Apr 7, 2026
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Family suspects foul play in teen’s death
Relatives of 16-year-old Aarif Azeez of Lot 28 Adventure say they suspect foul play in his death after his body was recovered following a jet…
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Guyana explores guarantees, private sector tools from World Bank
Guyana is reexamining its partnership with the World Bank to access new resources as its rapidly expanding oil sector drives economic growth, Senior Minister with…
Teen feared drowned reportedly ran out of fuel while jet skiing on lake
A 15-year-old boy who is feared drowned reportedly ran out of fuel while jet skiing on the Hot and Cold Lake, Sand Pit/Red Village, Region…
Maritime teams secure top-three finish for Guyana in Caribbean challenge
Guyana copped third place in the latest Seaport Cooperation Project (SEACOP) Joint Maritime Control Unit (JMCU) Caribbean competition, scoring 72 out of 80, a release…
Guyana offers strategic investment gateway to Qatar
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday pitched Guyana as a key investment destination with strong geographic and market advantages during a phone call with…
‘15 minutes to reach home’: Father recalls chilling warning before wife strangles daughter
A warning from the children’s mother that he had 15 minutes to reach home or face regret is among the chilling details emerging from a…
Police warn: Do not fly kites near power lines or retrieve kites stuck in wires
The Guyana Police Force is urging parents, guardians, and children across the country to observe proper safety precautions while flying kites during the Easter weekend.…
Domestic dispute: Young Berbice mother allegedly suffocates daughter, attacks toddler son
The deceased, Isabella Dabadial, a student of Cooper Primary School, was reportedly suffocated by her mother, Sarah Elizabeth Shivpersaud, 26, a ten-day worker from the…
CDB approves US $50M environmental loan for Guyana
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved US$50 million in financing for Guyana through its Second Environmental Sector Policy-Based Loan (PBL), a funding package aimed…
Brothers die in three-vehicle smash-up
Michel Daniels, 21, and Miguel Daniels, 23, both of Prospect, East Bank Demerara, died following a three-vehicle collision on Union Public Road, West Coast Demerara,…
Arson suspected: Mahaicony labourer jumps through window to escape burning house
A fire destroyed a two-bedroom wooden and concrete home belonging to 47-year-old labourer Kushpal Sharma of Wash Clothes, Mahaicony Branch Road, on Monday afternoon, in…
Woman dies in car-bus collision
Catherine Hinds, 58, of Yarrowkabra, died after a car she was traveling in collided with a bus on Coldingen Public Road, East Coast Demerara, on…
Nitro Kart Klash set for April 19 with over $10M in prizes
The Nitro Kart Klash, sponsored by Jumbo Jet Events, is scheduled for April 19 at the National Stadium, Providence Tarmac, offering more than $10 million…
World Bank: Guyana is investing in ’what really matter’
Guyana’s rapid transformation has drawn high praise from the World Bank, one of the country’s significant development partners. Speaking during a state media engagement this…
Berbice Chamber: Suriname river fees squeezing Upper Corentyne residents and businesses
The Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association (BCC&DA) has warned that newly imposed river fees by Suriname are placing significant strain on residents and…
Small Business Bureau offers up to $1.2M grants for eco-friendly innovations
The Small Business Bureau (SBB) has launched the 2026 Green Technology Fund, offering up to $1.2 million per applicant to support innovative and environmentally sustainable…
Belize minister hails DDL dairy farm as model for CARICOM
A visiting Belizean minister has described a state-of-the-art dairy farm in Guyana as “a visionary, innovative, environmentally sound and community conscious initiative” that could serve…
Iwokrama condemns harassment of giant anaconda
The Iwokrama International Centre has condemned the actions of a group of passersby who were recently observed physically harassing a Giant Green Anaconda in the…