May 24, 2026
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Mother left to raise daughter alone after husband, son drown in canal
Overcome with grief, 25-year-old Dellissa Mangar broke down as she tried to come to terms with the unimaginable reality that the two people she…
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SHOUT4Change finalists learn about mangrove protection, ecosystem restoration
Top finalists in the national environmental speech competition were given a first-hand look at conservation efforts, climate resilience initiatives and sustainability practices during an immersive…
1,600 drivers to explain how they obtained their licences
Approximately 1,600 letters are being prepared for dispatch to drivers across Guyana as the government moves to intensify scrutiny into the issuance of driver’s…
Moore confident ahead of Independence Table Tennis Tournament
Rising star Malachi Moore is aiming to make an impact at the 60th Independence Table Tennis Tournament, which begins tonight at the National Gymnasium,…
Elderly Mahaicony woman loses home to fire
A 67-year-old pensioner has been left homeless after a fire destroyed her two-storey wooden and concrete home at Wash Clothes, Mahaicony, on Wednesday afternoon, wiping…
Indian nationals take grievances to Labour Ministry
Indian nationals employed with EKAA HRIM Mining in Batavia, Region Seven, staged a protest outside the Ministry of Labour on Thursday, alleging exploitation, unpaid wages…
Teixeira says top diplomats’ comments ’regrettable’, announces June 5 parliamentary sitting
Government Chief Whip and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira has criticised comments from members of the diplomatic corps in Guyana regarding parliamentary sittings, saying…
Father, 4-year-old son die after speeding car plunges into canal
A tragic accident along the Lesbeholden Public Road, Black Bush Polder, on Wednesday afternoon claimed the lives of a father and his young son…
Nandlall says ordinary citizens fronting political cases not exempt from costs
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has announced the government’s intention to pursue costs in the Forward Movement Guyana (FMG) failed ballot exclusion case, cautioning that ordinary…
Guyana needs a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to heal old wounds, says Bissember
Diplomat and senior lecturer at the University of Guyana Neville Bissember has called for the development of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address past…
EPA testing sound levels at Seawall amid push to balance nightlife and neighbourhood peace
The government is moving to implement sound alarms across the country as it seeks to strike a balance between the growing entertainment sector and…
Passports returned as investigation launched into death, mistreatment of Indian workers
The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning has launched an investigation into allegations of poor treatment, occupational safety and health violations, and labour concerns involving…
UN joins Guyana-led biodiversity alliance
The Government of Guyana and the United Nations have signed a Declaration of Intent to formalise UN participation in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, strengthening cooperation…
US eyes stronger Guyana bauxite output for global market supply chain
The United States sees significant potential for the expansion of Guyana’s bauxite industry as part of wider efforts to deepen economic cooperation and attract more…
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern. The agency…
Post-mortem confirms Berbice taxi driver died from stab wounds, not crash injuries
A taxi driver whose death was initially believed to have resulted from a crash at Edinburgh Public Road, East Bank Berbice, was fatally stabbed…
Minibus union objects to increased fares by Kitty operators
Fare increases on the Kitty minibus route have drawn pushback from the United Minibus Union, which says any unilateral change is unfair to commuters already…
CPA: Girls aged 14–18 most affected in child sexual abuse cases
Adolescent girls aged 14 to 18 are the most affected group in child sexual abuse cases, according to data from the Childcare and Protection Agency…