Apr 2, 2026
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Narrow escape: ‘I was in the shower when the fire started,’ says one Alberttown fire victim
Martha Espino was in the shower when she first heard the warning. Her phone rang, jolting her from the steam and routine of the evening.…
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613 graduate with high-demand skills
A total of 613 persons from Regions Three and Four graduated on Wednesday from the Board of Industrial Training’s (BIT) Skills Training Programme at the…
Firefighters must become first responders in all emergencies, says PM Phillips
Modern firefighting is expected to serve as the first responders to a wide range of emergencies, from traffic accidents and floods to wildfires and hazardous…
Over 3,000 youths at Seventh-day Adventist Camporee
More than 3,000 Pathfinders and Master Guides from across the Caribbean gathered on Tuesday at the Seventh-day Adventist Caribbean Union Conference Camporee at the Loo…
Berbice man remanded for alleged knifepoint rape of elderly woman
A 28-year-old construction worker was on Wednesday remanded to prison after appearing before the Fort Wellington Magistrate’s Court on a charge of sexual penetration without…
‘Game-changer’ one-stop service centre opens in Region Two
The commissioning of the Government of Guyana Service Centre in Region Two, hailed as a transformative moment for public service delivery, has been described as…
Appeal overturns penalty, Ming declared winner in Kart Revival final
The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) has reinstated competitor Calvin Ming as the winner of the Briggs and Stratton Light class final at…
16 charged as grip tightens against illegal mining
Sixteen gold miners were charged in March with a range of offences under the Mining Act as part of the Ministry of Natural Resources’ ongoing…
Swift deportation for illegal Brazilian miners
Five Brazilian nationals have been ordered to leave Guyana within 24 hours after pleading guilty to illegal entry and illegal mining charges. The directive was…
Sod turned for $40M Eccles/Ramsburg NDC office
Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand on Tuesday turned the sod for a new $40 million office for the Eccles/Ramsburg Neighbourhood Democratic Council…
Persaud leads tight field ahead of Promotech Golf League finale
The Promotech National Top Flight Golf League will be decided on April 12 at Lusignan Golf Club, with seven players still in contention after a…
Panel highlights evolving role of U.S. Constitution in modern democracy
The evolving nature of the U.S. Constitution and its impact on modern democracy was the focus of a panel discussion hosted by the U.S. Embassy…
US tariffs of 15 per cent on Guyanese exports could be cut to 10 per cent
The cost of trading with the United States could become cheaper as negotiations to further reduce the 15 per cent reciprocal tariff are expected. A…
Real-time mapping tools to improve forest monitoring
Guyana is stepping up efforts to strengthen forest monitoring and improve environmental reporting in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute. A two-day workshop opened…
Over 62,000 Guyanese receive cash grants, with $6.2 billion distributed
More than 62,000 Guyanese have already benefited from the government’s National Cash Grant Initiative, with about $6.2 billion processed for distribution directly into citizens’ bank…
Teams deployed, flood relief rolled out after heavy rains
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has deployed field teams and begun distributing relief supplies to communities affected by flooding following sustained rainfall from March 26…
Calls amplified for more women to join Guyana’s aviation sector
Calls have amplified for more women to join Guyana’s aviation sector, as the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) launched its first Women in Aviation Conference…
Caribbean has lost a ‘fine statesman’, says president
The death of former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi marks the loss of a “fine statesman” for the Caribbean, Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali said on Monday.…