Jan 13, 2026
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Slingerz delivers strong performance in Brazil
Slingerz Racing Stable kicked off the 2026 racing season with a strong performance on Monday at the Grand Prix City Hall of Rio de Janeiro…
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Weapon, substance recovered in suspected murder–suicide at Georgetown guest house
Police are investigating a suspected murder–suicide at a guest house on Lime Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown, early Tuesday. The victims have been identified as Loriann, 31,…
Tinnie, Persaud win 2026 U-12 rapid chess championships titles
Aiden Tinnie is the new U-12 Open Rapid Chess Champion, while Divya Persaud has been crowned the U-12 Girls Rapid Chess Champion for 2026. The…
Auto and construction sectors top consumer complaint list
Construction and electronics sectors accounted for most consumer complaints in Guyana in 2025, the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) reported, as the auto industry…
Linden’s first synthetic track set for Jan. 31 opening
After much anticipation, the Bayrock Track and Field Stadium in Wismar, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), is poised for its spectacular debut on January 31,…
Maduro’s fall defuses border-conflict risk for oil-rich Guyana
(Bloomberg) Guyana, home to the world’s biggest oil discovery in decades, appears to be an early beneficiary of US President Donald Trump’s ouster of Venezuelan…
CANU: 235.9 kg of cocaine seized, 117 arrested, 29 convicted in 2025
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) seized 235.9 kg of cocaine, arrested 117 people and secured 29 drug-related convictions in 2025, authorities said, highlighting intensified enforcement…
Tourist arrivals hit 453,489; Guyana fastest-growing Caribbean tourism market in 2025
The tourism sector recorded its strongest performance on record in 2025, with visitor arrivals rising 22 per cent year-on-year to 453,489, the highest annual total…
Subhan, others honoured for preserving Indian culture
Several Guyanese were honoured on Friday evening for their contributions to the preservation of Indian culture during celebrations marking Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and World Hindi…
Randy Smith escapes from Matthews Ridge custody
Police have launched an investigation into the escape of Randy James Smith from lawful custody at Matthews Ridge in the North West District. Smith was…
Gas-to-Energy Project on track for year-end completion
Work on Guyana’s landmark Gas-to-Energy (GTE) Project in Wales is progressing steadily and remains on track for completion by the end of 2026. Prime Minister…
Roraima slashes fares to upgraded hinterland airstrips by seven per cent
Roraima Airways announced on Friday a seven per cent reduction in airfares to all recently rehabilitated hinterland airstrips, making it the first airline in the…
130 murders, 137 road fatalities recorded in 2025
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) reported that 130 murders and 124 accidents resulting in 137 road traffic deaths were recorded in 2025. The Force stressed…
Dengue cases rise in Region Six
Health authorities in Region Six are reporting a rise in dengue cases as persistent rainfall creates favourable conditions for mosquito breeding. Speaking at the Region…
Trio sentenced to 35 years each for strangling 82-year-old woman
More than five years after a brutal robbery ended the life of a defenceless elderly woman, the wheels of justice have finally turned for the…
Azruddin Mohamed charged with multiple traffic offences
Azruddin Mohamed, 38, of Lot 19, Public Road, Houston, East Bank Demerara, appeared in Whim Magistrate’s Court on Friday, January 9, 2026, facing charges of…
Three Guyanese riders take historic leap onto global stage
Guyana’s horse-racing industry has galloped into the history books! This week, three of the nation’s elite jockeys took a monumental step towards securing their international…
Gouveia says Guyanese companies should partner with US firms as Venezuela opens
Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Captain Gerry Gouveia Jr, says local companies must align with United States corporations to benefit from market opportunities…