Jan 15, 2026
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Mining school officially accredited
The Guyana Mining School & Training Centre Inc. (GMSTCI) has received accreditation for its Bartica Training Facility from the Council for Technical and Vocational Education…
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Allicock cops first place in Blitz New Year Challenge
FIDE Master Rawle Allicock claimed first place in the Blitz New Year Challenge Chess Competition, hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation at the Pegasus Chess…
Poor work culture a setback to construction sector
As the level of infrastructural development in the country continues to outpace available labour, poor work culture is proving to be another hurdle contributing to…
New vessels to replace old ones, improve travel across regions
New vessels will gradually replace older ones to deliver more consistent service, improved comfort, enhanced reliability, and reduced travel times across all regions, President Dr…
Court rules Magistrate Clarke must recuse herself from SOCU cases
The High Court has ordered Magistrate Tameika Clarke to recuse herself from five cases brought by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), citing apparent bias…
Attorney General: Backlogs in estate cases nearly cleared
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall says significant progress has been made in improving decision-making within Guyana’s judiciary, particularly in clearing long-standing…
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…
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…
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 most…
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…