Jul 16, 2026
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Gopaul sweeps three titles at Chess Federation’s Game Fest
Bullet chess ace Joshua Gopaul stormed to three tournament titles at the Guyana Chess Federation's Game Fest 2026 event on Saturday, outlasting a field of…
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Labour Minister reports 500 job placements from national job bank
More than 500 people have landed jobs through the national job bank so far in 2026, out of 1,900 registrants, Minister of Labour and Manpower…
Innovation and technology to drive agriculture production, says PM
Innovation, resilience and technology will drive the agriculture sector toward improved productivity and stronger protection for farmers, the Government said Wednesday, as it laid out…
Some 1,000 contracts signed, 7,000 to be employed in Georgetown beautification project
Close to 1,000 contracts have been signed for a citywide beautification programme in Georgetown, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said today, as the Government moves…
Sod turned for $388M Buxton Market redevelopment
Sod was turned today for the construction of the new Buxton Market, a $388,147,745 project marking the start of a major investment to modernise the…
Phillips reaffirms judicial independence at swearing-in of new magistrates
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips reaffirmed on Wednesday the Government's commitment to preserving the independence of Guyana's judiciary, stressing that the executive plays no…
Guyana, Suriname police search fails to locate Corentyne boy feared drowned
A joint search operation involving the Guyana Police Force, Suriname Police Service, relatives and members of the public failed on Tuesday to locate a 14-year-old…
Several arrested as GRA, CANU intercept $71M cannabis shipment
Several persons were taken into custody after Customs Officers of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) officers seized foreign cannabis valued…
Corentyne family beaten, robbed of $4.1M in home invasion
A livestock dealer and his family were robbed of more than $4.1 million in cash and jewellery after five masked bandits stormed their home in…
Women trained to cultivate high-value crops utilising climate smart practices
More than 40 women across Regions Six and Ten have completed Climate Smart Agriculture training under the Women's Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN). The programme…
Strong aviation safety key to economic growth, says industry experts
Guyana's aviation sector is expanding at an unprecedented pace, but maintaining high safety standards remains critical to protecting the country's economic gains and international reputation,…
Court frees Duncan, convicts three others in $400 million gold theft case
Andray Duncan has been freed of a charge of simple larceny in connection with the theft of 1,000 ounces of gold valued at $400 million…
Mother appeals for help as Corentyne teen feared drowned
A 14-year-old boy from Corentyne is feared drowned after reportedly disappearing in the Corentyne River while swimming with friends on Monday. Missing is Daveanand Balram,…
Demico Qik Serv opens branch in Bartica
Banks DIH Limited has opened its first Demico Qik Serv branch in Bartica, marking the seventh location for the fast food chain and extending its…
Tie-break denies Pitamber top spot as Guyana shines at CARIFTA Chess
Guyana's junior chess players delivered a strong showing at the CARIFTA Chess Championship 2026, with Candidate Master Sachin Pitamber posting the tournament's top score of…
Andre Boyce crowned 2026 National 8-Ball Champion
Andre Boyce has been crowned the 2026 National 8-Ball Champion following four days of intense competition, the Cue Sports Association Guyana (CSAG) and Mobile Money…
Region Five NGSA top performers credit discipline, sacrifice and family support for success
Months of sacrifice, discipline and quiet family support led to tears of joy and celebration for Region Five's top 10 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA)…
Man suffers fractured shoulder after fire service vehicle jumps red light causing five-vehicle collision
A man suffered a fractured right shoulder and facial lacerations after a fire service member's jeep allegedly ran a red light, triggering a five-vehicle chain…