Sep 7, 2026
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Guyana Together: Poll shows 72 per cent of Guyanese support LGBT workplace protections
A recent poll shows that 53.9 per cent of Guyanese support the repeal of the colonial-era law criminalising same-sex intimacy, while 72 per cent back…
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CPL Hall of Fame trophy named the Sir Garry Sobers Award
The trophy presented each year to the player inducted into the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Hall of Fame will be named the Sir…
473 heifers arrive to beef up Moblissa dairy operations
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) has reached another milestone in its US$30 million dairy farm project at Moblissa, with a shipment of 473 pregnant heifers arriving…
De Kock, Mujeeb get the Tridents back to winning ways
The Barbados Tridents got their third win of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season with an eight-wicket victory over the Saint Lucia Kings…
Gurbaz blitz against Patriots powers Amazon Warriors into CPL play-offs
The Guyana Amazon Warriors remained unbeaten and climbed to the top of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) standings and into the play-offs with…
Commission of Inquiry into MV Barima tragedy calls for witnesses, public hearing to commence before month’s end
The Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy has opened its doors to witnesses and evidence from the public, government bodies and international organisations,…
President touts billions in Indigenous development, warns against opportunistic politicians
President Dr Irfaan Ali has urged Amerindian communities to look beyond opportunistic political narratives and assess leadership by its record, actions and continued presence beyond…
Patriots stun Tridents in fourth-highest chase in CPL history
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots produced a batting performance for the ages, chasing down 218 to defeat the Barbados Tridents by six wickets in a…
Construction of new $500M Amerindian Hostel in Georgetown set to begin soon, says Minister Brown-Shadeek
Construction of a new $500 million state-of-the-art Amerindian Hostel is expected to commence shortly, delivering significantly improved temporary accommodation for hinterland residents travelling to Georgetown.…
Water rationing may be needed if dry spell worsens, says hydromet chief
Irrigation water rationing may become necessary if Guyana's prolonged dry spell worsens, Chief Hydrometeorological Officer Dr Garvin Cummings has warned, as reduced rainfall and higher…
Mother tells how daughter slipped from her grasp in north Cyprus ferry disaster
Ayten Bicer felt her 12-year-old daughter slip from her hands and disappear as a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus on Sunday, killing at least eight…
Four-year-old dies as car overturns on Mahaica trail
A 4-year-old child died after a motor car overturned several times along the St Cuthbert's Mission Trail, Mahaica River, East Coast Demerara, at about 17:30…
Planning begins for new Mackenzie Market in Linden
Planning for a new Mackenzie Market in Linden has begun following a visit to the town by a team from the Local Government Ministry, including…
High import duties threaten Guyana’s gold hub ambitions, says Gaskin
High import duties on jewellery-related materials and supplies could undermine Guyana's efforts to become a global gold and jewellery hub by 2030. Technical Consultant at…
Pitamber, Joshi to lead Guyana at 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) has named the National Open and Women's teams that will represent Guyana at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand,…
Ban on MV Canawaima lifted, ferry service resumes today
Guyana has welcomed the lifting of a ban on the MV Canawaima, with the ferry service set to resume operations from today. The service was…
MARAD says detained fast craft, Mohamed unlicensed to operate
The fast craft detained in connection with Leader of the Opposition Azzrudin Mohamed was not licensed to operate, nor was Mohamed himself, the Maritime Administration…
Trade conference to connect Guyanese businesses with regional, global markets
The World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG) will host an International Trade and Investment Conference from October 19 to 23, positioning the event as a platform…