Mar 16, 2026
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Venezuelan construction worker dies in Enmore accident
A Venezuelan construction worker died after an electric cycle he was riding collided with a car on Enmore Public Road on the East Coast of…
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$5M shade house opens opportunities for Kuru Kururu farmers
Residents of Kuru Kururu along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway are now benefitting from a $5 million shade house funded by the government, which is expected to…
Car driver dies in accident involving two lorries
Deryck Singh A 55-year-old man died after a three-vehicle crash on the Greenwich Park Public Road on the East Bank of the Essequibo River late…
Dr Singh urges IDB to tailor lending to Caribbean country contexts
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Ashni Singh, on Saturday urged the Inter-American Development Bank to tailor its lending…
UMAMI enters Trinidad and Tobago market through Massy Distribution partnership
Guyanese sauce manufacturer UMAMI has entered the Trinidad and Tobago market through a distribution partnership with Massy Distribution, marking a major step in the company’s…
TOPCO assisting police investigation into accident that claimed lives of father and child
Tropical Orchard Products Company Limited (TOPCO) said it is cooperating with the Guyana Police Force as authorities investigate a serious road accident involving one of…
“From Whence We Came – The Indian Experience” premieres at NCC tomorrow
“From Whence We Came – The Indian Experience,” a play written by media consultant and novelist Dr. Seeta Roath, is set to premiere at the…
Online vehicle tint waiver system launched ahead of amnesty deadline
The Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force, has launched an online system allowing motorists and businesses to apply digitally for…
Guyana monitoring oil price surge amid Middle East tensions
Guyana is closely monitoring a surge in global oil prices triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, while maintaining stable domestic fuel prices through…
US, Guyana to launch 2026 LAMAT Medical Mission
The United States and Guyana are set to launch the 2026 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Teams (LAMAT) mission, a health security cooperation engagement designed to…
Cuba opens talks with US as oil blockade takes a toll
Cuba has opened talks with the US government, President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Friday, as an oil blockade imposed by US President Donald Trump pushes…
Eight police officers complete leadership, crisis management training in Miami
Eight officers from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) participated this week in an executive leadership study tour and training programme at the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office…
Linden gears up for Town Week
The mining town of Linden is preparing to celebrate its 56th anniversary with a series of events during its annual Linden Town Week (LTW). The…
Glen triumphs again on day two of National Championships
Adanya Glen from North Georgetown claimed her second gold medal at the ongoing 2026 National Schools’ Championships at the National Track and Field Centre in…
Guyana rejects Venezuela objection, says seismic survey within EEZ
Guyana has rejected Venezuela’s objection to a planned seismic survey in its maritime territory, saying the activities fall squarely within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)…
Baby of dead 14-year-old placed in foster care; DNA test planned
The infant daughter of 14-year-old Aleena Preetam has been placed in the foster care system as authorities continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s…
Death on sinking barge: Mother seeks answers, says son’s distress calls went unanswered
The mother of a 22-year-old crew member who died after a molasses tanker barge sank off Guyana’s East Coast of Demerara is calling for a…
Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav among ESPNcricinfo award winners for 2025
India's players swept all the women's categories in ESPNcricinfo's annual awards for individual performances in 2025, reflecting a year in which the team won their…