Apr 22, 2026
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Law school moves closer to construction stage
Construction of Guyana’s first law school is moving closer to the implementation stage as the government prepares to seek consultancy services to begin development, Attorney…
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Mobile phone subscriptions in Guyana surpass one million users
Mobile phone subscriptions in Guyana have surpassed one million users, marking a significant milestone in the country’s telecommunications sector, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) said…
Four youths arrested after robbing Chinese nationals
Four persons are in police custody following a robbery under arms on Tuesday night at a business establishment on Mon Repos Public Road, East Coast…
US deports 12 Guyanese; murder and domestic violence accused placed in custody
Twelve Guyanese nationals were deported from the United States to Guyana on Tuesday, the Guyana Police Force said. Upon arrival, all 12 individuals were interviewed…
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
Children aged 17 or younger will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes, as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears Parliament. Both the Commons and…
Doobay Medical commissions eye clinic with 70 per cent reduced fees for patients
The Doobay Medical and Research Centre on Tuesday commissioned the Latchmin Kissoon and Family Eye Clinic at its facility in Annandale, East Coast Demerara, expanding…
City presents $5.697 billion budget, prioritises sanitation, to crackdown on tax defaulters
The Mayor and City Council of Georgetown on Tuesday presented a $5.697 billion budget for 2026, outlining increased spending on waste management, enforcement and municipal…
Springlands men charged with ammunition possession
Two 23-year-old men from Springlands, Berbice, were jointly charged on Monday with possession of ammunition without a licence following a Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) operation…
West Ruimveldt Secondary hoping to win Massy U-18 football title
West Ruimveldt Secondary School is hoping to win this year’s Massy Under-18 School Football tournament after finishing third in last year’s competition, head coach Leon…
Guyana basketball team eyes medal run at South American Youth Games
Guyana’s youth 3x3 basketball team has arrived in Panama City ahead of the 2026 South American Youth Games, where the squad will compete against regional…
Tourism policy advances amid rapid sector growth
A National Tourism Policy and Strategic Action Plan is being finalised to strengthen the tourism sector and guide its long-term sustainable development. The policy is…
CCJ weighs bias claims in Mohameds’ extradition case, reserves ruling
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has reserved its decision in the appeal brought by businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, who are…
Venus Williams loses 10th straight singles match
Former world number one Venus Williams lost her 10th singles match in a row as she was beaten 6-2 6-4 by Kaitlin Quevedo at the…
Ex-lover who shot Berbice makeup artist surrenders to police
Twenty-eight-year-old Damion Morgan of Fort Ordinance, East Canje, Berbice, who is accused of discharging a loaded firearm with intent during an attack, has surrendered to…
Passengers evacuated after vessel runs aground, catches fire in Region One
Passengers were evacuated after a vessel ran aground and later caught fire along a riverbank near Morawhanna, Region One, on Sunday evening, the Guyana Defence…
Pitamber wins National Rapid Chess Tournament
After nine gruelling rounds of rapid chess, Candidate Master Sachin Pitamber emerged winner of the Readymix Concrete 2026 National Rapid Chess Tournament last Saturday at…
Road takeover not political, part of infrastructure reform drive, President says
No politics with potholes, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said on Tuesday as he defended the takeover of more than 50 Georgetown roads, framing the move…
$6B Aubrey Barker Road opens to ease congestion, boost connectivity
The newly expanded Aubrey Barker Road was commissioned on Tuesday, with the $6 billion project positioned as part of a broader national transport strategy rather…