May 19, 2026
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State witness says Henry cousins were accused of damaging marijuana crops before killing
The murder trial into the brutal killings of West Coast Berbice cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry continued on Tuesday at the Berbice High Court, with…
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New AutoCAD laboratory expands vocational training for Region Five students
The commissioning of a new AutoCAD laboratory at Bygeval Secondary School is expected to expand technical and vocational education opportunities for students across several communities…
Govt warns threats against CANU director will not succeed, vows full force of law
A video circulating on social media that appears to contain threats against a senior anti-narcotics official is under active investigation, the Ministry of Home…
DeSantos, Moore among stars on opening day of National Schools’ Championships
The 2026 National Schools’ Championships opened at the National Track and Field Centre in Leonora, with standout performances across age groups. Akroy DeSantos of Zeeburg…
Central Amelia’s Ward car driver dies in collision with lorry
A 31-year-old man died early Wednesday morning after the car he was driving collided head-on with a lorry along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway at Loo Creek,…
GCCI hails Budget 2026 as people-centred, development-focused
Budget 2026 prioritises people-centred development and includes measures aimed at supporting the growth of the business community, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI)…
PPP welcomes 2026 with renewed hope, faith and confidence
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends warm New Year’s greetings to all Guyanese at home and across the Diaspora as we welcome 2026 with renewed…
Hinterland water access reaches 91 per cent, coastland at 98 per cent
Ninety-one percent of the hinterland and riverine population now has access to potable water, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar said. Speaking on…
Elderly man found dead in yard
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 53-year-old Anthony Mathurin, an unemployed man from Greenheart Street, South Ruimveldt, who was found dead on…
New champs to be crowned in One Guyana Futsal Championships
One of the matches in action New champions will be crowned in the third edition of the One Guyana / Kashif & Shanghai / President’s…
21,000 women gain skills, start businesses through WIN programme
More than 21,000 women across all ten administrative regions of Guyana have received free skills training through the Women’s Innovation Investment Network (WIN) since the…
Guyana concludes term on UN Security Council
Guyana will end its two-year tenure as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council at midnight on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Police warn against firecracker use during New Year celebrations
The Guyana Police Force has warned against the sale and use of firecrackers and other explosive devices during the New Year celebrations, citing the risk…
105 frontline health workers added to Region Two workforce
Region Two has added 105 new frontline health workers following the graduation of Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) and Community Health Workers (CHWs) from the Suddie…
Bamia poultry farmer shot dead
Dion Shawn Ramdyhan, a 47-year-old bus driver and poultry farmer, was shot dead early on Tuesday at his home in Bamia, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, police said.…
Tint rules set; $30,000 for breaches
Starting January 1, 2026, vehicles in Guyana will be allowed to carry some level of window tint, with front side windows requiring a minimum 25…
GDF women clinch league cup with 2–0 win over police
In a stunning display of dominance, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Football Club solidified its reign in local women’s football by clinching the Women’s Division…
Baird granted $1M bail in $153M theft case
Quincy Baird, a 37-year-old photographer from Plantation “B,” Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, has been charged with larceny by clerk or servant in connection with an…