Mar 25, 2026
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Man held for domestic violence dies in custody
Jordan Payne, 30, of South Haslington, East Coast Demerara, died early on Tuesday while in custody at the Cove and John Police Station, police said.…
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Sponsorship fires up national rifle team ahead of Caribbean meet
The Guyana National Rifle Association (GuyanaNRA) has received financial support from the Continental Group of Companies as it prepares to defend its title at…
New Demerara Bank branch brings services closer to East Coast communities
Demerara Bank Limited has officially opened a new branch at Beterverwagting on the East Coast of Demerara, expanding banking services in the area while placing…
Fisherman feared drowned in Corentyne River; family clings to hope
Worry has taken hold of a Corentyne family as 28-year-old fisherman Alladin Dookie of Lot 686, #76 Housing Scheme Phase 2, Corentyne, Berbice, is feared…
Single mother in Coffee Grove receives new home on Eid Day
For years, a single mother in Coffee Grove worked tirelessly to provide for her two children, despite living in an inadequate home. On Saturday, her…
Massy Stores Providence marks 10 years, serving 15,000 customers weekly
Massy Stores marked the 10th anniversary of its Providence outlet on Saturday with in-store activities, including customer recognition and promotional giveaways. Shoppers who visited Massy…
PM Phillips urges stronger CELAC-Africa ties on climate, trade
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, called for deeper cooperation between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and African Union member states to…
Teacher placed on leave amid sexual allegations at Brickdam Secondary School
A teacher at Brickdam Secondary School has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of a sexual nature made by students, the Ministry of…
Bodybuilding Federation appoints Disciplinary Committee
The Guyana Body Building and Fitness Federation has named its disciplinary committee, a move aimed at strengthening oversight and maintaining professional standards in the…
IDB-backed programme boosts productivity, farmers’ livelihoods
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha Thousands of farmers across Guyana have seen improvements in productivity and livelihoods through the Sustainable Agricultural Development Programme (SADP), Agriculture…
Kuru Kururu defeat Agricola as Inter-Village football kicks off at Eccles
The East Bank Inter-Village Football Competition made a grand return at the Eccles EE Ground on Saturday night, marking a significant milestone as the venue…
Venezuelan construction worker dies in Enmore accident
A Venezuelan construction worker died after an electric cycle he was riding collided with a car on Enmore Public Road on the East Coast of…
Car driver dies in accident involving two lorries
Deryck Singh A 55-year-old man died after a three-vehicle crash on the Greenwich Park Public Road on the East Bank of the Essequibo River late…
Dr Singh urges IDB to tailor lending to Caribbean country contexts
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Ashni Singh, on Saturday urged the Inter-American Development Bank to tailor its lending…
Guyana rejects Venezuela objection, says seismic survey within EEZ
Guyana has rejected Venezuela’s objection to a planned seismic survey in its maritime territory, saying the activities fall squarely within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)…
Baby of dead 14-year-old placed in foster care; DNA test planned
The infant daughter of 14-year-old Aleena Preetam has been placed in the foster care system as authorities continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s…
From classroom to cockpit: Aeronautical school powers aviation workforce
The majority of aircraft engineers and mechanics currently working in Guyana have been trained locally at the Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School,…
Vendors under Stabroek Market canopy to be temporarily relocated
Vendors operating under the canopy at the Stabroek Market will be temporarily relocated to facilitate rehabilitation works on the structure, Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore said…