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Man held after gunman steals workers’ pay at Cotton Field school site
Police have reportedly detained a man following an armed robbery at the Cotton Field Secondary School construction site, where an employee was preparing to pay…
Man held after gunman steals workers’ pay at Cotton Field school site
Police have reportedly detained a man following an armed robbery at the Cotton Field Secondary School construction site, where an employee was preparing to pay...
Guyana’s better credit risk rating could cut some borrowing costs
Guyana could pay less to finance certain purchases from overseas suppliers after receiving an improved country risk rating, although the change does not guarantee cheaper...
Containers used to store MV Barima victims’ bodies being removed nearly three months after disaster
Refrigerated containers brought in to store the bodies of victims of the MV Barima tragedy were removed on Saturday, nearly three months after the ferry...
- Man held after gunman steals workers’ pay at Cotton Field school site – (Crime)
- Guyana’s better credit risk rating could cut some borrowing costs – (Business)
- Containers used to store MV Barima victims’ bodies being removed nearly three months after disaster – (Guyana News)
- Police say Georgetown hotel deployments were security for visiting officials – (Guyana News)
- Rain wins as India, West Indies draw T20I 2-2 – (International)
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Guyana’s better credit risk rating could cut some borrowing costs
Guyana could pay less to finance certain purchases from overseas suppliers after receiving an improved country risk rating, although the change does not guarantee cheaper…
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Containers used to store MV Barima victims’ bodies being removed nearly three months after disaster
Refrigerated containers brought in to store the bodies of victims of the MV Barima tragedy were removed on Saturday, nearly three months after the ferry…
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Police say Georgetown hotel deployments were security for visiting officials
Police patrols stationed around several Georgetown hotels over recent weeks were deployed to protect visiting officials and international conference delegates, according to the Guyana Police…
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Rain wins as India, West Indies draw T20I 2-2
India and the West Indies have shared the honours in their five-match T20 International series after rain forced the abandonment of Saturday’s decisive match in…
Oct 17, 20261 min read
CARICOM Youth Survey to Inform Policy Proposals
Young people's experiences and concerns are expected to help shape proposals for how CARICOM coordinates youth programmes and measures progress in youth development across the…
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Mustapha sees US$40M annual potential in corn, soya production
Guyana’s emerging corn and soya bean industries could generate approximately US$40 million annually as production expands, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said on Friday. Speaking at…
Oct 17, 20262 min read
Mabaruma resident credits therapy at regional rehab centre for improved walking
After experiencing severe pain and difficulty walking, Mabaruma resident Denise Cameron says therapy at the regional hospital’s Rehabilitation Centre has helped improve her mobility. Cameron,…
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GNBS plans checks on blood pressure machines, EV chargers in 2027
Blood pressure machines, electric vehicle chargers and measuring rules used to sell cloth are among the instruments the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) plans…
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No candidate secures backing of all five key powers in UN leadership poll
None of the seven contenders for United Nations Secretary-General emerged with the backing of all five permanent Security Council members in Friday’s informal poll. Guyana’s…
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Poor policymaking holds back diversification, economist argues at book launch
Trinidad and Tobago's struggle to diversify its economy reflects more than the dominance of its energy sector, economist Dr Vanus James has argued, pointing to…
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Stabroek vendors face sanctions over improper garbage disposal
Stabroek Market vendors could face prosecution if people they hire to remove their garbage dump it on the streets, Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore has warned.…
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VIEW ALLGuyana’s better credit risk rating could cut some borrowing costs
Guyana could pay less to finance certain purchases from overseas suppliers after receiving an improved country risk rating, although the change does not guarantee cheaper...
SBB’s for a cause walk and expo to support cancer research
Contributions collected during the Small Business Bureau’s third annual Shop for a Cause Walk and Expo will go towards supporting breast cancer awareness and research...
GCCI hails Development Bank as ’pillar of support’ for local businesses
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has called the newly opened Guyana Development Bank a pillar of support for local entrepreneurs and small...
Linden Chamber sees Development Bank as catalyst for SME growth
Businesses in Region 10 should prepare now to tap financing from the Guyana Development Bank (GDB), which the Linden Chamber of Industry, Commerce and Development...
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VIEW ALLGuyana’s better credit risk rating could cut some borrowing costs
Guyana could pay less to finance certain purchases from overseas suppliers after receiving an improved country risk rating, although the change does not guarantee cheaper...
Containers used to store MV Barima victims’ bodies being removed nearly three months after disaster
Refrigerated containers brought in to store the bodies of victims of the MV Barima tragedy were removed on Saturday, nearly three months after the ferry...
Police say Georgetown hotel deployments were security for visiting officials
Police patrols stationed around several Georgetown hotels over recent weeks were deployed to protect visiting officials and international conference delegates, according to the Guyana Police...
CARICOM Youth Survey to Inform Policy Proposals
Young people's experiences and concerns are expected to help shape proposals for how CARICOM coordinates youth programmes and measures progress in youth development across the...
Mustapha sees US$40M annual potential in corn, soya production
Guyana’s emerging corn and soya bean industries could generate approximately US$40 million annually as production expands, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said on Friday. Speaking at...
Mabaruma resident credits therapy at regional rehab centre for improved walking
After experiencing severe pain and difficulty walking, Mabaruma resident Denise Cameron says therapy at the regional hospital’s Rehabilitation Centre has helped improve her mobility. Cameron,...
GNBS plans checks on blood pressure machines, EV chargers in 2027
Blood pressure machines, electric vehicle chargers and measuring rules used to sell cloth are among the instruments the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) plans...
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Jagdeo says era of ’binary thinking’ is over, calls for PPP/C-PNC unity
The governing People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and the People's National Congress Reform(PNCR) must work together or risk eventual extinction, as the era of old, binary...
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...
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Clash of Champions set for South Dakota Circuit
Registration has opened for the Clash of Champions circuit racing event, set for October 31 to November 1 at the South Dakota Circuit, with overseas...
Foreign investors struggle to find local suppliers who can deliver at scale, says US Ambassador
Foreign companies are eager to enter Guyana's growing market but struggle to find local suppliers able to deliver consistently and at scale. This is according...
EdPAL Plus upgrade brings learning channels to ’the palm of your hands’
Students can now access seven channels on a mobile app, as the Education Ministry's Distance Education Unit (DEU) launched EdPAL Plus and a two-week media...
Miner arrested after gun, ammunition found concealed in pants
A 36-year-old gold miner is in police custody after a 9mm pistol and five rounds of ammunition were allegedly found in his pants outside the...
Guyana may scale back LNG plans as Exxon needs more gas for its wells, sources say
ExxonMobil has told Guyana it needs more offshore gas than expected to maximise oil output, potentially leaving less for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, two...
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VIEW ALLMan held after gunman steals workers’ pay at Cotton Field school site
Police have reportedly detained a man following an armed robbery at the Cotton Field Secondary School construction site, where an employee was preparing to pay...
Berbice teens remanded on firearm, ammunition and drug charges
Two 19-year-old men have been remanded to prison after being charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition without licences and possession of narcotics for...
One suspect shot, another at large after armed robbery of Cuban labourers
A 22-year-old suspect was shot and injured by a businessman while allegedly robbing two Cuban nationals at gunpoint at Eccles, East Bank Demerara, on Wednesday...
French Guianese national wanted for murder arrested on INTERPOL warrant
A 29-year-old French Guianese national wanted in connection with a murder investigation was arrested on Sunday at Lusignan Tarmac, East Coast Demerara, on an INTERPOL...
Police confirm Opposition Leader, two others arrested after firearm discharged near Special Branch head’s home
Three men, including Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, were arrested late Monday over an alleged firearm discharge near the home of Special Branch Head Senior Superintendent...
Four teenagers in custody after shotgun, suspected cannabis found during Corentyne operation
Four 19-year-old men are in police custody after a shotgun, 18 cartridges and suspected cannabis were found during an operation at Number One Road, Corentyne,...
Suspect arrested, firearm and $500,000 recovered in East Canje robbery probe
A 27-year-old food vendor has been arrested and $500,000 in cash, a firearm and ammunition recovered in the armed robbery of a businessman in East...
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VIEW ALLRain wins as India, West Indies draw T20I 2-2
India and the West Indies have shared the honours in their five-match T20 International series after rain forced the abandonment of Saturday’s decisive match in...
Hope ton, Paul five-for help West Indies level series 2-2
Shai Hope has stayed unbeaten three times on this tour of India. Those are the three matches West Indies have won. The latest win has...
Mars stays perfect in Pegasus Weekly Chess League with comeback win over McKay
Mechanical engineer Davion Mars maintained his perfect record in the Pegasus Weekly Chess League with a fifth-round win over Ryan McKay on Monday. The game...
Ronaldo provisionally suspended after leaving Portugal squad
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving the national team camp following a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus, BBC...