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Jagdeo urges countries to honour forest finance commitments
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has urged countries to honour their climate finance commitments, saying forested countries need to know they can count on those…
Nov 11, 2026
2 min readJagdeo urges countries to honour forest finance commitments
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has urged countries to honour their climate finance commitments, saying forested countries need to know they can count on those...
El Salvador shares footage of strikes on Haitian gang headquarters
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has released footage of military helicopters launching repeated strikes on a compound in Haiti, which he says was the headquarters...
Bill on former presidents’ benefits deferred to next parliamentary sitting
The National Assembly on Wednesday deferred consideration of the Former Presidents Benefits and Other Facilities Bill 2026 to its next regular sitting at the Government’s...
- Jagdeo urges countries to honour forest finance commitments – (Guyana News)
- El Salvador shares footage of strikes on Haitian gang headquarters – (International)
- Bill on former presidents’ benefits deferred to next parliamentary sitting – (Guyana News)
- Fire calls rise 41% in Region Two as grass and rubbish fires surge – (Guyana News)
- Police probe suspected arson at Good Hope GPL facility – (Guyana News)
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El Salvador shares footage of strikes on Haitian gang headquarters
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has released footage of military helicopters launching repeated strikes on a compound in Haiti, which he says was the headquarters…
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Bill on former presidents’ benefits deferred to next parliamentary sitting
The National Assembly on Wednesday deferred consideration of the Former Presidents Benefits and Other Facilities Bill 2026 to its next regular sitting at the Government’s…
Nov 11, 20261 min read
Fire calls rise 41% in Region Two as grass and rubbish fires surge
Fire calls in Region Two have risen by 41 per cent this year, with grass and rubbish fires accounting for about eight in every 10…
Nov 11, 20261 min read
Police probe suspected arson at Good Hope GPL facility
Police are investigating a suspected arson attempt at the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) facility at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, after a fire broke…
Nov 11, 20261 min read
MV Barima inquiry sets four days for public testimony
Survivors and relatives of those affected by the MV Barima tragedy will be allowed to give evidence before the Commission of Inquiry next week, even…
Nov 11, 20261 min read
Guyana blocks recreational vape imports under new Customs order
Guyana has closed the door to recreational vape imports, nearly a month after President Irfaan Ali announced plans to curb children’s access to the devices…
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Six rescued after cement vessel runs aground off Clonbrook
Six crew members were rescued from a life raft early Sunday after their vessel ran aground and began taking on water off Clonbrook, East Coast…
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First flights, then broadcasters. Now bomb hoaxes empty 312 Italian schools
Last week, bomb hoaxes forced passenger planes to divert and disrupted broadcasts across Europe. On Wednesday, the threats reached classrooms, forcing 312 schools across Italy…
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Armistice Day: Remembering the Guyanese who went to war
Gershom Onesimus Browne was 17 when he gave his age as 18 to enlist in the British West Indies Regiment. The teenager from Bagotville, West…
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Guyana moves to regulate ambulance services; bill sets standards for crews, equipment
Ambulance crews in Guyana would have to meet new qualification requirements and vehicles carry specified medical equipment under proposed legislation aimed at improving the care…
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GDF honours athletes after second straight Inter-Services title
Following a decisive win at the Inter-Services Athletics Championships, the Guyana Defence Force honoured its athletes at Base Camp Ayanganna. It was the second straight…
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Every beekeeper to receive 10 hive boxes as Guyana expands honey production
Every beekeeper in Guyana is to receive 10 beehive boxes under a government initiative aimed at expanding honey production and supporting small businesses in the...
Women to explore offshore careers at “She Goes Offshore” Georgetown event
Women interested in pursuing careers in offshore energy, maritime and marine industries will have an opportunity to explore their options when the She Goes Offshore...
SBB to explore income-generating projects with Region Seven communities
Residents of four Region Seven communities will have an opportunity to help shape local economic development projects as the Small Business Bureau (SBB) begins consultations...
Women in Business Expo returns to Pegasus for 10th anniversary
Thirty women entrepreneurs will showcase their products and services at the Pegasus Hotel Guyana this weekend, as the Women in Business Expo marks its tenth...
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VIEW ALLJagdeo urges countries to honour forest finance commitments
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has urged countries to honour their climate finance commitments, saying forested countries need to know they can count on those...
Bill on former presidents’ benefits deferred to next parliamentary sitting
The National Assembly on Wednesday deferred consideration of the Former Presidents Benefits and Other Facilities Bill 2026 to its next regular sitting at the Government’s...
Fire calls rise 41% in Region Two as grass and rubbish fires surge
Fire calls in Region Two have risen by 41 per cent this year, with grass and rubbish fires accounting for about eight in every 10...
Police probe suspected arson at Good Hope GPL facility
Police are investigating a suspected arson attempt at the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) facility at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, after a fire broke...
MV Barima inquiry sets four days for public testimony
Survivors and relatives of those affected by the MV Barima tragedy will be allowed to give evidence before the Commission of Inquiry next week, even...
Guyana blocks recreational vape imports under new Customs order
Guyana has closed the door to recreational vape imports, nearly a month after President Irfaan Ali announced plans to curb children’s access to the devices...
Six rescued after cement vessel runs aground off Clonbrook
Six crew members were rescued from a life raft early Sunday after their vessel ran aground and began taking on water off Clonbrook, East Coast...
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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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Drainage help, pumps and sprinklers promised to farmers at Albion open day
Drainage help, a sprinkler and a pump for shrimp ponds were among requests met or promised to farmers who raised concerns with Agriculture Minister Zulfikar...
Dr Ramayya remanded for causing death by dangerous driving
Dr Veerasammy Ramayya, 79, has been remanded to prison after appearing in court on Tuesday charged with causing death by dangerous driving in the August...
Kurupukari Primary brings first Diwali motorcade to Region Eight
Pupils of Kurupukari Primary School in Region Eight will celebrate Diwali for the first time on Saturday, with a motorcade and cultural evening from 7pm....
Changing homeownership patterns thin out East Canje’s Diwali light-ups
Fewer homes along East Canje's main public road in Region Six staged elaborate Diwali light-ups this year, with more families turning to mandirs to mark...
Adequate irrigation water available for first 2027 crop, says Mustapha
Adequate irrigation water is currently available to support cultivation across Regions Two, Three, Four, Five and Six as land preparation continues for the first crop...
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Teen arrested after masked men rob family at gunpoint at Goed Fortuin
A 19-year-old construction worker is in custody after four masked men robbed a family of four at gunpoint at Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, early...
14 Cuban women found in suspected trafficking probe in Bartica
Police are investigating a suspected human trafficking case after 14 Cuban women were found during an operation in Bartica, Region Seven, on Wednesday. The operation...
Five Brazilians fined, ordered to be deported for illegal entry
Five Brazilian nationals were each fined G$30,000 and ordered to leave Guyana within 24 hours after pleading guilty to illegal entry at the Suddie Magistrate's...
Four Police ranks arrested as post-mortem finds Gavin Douglas died from blunt trauma
Four Police ranks stationed at the Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station have been arrested over the death of Gavin Douglas, 32, a labourer. The ranks are in...
Venezuelan babysitter remanded over alleged child stealing in Port Kaituma
A 20-year-old Venezuelan babysitter was remanded to prison on Monday after being charged with stealing a seven-month-old infant from Oronoque, Port Kaituma. Dariana Figuera, of...
Police dismiss cooler claim; pujari expected to face charge in Orlando case
A pujari is expected to be charged soon in connection with the death of six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran, Region Five Commander, Senior Superintendent Lonsdale Whithrite, has...
Post-mortem on six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran inconclusive; police search for missing head, other body parts
A post-mortem examination on six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran was inconclusive, and police are still searching for his missing head and limbs. Region Five Commander Senior Superintendent...
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West Indies complete first unbeaten Test series year since 1994
With an 82 in the fourth innings, Towhid Hridoy ensured Bangladesh completed a hard-fought draw against West Indies in the Sylhet Test. West Indies clinched...
Need for Speed Karting returns for round two at South Dakota
The Need for Speed Karting Championship moves to the South Dakota Circuit in Timehri on November 14 and 15 for the second of three rounds,...
Bangladesh fights back as Hridoy hits unbeaten 242
At 184 for seven, Bangladesh still needed 172 runs just to draw level with West Indies. Then Towhid Hridoy started sending the ball over the...
Kohli breaks new ground as first to 13,000 ODI runs at number three
Virat Kohli became the first batter to score 13,000 One-Day International (ODI) runs at number three during India's first ODI against New Zealand at Eden...