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The local and regional tourism community is mourning the death of Donald Sinclair, a longtime tourism advocate, educator and public-sector leader whose work helped shape…

Police have arrested two men following the discovery of illegal firearms and ammunition during separate intelligence-led operations conducted on Thursday along the East Coast Demerara.…

A 13-year-old male was shot in the gluteal area during an alleged attempted robbery in front of Brickdam Cathedral, Georgetown, on Wednesday, police said. The…

Cannabis plants worth an estimated $965,580 were destroyed during a police eradication exercise at Wel te Vreeden, Canje Creek, Berbice on Wednesday. Police ranks, led…

The outdoor basketball court at the National Gymnasium will undergo a makeover from January 15 to January 23, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced.…

Construction is underway across all eight lots of the four-lane Buzz Bee Dam to Land of Canaan Highway, the latest addition to the East Bank’s…

A $450 million biotechnology plant tissue culture laboratory at the NAREI compound in Mon Repos is set to boost agricultural production by supplying clean, disease-free,…

Police are investigating a suspected murder–suicide at a guest house on Lime Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown, early Tuesday. The victims have been identified as Loriann, 31,…

Slingerz Racing Stable kicked off the 2026 racing season with a strong performance on Monday at the Grand Prix City Hall of Rio de Janeiro…

Aiden Tinnie is the new U-12 Open Rapid Chess Champion, while Divya Persaud has been crowned the U-12 Girls Rapid Chess Champion for 2026. The…

Construction and electronics sectors accounted for most consumer complaints in Guyana in 2025, the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) reported, as the auto industry…

After much anticipation, the Bayrock Track and Field Stadium in Wismar, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), is poised for its spectacular debut on January 31,…

(Bloomberg) Guyana, home to the world’s biggest oil discovery in decades, appears to be an early beneficiary of US President Donald Trump’s ouster of Venezuelan…

The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) seized 235.9 kg of cocaine, arrested 117 people and secured 29 drug-related convictions in 2025, authorities said, highlighting intensified enforcement…

The tourism sector recorded its strongest performance on record in 2025, with visitor arrivals rising 22 per cent year-on-year to 453,489, the highest annual total…

Several Guyanese were honoured on Friday evening for their contributions to the preservation of Indian culture during celebrations marking Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and World Hindi…

Police have launched an investigation into the escape of Randy James Smith from lawful custody at Matthews Ridge in the North West District. Smith was…