Jan 27, 2026
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PSC: Budget 2026 sets stage for stronger private sector growth, shared prosperity
The Private Sector Commission of Guyana (PSC) said Budget 2026 lays the foundation for stronger private sector growth and shared prosperity, with measures designed to…
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Chance gears up for exciting year ahead on the track
400 metres ace Arinze Chance is envisioning a great 2026 year after returning to the track in 2025. Chance, who suffered stress fractures in both…
Persaud takes early command of National Top League
Fresh off his resounding victory at the Suriname Open, Patanjilee Persaud carried his winning form onto home soil, emerging as the early leader after the…
Investment chief: Budget people-centred, citizens are real return on investment
The 2026 national budget has been hailed as people-centred and focused on delivering tangible results, with the government emphasising investment in citizens’ welfare and economic…
Economy grew 19.3 per cent; non-oil economy expanded 14.3 per cent
Budget 2026 sets the foundation for continued strong economic growth and progress in the country’s transformation, despite a challenging and an uncertain global environment. Finance…
Over 3,200 traffic offences recorded in one week
More than 3,000 traffic offences were recorded across Guyana in a single week as the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Department intensified its enforcement operations…
Azruddin Mohamed voted in as Opposition Leader
We Invest in Nationhood leader Azruddin Mohamed was on Monday officially voted in as Opposition Leader, months after the 2025 General and Regional Elections results…
Review launched into previable fetus delivery at New Amsterdam Hospital
The Ministry of Health has launched a review into an incident at the New Amsterdam Hospital involving the delivery of a previable fetus, expressing regret…
Field, Sulaman appointed ICAO Global Ambassadors
Top leaders of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Lt. Col. (ret’d) Egbert Field and Dr. Saheed Sulaman, have been appointed to serve on the…
Bartica man arrested; suspected cannabis, $3M cash seized
Police in Regional Division Seven arrested a 40-year-old man on Friday after seizing 23.2 grams of suspected cannabis and $3,009,440 in cash during an intelligence-led…
Interpol-backed operation hits illegal gold mining across Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana
Police and prosecutors from Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname have arrested nearly 200 people in their first-ever joint cross-border operation targeting illegal gold mining…
1,302 prisoners equipped with employable skills to support reintegration into society
The initiatives were implemented through the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) across its five prison locations, focusing on equipping offenders with practical, employable skills. Programmes ranged…
Guyana, Japan sign $7.2B loan to boost water and sanitation infrastructure
Guyana on Thursday advanced its long-term water and sanitation agenda with the signing of an Exchange of Notes with the Government of Japan for a…
Three arrested for public beating of student
Police have arrested three persons, including two juveniles, in connection with the alleged assault of a 16-year-old male student at De Willem, West Coast Demerara,…
Lady Jags Under-17 Squad gears up for CONCACAF Qualifiers
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has officially announced a 21-member squad for the Under-17 Lady Jags as they ramp up preparations for the 2026 CONCACAF…
Six remain in custody as investigation continues into suspected burnt remains of wanted man
Six persons remain in police custody as investigations continue into the death of wanted man Jamal Bourne, also known as “Skinny”, following the discovery of…
Sports Commission reinforces partnership with Chess Federation
In a strong show of support for the sport, Director of Sport Mr Steve Ninvalle met with executives of the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) last…
IDB: Guyana’s oil projects remain profitable even if prices fall sharply
Guyana’s oil sector is expected to remain commercially viable even in the event of a steep global price downturn, according to the latest Caribbean Quarterly…