Jan 28, 2026
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GuySuCo to become agro-industrial hub
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is set to undergo significant mechanisation and modernisation as the government rolls out its ambitious five-year plan to transform the…
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WTO forum: Guyana urged to prioritise diversification, international competitiveness
Former Bolivian President Jorge Quiroga has urged Guyana to prioritise long-term economic diversification and international competitiveness, cautioning against overreliance on commodity windfalls. He offered this…
UK leaders back President Ali’s plans for biodiversity, green industries
President Dr. Irfaan Ali is receiving positive feedback as he promotes plans to develop and modernize green and biodiversity industries during a work visit to…
Five local athletes qualify for Junior CARIFTA Games
Track and field standouts Angel Jeffrey, Tesianna Harris, Onesi Dunn, Tishawn Easton, and CARIFTA medallist Javon Roberts have shattered records and secured spots on the…
Police investigating assault at Windsor Forest Park
Police are investigating an assault that occurred on Sunday at First Lady Park in Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara, after footage of the incident circulated…
Rambarran: More cash, lower taxes, and support for small businesses in 2026 budget
Budget 2026 is designed to bolster individual development, improve quality of life, and ease ongoing cost-of-living pressures, according to economist and financial specialist Richard Rambarran.…
Chance gears up for exciting year ahead on the track
400 metres ace Arinze Chance is envisioning a great 2026 year after returning to the track in 2025. Chance, who suffered stress fractures in both…
PSC: Budget 2026 sets stage for stronger private sector growth, shared prosperity
The Private Sector Commission of Guyana (PSC) said Budget 2026 lays the foundation for stronger private sector growth and shared prosperity, with measures designed to…
Persaud takes early command of National Top League
Fresh off his resounding victory at the Suriname Open, Patanjilee Persaud carried his winning form onto home soil, emerging as the early leader after the…
Investment chief: Budget people-centred, citizens are real return on investment
The 2026 national budget has been hailed as people-centred and focused on delivering tangible results, with the government emphasising investment in citizens’ welfare and economic…
Economy grew 19.3 per cent; non-oil economy expanded 14.3 per cent
Budget 2026 sets the foundation for continued strong economic growth and progress in the country’s transformation, despite a challenging and an uncertain global environment. Finance…
Over 3,200 traffic offences recorded in one week
More than 3,000 traffic offences were recorded across Guyana in a single week as the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Department intensified its enforcement operations…
Azruddin Mohamed voted in as Opposition Leader
We Invest in Nationhood leader Azruddin Mohamed was on Monday officially voted in as Opposition Leader, months after the 2025 General and Regional Elections results…
Review launched into previable fetus delivery at New Amsterdam Hospital
The Ministry of Health has launched a review into an incident at the New Amsterdam Hospital involving the delivery of a previable fetus, expressing regret…
Field, Sulaman appointed ICAO Global Ambassadors
Top leaders of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Lt. Col. (ret’d) Egbert Field and Dr. Saheed Sulaman, have been appointed to serve on the…
Bartica man arrested; suspected cannabis, $3M cash seized
Police in Regional Division Seven arrested a 40-year-old man on Friday after seizing 23.2 grams of suspected cannabis and $3,009,440 in cash during an intelligence-led…
Interpol-backed operation hits illegal gold mining across Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana
Police and prosecutors from Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname have arrested nearly 200 people in their first-ever joint cross-border operation targeting illegal gold mining…
1,302 prisoners equipped with employable skills to support reintegration into society
The initiatives were implemented through the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) across its five prison locations, focusing on equipping offenders with practical, employable skills. Programmes ranged…