of Parliament for the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), James Bond, has urged the country’s young people to turn to the incumbent administration, stressing the…
Minister Indar: Military helicopter crash report exempt from public release
The report into a December 2023 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of five Guyana Defence Force (GDF) officers will not be released to the…