Sep 7, 2026
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Berbice fisherman fatally stabbed
A 34-year-old fisherman was fatally stabbed at a house at Albion Front, Berbice, on Sunday night, police said. Franklyn "Frank" or "Franky" Sauers, of Glasgow…
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Woman narrowly escapes burning house at Ogle
A woman narrowly escaped a fire that gutted her father-in-law's home at Centre Road, Ogle, East Coast Demerara, last night around 10pm. Zebina Yasseen told…
Suspect at large following alleged murder at Issano Backdam
Police are searching for a 31-year-old miner who is wanted in connection with the suspected murder of 29-year-old Shawn Abrams of Charity, Essequibo Coast. The…
CANU warns event promoters against illicit drugs, excessive drinking at events
Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), James Singh, is urging event promoters and organisers to play a greater role in preventing illicit drug use…
Business professional says digital solutions can help Guyanese businesses become bankable
A pertinent requirement a business owner must meet when seeking investment capital is the ability to demonstrate the bankability of their projects. This means entrepreneurs…
Himanshi Kumar Named Best Speaker at Regional Youth Parliament
Guyana’s Himanshi Kumar has been named Best Speaker at the 19th Regional Youth Parliament, earning recognition for the strength of her arguments and presentation during…
Reah Henry cops Miss Region One Amerindian Hertiage 2026 title
Santa Rosa, Moruca delegate Reah Henry has been crowned Miss Region One Amerindian Heritage 2026 following a competitive pageant that brought together six young women…
Young Officer Cadet makes history as first woman to gain prestigious Sandhurst selection
Eighteen-year-old Officer Cadet Fianna Maria Tading has made history as the first woman in the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to be selected for training at…
Golden Generation Hub continues to support nation’s senior citizens
The Golden Generation Hub is continuing to support Guyana’s elderly by creating more opportunities for seniors to remain active, socially connected and engaged in their…
New advanced screening scanners improve security at CJIA
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has introduced advanced screening technology to strengthen security checks while making the screening process smoother and more efficient for passengers…
Puruni River Bridge construction begins to improve access for Region seven communities
The existing pontoon crossing at the Puruni River in Region 7 is set to be replaced with a permanent 109-metre modular steel bridge. The move…
Sod turned as Turkeyen Campus becomes home to region’s fourth CLE law school
A new chapter in Caribbean legal education began on Thursday with the turning of the sod for the region's fourth Council of Legal Education (CLE)…
School attendance in Region Six jumps to 83 per cent amid steady cash grant increases
Region Six has recorded its highest opening-day school attendance in five years, alongside a corresponding rise in government cash grant support to families under the…
Mohameds’ extradition case: Narine recounts Mohamed’s arrest as magistrate declines admission of contested document at this stage
Senior Superintendent of Police Prem Narine , Head of the Guyana Police Force's Special Branch, testified on Thursday about the events leading to the arrest…
Roads, water, safety top concerns for South Amelia’s Ward residents
Residents of South Amelia's Ward, Linden, pressed officials for action on longstanding concerns over roads, drainage, water quality and community security during a Cabinet Outreach…
Region 10 to become major black-eye, red bean producer, says Minister Mustapha
Region 10 is being positioned to become a major producer of black-eye and red beans for domestic consumption and export, as authorities move to diversify…
Eddy Grant (centre) with WTCG Executive Director Wesley Kirton and WTCG Chairman Komal Samaroo
Internationally acclaimed Guyanese artist Eddy Grant is set to headline a special session on the "orange economy" at the World Trade Centre Georgetown's International Trade…
Zeeburg Secondary’s eastern wing evacuated over structural fears; Port Kaituma furniture shortage resolved
Students have been moved out of the eastern wing of Zeeburg Secondary School as the Ministry of Education takes preventative action over cracks and other…