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Breast cancer survivor, 74, urges patients not to lose hope
A 74-year-old breast cancer survivor who lost three brothers to the disease has told others with a diagnosis not to give up hope, saying a…
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3 min readBreast cancer survivor, 74, urges patients not to lose hope
A 74-year-old breast cancer survivor who lost three brothers to the disease has told others with a diagnosis not to give up hope, saying a...
Versatile Hosein banks on ’data’ and ’instincts’ against India’s hitters
Akeal Hosein is set to play his 100th T20I for West Indies against India in Lucknow on Tuesday. Listening to him explain his craft, there...
Development bank comes on stream with interest-free SME loans
The Guyana Development Bank comes on stream today, offering small and medium-sized businesses loans of up to $3 million without collateral or interest charges. The...
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- SVC/AJM CC thrash Avinash All-Stars by 87 runs to win Georgetown/East Coast zone title – (Entertainment)
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Versatile Hosein banks on ’data’ and ’instincts’ against India’s hitters
Akeal Hosein is set to play his 100th T20I for West Indies against India in Lucknow on Tuesday. Listening to him explain his craft, there…
Oct 5, 20265 min read
Development bank comes on stream with interest-free SME loans
The Guyana Development Bank comes on stream today, offering small and medium-sized businesses loans of up to $3 million without collateral or interest charges. The…
Oct 5, 20261 min read
Pinktober launch: survivors get cash, dental and shopping vouchers from Recover Guyana
Thirteen cancer survivors each received $100,000 in direct financial support from Recover Guyana and its partners at the launch of its Breast Cancer Awareness Month…
Oct 5, 20262 min read
SVC/AJM CC thrash Avinash All-Stars by 87 runs to win Georgetown/East Coast zone title
SVC/AJM CC beat Avinash All-Stars by 87 runs to win the Georgetown/East Coast Demerara zone title and reach the National Finals of the Lotto/Let's Bet…
Oct 5, 20262 min read
THAG: Small lodges, tour operators stand to grow with Development Bank financing
Tourism businesses, from small lodges to tour operators, stand to gain from affordable financing with the launch of the Guyana Development Bank, the Tourism and…
Oct 5, 20262 min read
Right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil election
Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has won the first round of Brazil's presidential election, beating left-wing President Lula da Silva but falling short of an outright…
Oct 5, 20265 min read
Norton describes Corbin’s death as an ’irreplaceable loss’
Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and Chairman of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Aubrey Norton, has described the death of the…
Oct 4, 20263 min read
New champion to be crowned in Lotto/Let’sBet T10 Tapeball
A new champion will be crowned in the Lotto/Let’s Bet T10 tournament 2026 as the competition moves to Enmore today, with four teams vying for…
Guyanese-born man fatally stabbed in New York
A 29-year-old Guyanese-born man was fatally stabbed in New York City in an attack that has left his family and friends mourning. According to reports…
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Oct 4, 20262 min read
King Charles to address Britain’s slavery legacy during Caribbean visit
King Charles is expected to acknowledge Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade during his upcoming visit to the Caribbean, but will not issue a…
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El Niño heat could claim hundreds of thousands of lives, report warns
Nearly 451,000 people could die from extreme heat linked to the current El Niño weather pattern between June 2026 and February 2027, according to a…
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Linden explores cashless business zone at Central Mackenzie
Businesses and consumers in Linden's central business district could soon have easier access to electronic payments, as the municipality explores a cashless zone at Central...
Singh points Lindeners to new business sectors
From welding and refrigeration repairs to transportation and agro-processing, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh says Lindeners should consider a wider range of businesses as the...
Demerara Bank puts more services at customers’ fingertips
Demerara Bank customers can now open accounts, apply for loans, pay bills and transfer money without completing physical forms or visiting a branch. The bank...
Finance Minister signs Commencement Order for Guyana Development Bank
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh has signed the Commencement Order to operationalise the Guyana Development...
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VIEW ALLNorton describes Corbin’s death as an ’irreplaceable loss’
Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and Chairman of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Aubrey Norton, has described the death of the...
King Charles to address Britain’s slavery legacy during Caribbean visit
King Charles is expected to acknowledge Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade during his upcoming visit to the Caribbean, but will not issue a...
Guyana, Brazil advance security ties against cross-border threats
Guyana and Brazil are strengthening security cooperation along their shared southern border, with both countries focusing on tackling illegal mining, illicit trafficking and transnational criminal...
Cancer survivors share powerful messages of hope and early detection
Five cancer survivors are using their journeys to encourage citizens to take charge of their health, stressing that early detection can save lives. For nine-year...
Guyana’s queens secure top three placements at Miss India Worldwide
Guyana is celebrating a major achievement on the international pageant stage, with all three of its representatives securing top three placements at the Miss, Mrs....
Motorcyclist Dies After Manchester Crash
A 28-year-old motorcyclist died following a crash at Manchester, Corentyne, on Friday night, leaving his pregnant wife and relatives mourning his sudden death. Chatram “Tony”...
Annandale ground upgrades expected within two months
Residents of Annandale, East Coast Demerara, are expected to have a completed community recreation ground in about two months, with a pavilion, children’s play equipment...
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WIN, APNU take six days to announce more talks about talks
Six days after promising a joint statement on their meeting, WIN and APNU have revealed that they are considering appointing a team,to develop guidelines for...
New bond scheme to channel diaspora funds into development projects
The government of Guyana will launch a diaspora bond within a week to raise funds from citizens living abroad for public infrastructure projects, President Mohamed...
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...
New regional executive officers appointed
President Dr Irfaan Ali has approved the appointment of Regional Executive Officers (REOs) across all administrative regions of Guyana. The appointments form part of ongoing...
US EXIM signals new investment push with letter of interest for deep-water ports
A letter of interest for the development of deep-water ports has been issued, signalling new opportunities for expanded cooperation between Guyana and the United States...
Finance Minister: Suriname River charges ’unfortunate’ and ’most regrettable’, could affect cross-border trade
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh described Suriname’s reported decision to impose charges on the Corentyne...
Public Works Ministry: Roads not municipal property, takeover within law
The Ministry of Public Works said the government’s designation of 22 roads as public roads was lawful and rejected claims by Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore...
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Corentyne mother calls for justice after son succumbs to chop wounds in family dispute
A mother is calling for justice after her 23-year-old son succumbed to chop wounds at Friendship Village, Corentyne, late Monday night, saying she watched four...
GPHC urges students to stay hydrated, use sunscreen and wear caps amid sweltering heat
With up to 80 hot-spell days forecast this year – nearly triple the historical average – the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is urging students...
Survivors, relatives and those with evidence urged to apply to take part in Barima inquiry
Survivors, victims' relatives and others wishing to take part in the inquiry into the July 18 capsizing of the M/V “Barima” can apply to the...
Consequences await senior public servants over procurement, payment breaches, Jagdeo warns
Public officials who breach procurement and payment regulations will face consequences, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo warned on Monday , as he convened a meeting...
Barbados Prime Minister confirmed for 2027 Guyana Energy Conference
The 2027 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo will feature Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley when the four-day event is held February 16-19...
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VIEW ALLGuyanese-born man fatally stabbed in New York
A 29-year-old Guyanese-born man was fatally stabbed in New York City in an attack that has left his family and friends mourning. According to reports...
Prisoner gets three years for New Amsterdam escape
A prisoner who escaped from New Amsterdam Prison while working under supervision has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to escaping...
Six-year-old Chinese national dies from chop wound to neck; one in custody
Ifeng Cao, a six-year-old Chinese national, died at Parika, East Bank Essequibo, on Wednesday after suffering a chop wound to the neck in an alleged...
Freezing, forfeiture orders expected to increase as authorities target criminal assets
Bank accounts, property and other assets linked to crime are set to be frozen or seized more often as authorities target the money behind organised...
Traffic police seize illegal sirens worth over $2M from private citizens
The Guyana Police Force has seized four siren devices valued at more than $2 million from vehicles over the past seven days as authorities intensify...
Three armed robberies in one hour; two in custody
Police are investigating three armed robberies reported within roughly an hour on Friday night across Georgetown and both sides of the Demerara River, with two...
Businessman shot, robbed of $720,000 in chains at Sophia home
A 38-year-old businessman was shot in the leg and robbed of three yellow-metal chains valued at approximately $720,000 during an alleged armed robbery at ‘A’...
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VIEW ALLVersatile Hosein banks on ’data’ and ’instincts’ against India’s hitters
Akeal Hosein is set to play his 100th T20I for West Indies against India in Lucknow on Tuesday. Listening to him explain his craft, there...
New champion to be crowned in Lotto/Let’sBet T10 Tapeball
A new champion will be crowned in the Lotto/Let’s Bet T10 tournament 2026 as the competition moves to Enmore today, with four teams vying for...
Hope Restored! West Indies chase 352 to beat India
West Indies fans can safely open the cricket group chat again. After the agony of scoring 405 and still losing their previous match, the Caribbean...
Gill’s superb unbeaten 223 sinks West Indies
It seemed only a cramp or a painful neck could stop him. Shubman Gill scored the quickest double-century and the highest score in an ODI...