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Saudi Arabia eases visa access for Guyanese passport holders
Guyanese passport holders can now apply for an electronic visa or obtain a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia without needing a valid United States,…
Oct 3, 2026
1 min readSaudi Arabia eases visa access for Guyanese passport holders
Guyanese passport holders can now apply for an electronic visa or obtain a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia without needing a valid United States,...
Berbice Expo Opens With Local Products and Business Opportunities
From dragon fruit jam to locally produced honey, small businesses are using the Berbice Expo and Trade Fair to introduce their products to new customers...
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”...
- Saudi Arabia eases visa access for Guyanese passport holders – (International)
- Berbice Expo Opens With Local Products and Business Opportunities – (News)
- Motorcyclist Dies After Manchester Crash – (Guyana News)
- Trans Guyana plans direct Georgetown–Cayenne flights – (News)
- Hope Restored! West Indies chase 352 to beat India – (News)
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Berbice Expo Opens With Local Products and Business Opportunities
From dragon fruit jam to locally produced honey, small businesses are using the Berbice Expo and Trade Fair to introduce their products to new customers…
Oct 3, 20263 min read
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”…
Oct 3, 20261 min read
Trans Guyana plans direct Georgetown–Cayenne flights
Trans Guyana Airways is preparing to launch at least two weekly non-stop flights between Georgetown and Cayenne, French Guiana, following the signing of a new…
Oct 3, 20262 min read
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…
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…
Oct 3, 20262 min read
Caribbean Airlines to Resume Venezuela Flights on October 31
Caribbean Airlines will resume commercial passenger flights between Trinidad and Caracas, Venezuela, on October 31, restoring the route more than a year after its suspension.…
Oct 3, 20262 min read
More than 3,700 set to graduate at UG as University prepares for its 60th annual graduation ceremonies
More than 3,700 students are set to cross the stage at the University of Guyana this November, as the institution marks its 60th annual graduation…
Oct 3, 20262 min read
Guyanese food manufacturer UMAMI sends first commercial shipment to Qatar
A Guyanese food manufacturer has taken another step into the Middle Eastern market, shipping its first commercial container of products to a major retailer in…
Oct 3, 20262 min read
Aviation operators commend Guyana meetings, urge stronger regional safety oversight
The Aviation Operators’ Association of Guyana is urging regional governments to use new international offers of financial and technical support to strengthen aviation safety oversight…
Oct 3, 20263 min read
Flydubai co-pilot used axe in attempted terrorist attack, UAE Says
The United Arab Emirates, UAE says the co-pilot who attacked the captain of a Flydubai flight bound for Israel used a cockpit emergency axe in…
Oct 3, 20262 min read
Dr. Surujbally urges dog owners to protect pets and the public
Recent dog attacks, including incidents involving children and an elderly person, have renewed concerns about how dogs are kept and controlled. But Senior Veterinarian Dr.…
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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 ALLMotorcyclist 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...
More than 3,700 set to graduate at UG as University prepares for its 60th annual graduation ceremonies
More than 3,700 students are set to cross the stage at the University of Guyana this November, as the institution marks its 60th annual graduation...
Aviation operators commend Guyana meetings, urge stronger regional safety oversight
The Aviation Operators’ Association of Guyana is urging regional governments to use new international offers of financial and technical support to strengthen aviation safety oversight...
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...
A Dream Revived: Two Berbice Men Build West Side High
Shabeer Baksh had spent years putting aside his dream of owning a school. After more than two decades in business, he had largely moved on...
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...
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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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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...
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...
Vendor attacked, beaten and robbed in Berbice
A 52-year-old vendor was attacked, beaten and robbed by three men in New Amsterdam on Wednesday, police said, with approximately $100,000 in cash stolen during...
Doctor’s finger ’almost bitten off’ in Rottweiler attack
A doctor's finger was almost bitten off when two Rottweilers escaped a yard and attacked her and her husky in Diamond, East Bank Demerara, prompting...
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VIEW ALLPrisoner 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’...
Armed bandits beat and rob Berbice chef, threaten children during home invasion
A 32-year-old chef was beaten and robbed of $708,000 in cash and mobile phones after two armed men allegedly confronted him at his home in...
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VIEW ALLHope 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...
Trident BMC-LLC win AmCham golf tournament by a point
Trident BMC-LLC won the American Chamber of Commerce Guyana's Third Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, which drew a record 27 teams and 108 players to...
Team Corruption among eight teams into Tapeball Blast quarter-finals
Eight teams have reached the quarter-finals of the Georgetown and East Coast Demerara zone in the Lotto/Let'sBet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, to be played...