Mar 18, 2026
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Man stabbed to death with scissors during confrontation on Leopold Street
A 56-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Tuesday evening at Leopold and Cross Streets, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, police said. Dead is Michael Dazzell, who had no…
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US waives sanctions on deals involving Venezuela’s PDVSA
The United States has issued a general license authorising certain deals involving Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA, the US Treasury Department said on Wednesday. The…
New prison training targets stress, leadership and rehabilitation practices
The Guyana Prison Service has introduced a series of strategic leadership and mental health training programmes for correctional officers, in partnership with the University of…
Morocco crowned AFCON winners 57 days after final as Senegal’s victory declared void
Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in January's final but the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result on Tuesday because Senegal's players walked off the…
South Rupununi Conservation Society wins global St Andrews Prize for the Environment
The St Andrews Prize for the Environment has been awarded to the South Rupununi Conservation Society for its project, “Transforming Environmental Education in Guyana,” marking…
Linden Business Forum 2026 to unlock opportunities for SMEs, youth
The Linden Expo and Business Forum is being positioned as a major catalyst for investment, networking and economic expansion. Scheduled for April 22–23 at the…
Headline: Vandals strike National Park; authorities launch investigation
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has reported several deliberate acts of vandalism at Georgetown’s National Park. According to PAC, incidents recorded via 24-hour CCTV surveillance…
GPHC turns to High Court over vendors impeding ambulance and patient access
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has filed legal proceedings against the Town Clerk of the City of Georgetown, seeking urgent court intervention to remove…
Guyana, Suriname could help Caribbean weather energy shocks, economist says
Guyana and Suriname’s emergence as potential major energy producers offers the Caribbean an opportunity to diversify its energy sector and shield itself from geopolitical disruptions…
Dexterity Racing & Auto Expo set for Leonora Stadium
A long-dormant form of motorsport, dexterity racing, will return next month when the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) hosts the Dexterity Racing &…
Corentyne man convicted of murder in gambling shop stabbing incident
Nearly three years after a stabbing at the Superbet shop in John’s, Port Mourant, Corentyne, the family of Ramnarayan Mingo received a measure of justice…
Szeplaki claims top honours in fifth round of Promotech National Golf League
Competition in the Promotech National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) intensified on Sunday when players returned to the Lusignan Golf Course for the fifth round…
Farmer’s missing cow reportedly found in pieces
Police are investigating an alleged larceny of cattle and possession of carcass belonging to a 61-year-old farmer in Regional Division 4 ‘C’. The incident occurred…
Over 4,000 traffic violations recorded between March 8-14
The Guyana Police Force Traffic Department recorded a total of 4,295 traffic violations between March 8 and March 14, 2026, as enforcement operations targeted speeding,…
New prison avoidance system targets root causes of crime, young people at risk
President Irfaan Ali on Monday unveiled a new approach to crime prevention with the introduction of a prison avoidance system encompassing law enforcement, civil society,…
Region Nine saddles up for biggest ever Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo
Lethem is preparing to host what organisers say will be the largest staging yet of the Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo, scheduled for April 3–5 in Region…
Guyanese to access critical care through LAMAT Mission
Guyana and the United States on Monday launched the 2026 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) mission, a joint initiative that will see American and…
Over $157M recovered for consumers in 2025
More than $157 million was returned to consumers in 2025, as Guyana recorded significant progress in protecting consumer rights through increased inspections, enforcement and public…