Oct 1, 2026
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Second fire this year hits unused structure at New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital
An abandoned building at the New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital in Region Six was gutted by fire on Wednesday afternoon. The Regional Health Services Department said…
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Driver in fatal Corentyne accident released on $200,000 station bail
A 25-year-old driver has been released on $200,000 station bail as police investigate a September 14 accident on Auchlyne Public Road, Corentyne, that killed his…
Preparations well advanced for fully booked Berbice Expo and Trade Fair
Preparations are well advanced for the Berbice Expo and Trade Fair, which opens on Friday at Rose Hall Estate Community Centre ground, East Canje, with…
New Air Services Agreement aims to boost trade, economic development with Greece
Greece and Guyana signed an Air Services Agreement on Wednesday that facilitates airline access to both markets, aimed at promoting competitive air transport, trade and…
Region Two under drought warning as El Niño conditions persist
Region Two is under a drought warning, with above-normal temperatures and between 40 and 50 hot-spell days forecast as El Niño conditions continue. Meteorologist attached…
Gill’s superb unbeaten 223 sinks West Indies
It seemed only a cramp or a painful neck could stop him. Shubman Gill scored the quickest double-century and the highest score in an ODI…
Farmers’ markets, Honey Fest among activities for Agriculture Month 2026
Farmers' markets, the inaugural Farmers' Conference and the Annual Honey Fest are among activities planned for Agriculture Month 2026, which begins on Thursday. Agriculture Minister…
Freezing, forfeiture orders expected to increase as authorities target criminal assets
Bank accounts, property and other assets linked to crime are set to be frozen or seized more often as authorities target the money behind organised…
Pork knocker allegedly killed by nephew during physical confrontation
Morvin George, a 41-year-old pork knocker, died at 14 Miles, Arakaka, on Tuesday after an argument with his 26-year-old nephew escalated into a confrontation, police…
Guyana records 60 per cent compliance as 10 businesses earn Good Travel Seal
A baseline assessment has found the country complies with 60 per cent of Green Destinations' sustainability criteria, with 10 tourism businesses now certified under the…
Guyanese players, coaches to benefit from Lahore Qalandars partnership
Guyanese cricketers and coaches are set to benefit from a new partnership between the Culture, Youth and Sport Ministry and Pakistan Super League (PSL) side…
No arrests as police probe suspected gunshots, roadblocks, truck fire in Buxton-Vigilance
Burning roadblocks, a sand truck fire and suspected gunshots are under investigation in the Buxton-Vigilance area, East Coast Demerara, after incidents on Tuesday. Police said…
1.3M cash stolen from Corentyne company; computers and phones left untouched
Thieves broke into a Corentyne company over the weekend and stole about $1.326 million in cash, leaving computers and brand-new cellular phones untouched, police said.…
Amrita Persaud fulfils childhood dream of becoming attorney
Attorney-at-law Amrita Persaud realised a childhood dream on Tuesday when she was admitted to the Guyana Bar after a three-year wait to enter law school.…
Newcomer Oliver Downes takes top honours at Lusignan
Newcomer Oliver Downes carded a net 71 to win the second round of Tour #3 of the National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) at Lusignan…
US companies to build 10,000 affordable homes in Guyana with EXIM financin
Two US companies are preparing to work together to build 10,000 affordable homes in Guyana with financing from the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM), US Ambassador…
Young driver dies after car topples on Puruni Trail
A 21-year-old driver died on Monday evening when his car toppled several times and came to rest in a ditch along the 35 km Puruni…
Corentyne man succumbs to chops during row with female relative
Chittesh Sukhai, a 23-year-old labourer, died after he was allegedly chopped several times at Friendship Village, Corentyne, Berbice, on Monday night. Sukhai, called "Rohan" and…