Jan 14, 2026
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Aviation search, rescue management system goes digital
A $123 million digital aviation search and rescue management system was launched on Monday to improve coordination and response times during aviation emergencies, government officials…
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Young robber shot in buttocks
A 13-year-old male was shot in the gluteal area during an alleged attempted robbery in front of Brickdam Cathedral, Georgetown, on Wednesday, police said. The…
GOAL extended to Wakenaam, Leguan
Educational opportunities for residents of Wakenaam and Leguan are being significantly expanded with the rollout of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) and the…
Financial system reforms to take shape in coming weeks
The government will accelerate the modernisation of Guyana’s financial architecture, including Guyana’s stock exchange, in the coming weeks. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the…
Population rises to 878,674, up 17.6 per cent since 2012
Guyana’s population reached 878,674 on the night of September 14–15, up 131,719 from the 2012 census, preliminary results from the Bureau of Statistics show. The…
Banks DIH boosts production capacity with new $13.7B malt plant
Banks DIH on Sunday commissioned its new $13.7 billion malt production plant on the East Bank of Demerara, a facility capable of producing 400,000 cases…
Dr. Brian O’Toole, co-founder of School of the Nations, passes away
Dr. Brian O’Toole, one of the Directors of the School of the Nations and Nations University, passed away on Saturday night. An outstanding educator, Dr.…
Garaban’s egg farm sets benchmark for poultry operations in Region Two
Poultry farmer Dinesh Garaban is setting a new standard for small-to-medium-scale egg production in Region Two, operating what officials say is one of the…
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…
AG urges critics to act on bloated voters’ list while legal window is open
Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall says the opportunity is now for those who complain about a bloated voters’ list to…
Head and Smith centuries grind England in the SCG dirt
Australia 518 for 7 (Head 163, Smith 129), lead England 384 (Root 160, Brook 84, Neser 4–60) by 134 runs* Travis Head departed the SCG…
Paramakatoi residents to own quarry in landmark deal
Residents of Paramakatoi and its surrounding villages in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) are set to gain full ownership of a local quarry under a transformative development-to-ownership…
New Paramakatoi airstrip to lift agriculture, tourism in Region Eight to new heights
The newly commissioned Paramakatoi airstrip is expected to spur agriculture and tourism in Region Eight, as the government works to improve connectivity and economic opportunities…
Tourism authorities condemn attack on international visitor
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce and the Guyana Tourism Authority condemned an attack on international visitor Antony D’Oliveira, host of the Jumps Travel…
AG says appeal strategy should not delay extradition proceedings
Attorney General and Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall on Tuesday criticised what he described as deliberate attempts to delay the extradition proceedings involving businessmen Nazar…
Long-awaited Bamia Primary School finally opens
The Bamia Primary School, a long-awaited regional education project, was officially completed and opened on Monday. The school reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening…
Gold seized in Georgetown operations targeting illegal trade
A quantity of gold was seized during joint enforcement operations in central Georgetown targeting illegal mining and the unlawful trade in precious metals on Saturday.…
Why has the US attacked Caracas and captured Venezuela’s president?
Overnight on Friday, the US carried out airstrikes across Venezuela, with explosions rocking the capital, Caracas, before dawn. Shortly afterwards, Donald Trump announced that…