Feb 5, 2026
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1,000 truck clamps to be deployed against illegal parking
The Ministry of Public Works has purchased 1,000 truck clamps as part of a crackdown on delinquent drivers and truck owners who park heavy-duty vehicles…
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98,500 students to receive free health screenings
About 98,500 students across Guyana are expected to receive free health screenings under Budget 2026, Health Minister Frank Anthony said on Wednesday, as the government…
Infrastructure drive delivers 12,000 projects, lifts jobs and connectivity
The Ministry of Public Works has executed more than 12,000 infrastructure projects nationwide and awarded over 5,000 contracts under the government’s development programme, Minister within…
Trial opens for Berbice contractor accused of raping minor
A 12-member jury was empanelled on Tuesday at the Berbice High Court as the trial of a 40-year-old contractor accused of raping a child got…
Guyana, Belize deepen ties across defence, education, tourism and investment
The Governments of Guyana and Belize have reaffirmed their longstanding friendship and Caribbean ties by signing a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen…
Pakistan pull out of India T20 World Cup match, give no reason
Pakistan will boycott their game against India at the 2026 T20 World Cup. A post issued by the Government of Pakistan’s official X account said…
Pitamber, Callender lead I-CEE Grand Prix III Chess Tournament
Candidate Master Sachin Pitamber and Woman Candidate Master Jessica Callender are leading the Open and Female categories, respectively, after four rounds of the I-CEE Grand…
Khan re-elected BritCham chairman
Guysons Chief Executive Officer Faizal Khan has been re-elected chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) on Thursday. A release said Khan’s…
CANU cautions public over drug-related packaging sold online
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has warned the public against the sale and use of cartoon-themed “1-gram” zip-lock packaging, saying the items are commonly associated…
Pharmacy students urged to lead innovation in healthcare
Pharmacy students were urged on Thursday to prioritise research and innovation as key drivers of advancing healthcare, during the opening of the Eighth Student Research…
Guyanese author honoured with Asia Book of Records in India
Originally from Perseverance, Region Two, Guyana, 35-year-old Kamlawattie Persaud has achieved international recognition while living in Delhi, India, becoming the first female author from Guyana…
Neurospine Services to invest $1B in neurological centre, 50 jobs expected
Neurospine Services Inc. will invest almost $1 billion in a state-of-the-art neurological institute and rehabilitative centre in Guyana, creating more than 50 new jobs, the…
Aurora Gold Mines workers get 10 per cent pay hike
Gold mine workers at Aurora Gold Mines will receive higher wages and expanded workplace protections under a new two-year Collective Labour Agreement signed with the…
Saints overcome Roses in thrilling SBL clash
In a nail-biting clash at the Burnham Hard Court, St. Stanislaus College secured their inaugural victory in the School Basketball League (SBL), edging St. Roses…
Lorry driver held in deadly Linden–Mabura accident
The driver of a motor lorry is in police custody as investigations continue into a fatal road accident on the Linden–Mabura Trail that left three…
Women-led shade house project launched at Tiger Bay
Residents of Tiger Bay gathered on Friday afternoon at the One Guyana Kitchen on Main Street in Georgetown for the launch of a community-based agriculture…
Appeal backlog of over 2,000 cases set for clearance
The Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court has begun a major initiative to reduce a backlog of more than 2,000 appeals and applications filed…
Minister Manickchand: Guyana cannot grow beautifully if filthy culture persists
“We cannot be a country that grows beautifully but we are filthy,” Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand said on Wednesday, stressing…