Apr 15, 2026
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Turkeyen man dies in Harlem accident
A 23-year-old driver died in a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday on the Harlem Public Road, West Coast Demerara, police said. The deceased has been identified…
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Gold board to produce limited-edition gold medallion for Diamond Jubilee
The Guyana Gold Board (GGB) will produce a limited-edition gold medallion to mark the country’s 60th Independence anniversary, as part of a national initiative to…
Petrol filling stations urged to dispense fuel only into fit-for-purpose containers
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) has warned petrol filling stations and fuel service providers nationwide that petroleum products must only be dispensed into containers specifically…
Acknowledgement of atrocity of slavery not enough, Jacobs tells UN Forum on People of African Descent
Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs, has called for decisive action to address the injustices and challenges faced by people…
CANU records over $1.2 billion in drug seizures, 37 arrests in first quarter
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has reported significant operational successes in the first quarter of 2026, seizing 371.24 kilogrammes of narcotics and disrupting trafficking networks…
High stakes matches set to decide quarter-final line-up on East Bank
It will be all to play for when the inaugural MCYS/East Bank Inter-Village Football Tournament, organised by Sports Extra, resumes on Thursday night at the…
No bail for driver charged in Corentyne motorcyclist’s death
A 27-year-old man accused of causing the death of a motorcyclist along the Corentyne Public Road was on Tuesday remanded to prison after appearing before…
Troy Alleyne succumbs to injuries from gas cylinder explosion
Troy Alleyne, a 56-year-old man from East Ruimveldt, has died after suffering severe injuries in a gas cylinder explosion at his Pineapple Street home, police…
Improper fuel storage risks loss of life, property damage, Fire Service warns
The Guyana Fire Service has appealed to citizens to stop storing fuel in improper containers, warning that the practice poses serious fire and explosion risks.…
Pomeroon-born World War veteran Franklyn Courtman turns 100
Franklyn Courtman, a proud son of the Pomeroon, has reached an extraordinary milestone—celebrating his 100th birthday as one of Guyana’s last surviving World War II…
Private sector delegation to visit St. Kitts to explore investment opportunities
A private sector delegation will visit St. Kitts and Nevis next month to explore investment opportunities and deepen commercial ties, as both countries build on…
‘I lost everything’: Berbice Estate janitor’s lifelong home reduced to ashes, pleads for help
A devastating fire has reduced a two-bedroom wooden home at Lot 159, #8 Village, West Coast Berbice, to ashes, leaving 46-year-old Nadine Pluck struggling to…
Corentyne accident: ‘A meal that never happened’ as mother recalls son’s final request, calls for justice
A mother is calling for justice after a motorcycle crash along the Corentyne Public Road on Sunday claimed the life of her 31-year-old son, Haresh…
Guyana reaffirms support for dignity, equity and opportunity for people of African descent
Minister within the Ministry of Housing Vanessa Benn said on Tuesday that Guyana is resolute in its support for and advocacy on behalf of people…
Region Three NDCs equipped with garbage trucks as rollout expands
Twelve garbage compactor trucks were handed over on Monday to Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) in Region Three, extending a nationwide rollout aimed at strengthening waste…
Aviation authority says pilot likely died instantly in crash
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said on Monday that pilot Captain Rider Castillo is believed to have died instantly in the aircraft accident, according…
Fuel shipments expected by midnight as shortage fears spark long queues and panic buying
Fuel shipments are expected by midnight following assurances from fuel importers after a meeting with President Dr. Irfaan Ali, who says additional supplies are being…
Accountant critically injured in Kitty Seawall robbery, one suspect arrested
Police arrested one suspect after a robbery under arms on the Kitty Seawall, Georgetown, in which a 25-year-old accountant was critically injured. Police in Regional…