May 18, 2026
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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…
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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…
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 multiple…
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…
Guyana on track to achieve self-sufficiency in corn, soya production
Guyana is set to achieve a significant milestone by producing all the soya bean and corn needed in the country by the second crop of…
Guyana positioned as ’bridge’ between CARICOM and South America, World Trade Centre forum hears
Trade and business opportunities between Guyana and Brazil were highlighted during a forum on Tuesday aimed at strengthening economic ties through the South American trade…
Rodríguez pushes negotiation on Guyana’s non-negotiable Essequibo region
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Monday called for dialogue with Guyana, insisting that negotiations between the two countries remain the only path to resolving…
From stay-at-home mom to solar trainee: GUYSOL Programme lights the way for women in renewable energy
Across Guyana, women are stepping into new opportunities in the renewable energy sector, gaining practical skills, confidence, and career pathways through the Guyana Utility Scale…
Money changer robbed; bystander shot in leg by motorcycle bandit
A brazen robbery under arms at the busy intersection of America and Longden Streets, Georgetown, on Friday evening left a bystander injured and prompted a…
A century-old farm blossoms into a welcoming tourism experience
For generations, the land at Singh’s Farm, Canal No. 1, Region Three, has provided more than crops — it has preserved a legacy.Today, farmer Jeyaram…
New wing commissioned at Sophia Primary to ease overcrowding
Students of Sophia Primary School are now benefiting from an expanded and upgraded learning environment following the commissioning of a new school wing aimed at…
Lampkin gets 25 years for fatal stabbing of Kevin Serraphin
Keno Lampkin, also known as “Cuz,” was on Wednesday sentenced to 25 years in prison for manslaughter after fatally stabbing Kevin Serraphin during a violent…
Venezuela tells ICJ judges it does not recognise the court’s authority, wants out-of-court settlement
Venezuela on Wednesday told judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that it does not recognise the court’s authority to hear its long-standing border…
Heritage, culture and cuisine celebrated at Sanskriti in Palmyra
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS) on Tuesday staged its signature cultural event, Sanskriti, at the Indian Arrival Monument in Palmyra, Berbice, to mark 188…
GDF patrol targeted twice on Tuesday; no injuries reported
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has confirmed that one of its patrols encountered hostile fire twice on Tuesday afternoon while conducting border security operations in…
Easier and safer commute for school children, farmers of Kariako Village
Residents of Kariako Village, Region One in the Barama River, are celebrating a major community development with the arrival of their first-ever transport service. The…