Jan 10, 2026
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Roraima slashes fares to upgraded hinterland airstrips by seven per cent
Roraima Airways announced on Friday a seven per cent reduction in airfares to all recently rehabilitated hinterland airstrips, making it the first airline in the…
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Gas-to-Energy Project on track for year-end completion
Work on Guyana’s landmark Gas-to-Energy (GTE) Project in Wales is progressing steadily and remains on track for completion by the end of 2026. Prime Minister…
130 murders, 137 road fatalities recorded in 2025
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) reported that 130 murders and 124 accidents resulting in 137 road traffic deaths were recorded in 2025. The Force stressed…
Dengue cases rise in Region Six
Health authorities in Region Six are reporting a rise in dengue cases as persistent rainfall creates favourable conditions for mosquito breeding. Speaking at the Region…
Trio sentenced to 35 years each for strangling 82-year-old woman
More than five years after a brutal robbery ended the life of a defenceless elderly woman, the wheels of justice have finally turned for the…
Azruddin Mohamed charged with multiple traffic offences
Azruddin Mohamed, 38, of Lot 19, Public Road, Houston, East Bank Demerara, appeared in Whim Magistrate’s Court on Friday, January 9, 2026, facing charges of…
Three Guyanese riders take historic leap onto global stage
Guyana’s horse-racing industry has galloped into the history books! This week, three of the nation’s elite jockeys took a monumental step towards securing their international…
Gouveia says Guyanese companies should partner with US firms as Venezuela opens
Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Captain Gerry Gouveia Jr, says local companies must align with United States corporations to benefit from market opportunities…
Mackenzie–Wismar Bridge brings hope and progress to Linden
For generations, the old Mackenzie–Wismar Bridge has been more than just a crossing; it has been a lifeline for residents, commuters, and businesses in Linden.…
Norton: Venezuelan migrants should be kept out of Essequibo
Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton, said Venezuelan migrants should be settled outside the Essequibo region as the South American neighbour…
Mass departure of Venezuelan migrants could worsen labour shortage, says PSC chair
A potential mass departure of Venezuelans from Guyana could deepen the country’s existing labour shortages if migrants choose to return home, the chairman of the…
Brook apologises after nightclub altercation
England's Harry Brook has apologised after being involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before a one-day international on the tour of…
South Dakota Circuit to welcome GT challenge de las Américas in historic first
In a landmark development for regional motorsport, the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMRSC) has announced that the historic South Dakota Circuit will host…
Abraham Smith takes charge at One Communications
One Communications today announced the appointment of Abraham Smith as Chief Executive Officer. Smith brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience across the…
ACADO Guyana kicks off U-12 Rapid Chess Championships on Saturday
ACADO Guyana will open the 2026 chess calendar on Saturday with the National Under-12 Rapid Chess Championships, sponsored through its MOO! Milk brand, the Guyana…
Maduro’s exit could open doors for Guyana-Venezuela trade
Guyana stands to benefit from improved trade opportunities with Venezuela as its routes remain secure, even amid uncertainty surrounding the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás…
Police investigating alleged attack on international visitor
The Guyana Police Force has opened an investigation into an alleged attack on international visitor Antony D’Oliveira, host of the Jumps Travel Documentary YouTube channel.…
Brazilian miner found dead in hammock
Márcio Rocha, a 46-year-old Brazilian miner, was found dead on Monday morning at a mining camp in Seemang Backdam, Middle Mazaruni, police said. Rocha, who…