Mar 27, 2026
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GAWU celebrates 50 years of service to sugar industry, labour movement
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) celebrated 50 years of service to the sugar industry and the broader local labour movement, under the…
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Guyana eyes sport tourism boost with international Tapeball plans
President Dr Irfaan Ali has recommitted his support for the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, which enters its fourth year. President Ali, the tournament’s patron,…
Comedy Fete promises night of non-stop laughter
The National Cultural Centre will host Comedy Fete on April 4, promising a night of high-energy entertainment, top-tier talent, and non-stop laughter. Headlining the event…
Georgetown Mayor objects to takeover of city roads
The Mayor of Georgetown has objected to any move by the central government to assume control of several major city roads, warning that such action…
Death in police custody: Post-mortem concludes Otis Payne died from abdominal infection
A post-mortem examination has determined that Otis John Jordan Payne, of South Haslington, East Coast Demerara, died from peritonitis, an infection of the abdomen caused…
Focus shifts from access to consistent quality healthcare
A National Initiative to Strengthen Hospital Quality and Patient Safety has been launched as focus shifts from expanding access to healthcare to improving the quality…
Linden–Lethem road set to transform mining town’s economic landscape
The construction of the Linden–Lethem road is expected to boost economic activity in the mining town of Linden, with business leaders saying the project will…
Court dismisses Brutus abuse of process claim; money laundering charges to proceed
Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty has dismissed an abuse of process application filed by former Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus, clearing the way for…
“To God be the glory,” says man accused of stabbing teen mother 25 times as he is remanded
“To God be the glory.” Those were the words of Christopher Ali on Thursday as he was escorted from the courtroom, limping with visible injuries,…
’Move beyond rhetoric’: Jagdeo stresses urgent, practical climate action
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo is calling on Caribbean leaders to reconsider their approach to climate policy, warning that rigid positions and slow-moving global systems…
Grid-connected solar programme launched to cut power costs
Guyana is accelerating its transition to renewable energy with the rollout of a grid-connected solar household programme aimed at improving electricity reliability and reducing costs,…
Two police ranks under close arrest after man dies in custody
Two police ranks have been placed under close arrest following the death of Otis John Jordan Payne, 30, while in custody at the Cove and…
Two detained after suspected gold found at CJIA
Two passengers were detained on Thursday after authorities discovered a quantity of yellow metal suspected to be raw gold during screening at the Cheddi Jagan…
Six-month healthy lifestyle programme aims to equip 6,000 students with lifelong habits
A programme targeting 6,000 students in six months to promote healthy lifestyles among adolescents was launched on Wednesday following an agreement between UNICEF and Assuria.…
Guyana flags trade concerns, lodges protest over Suriname river fees
Guyana has formally lodged a protest with Suriname over reported charges imposed on the use of the Corentyne River, a move authorities say could disrupt…
Telemedicine push advances with launch of Project ECHO
A virtual platform designed to strengthen clinical care through mentorship, knowledge-sharing and collaboration among healthcare workers was launched on Wednesday. The initiative, supported by the…
PAS Guyana tackles port delays with new off-port bonded warehouse
PAS Guyana Inc. has taken a major step forward in transforming the country’s logistics landscape with the opening of its first-of-its-kind off-port bonded warehouse facility…
US Embassy ready to help Linden businesses connect with US partners, explore investment opportunities
A team from the United States (US) Embassy’s Department of Commerce has signalled its willingness to help businesses in Linden connect with American partners and…