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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…
Oct 1, 2026
2 min readDoctor’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...
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...
Heart attacks hitting Guyanese in their 30s and 40s, GPHC urges early checks
Heart attacks are striking Guyanese in their 30s and 40s, with doctors at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) urging people to get screened early....
- Doctor’s finger ’almost bitten off’ in Rottweiler attack – (News)
- Linden explores cashless business zone at Central Mackenzie – (Business)
- Heart attacks hitting Guyanese in their 30s and 40s, GPHC urges early checks – (News)
- Chopper recovered in murder of six-year-old boy, 76-year-old man remains in custody – (News)
- ANSA McAL appoints Troy Cadogan Country Head for Guyana, Suriname – (News)
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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…
Heart attacks hitting Guyanese in their 30s and 40s, GPHC urges early checks
Heart attacks are striking Guyanese in their 30s and 40s, with doctors at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) urging people to get screened early.…
Oct 1, 20262 min read
Chopper recovered in murder of six-year-old boy, 76-year-old man remains in custody
Police have recovered a chopper suspected to have been used in the alleged murder of six-year-old Ifeng Cao at Parika, East Bank Essequibo, on Wednesday.…
Oct 1, 20261 min read
ANSA McAL appoints Troy Cadogan Country Head for Guyana, Suriname
ANSA McAL Limited has appointed Troy Cadogan as Country Head for Guyana and Suriname, a newly established role effective Thursday, as the Group expands its…
Oct 1, 20262 min read
Stabbed Indian pilot fought off terrorist attack mid-air
It is too early to say if Iran had any involvement in an attack by a pilot who stabbed another pilot and tried to take…
Oct 1, 20265 min read
Woman among five in custody over fatal chopping of Friendship Village labourer
A 47-year-old woman is among five persons in custody over the fatal chopping of 23-year-old labourer Chittesh Sukhai at Friendship Village, Corentyne, on Monday. Also…
Oct 1, 20261 min read
Driver in fatal Corentyne accident released on $200,000 station bail
A 25-year-old driver has been released on $200,000 station bail as police investigate a September 14 accident on Auchlyne Public Road, Corentyne, that killed his…
Oct 1, 20261 min read
Second fire this year hits unused structure at New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital
An abandoned building at the New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital in Region Six was gutted by fire on Wednesday afternoon. The Regional Health Services Department said…
Oct 1, 20261 min read
Preparations well advanced for fully booked Berbice Expo and Trade Fair
Preparations are well advanced for the Berbice Expo and Trade Fair, which opens on Friday at Rose Hall Estate Community Centre ground, East Canje, with…
Oct 1, 20261 min read
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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From bamboo trails to better roads: East Bank Berbice experiencing new era of development
Communities on the East Bank of Berbice are entering a new chapter of development, with improved roads, electricity and rehabilitated canals replacing the narrow bamboo-lined…
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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 ALLSix-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...
From bamboo trails to better roads: East Bank Berbice experiencing new era of development
Communities on the East Bank of Berbice are entering a new chapter of development, with improved roads, electricity and rehabilitated canals replacing the narrow bamboo-lined...
Farmers’ markets, Honey Fest among activities for Agriculture Month 2026
Farmers' markets, the inaugural Farmers' Conference and the Annual Honey Fest are among activities planned for Agriculture Month 2026, which begins on Thursday. Agriculture Minister...
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...
Aagman restaurant expands, taking new dining experience to Region Three
Aagman Restaurant has expanded its operations to Vreed-en-Hoop, Region Three, opening its second location. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Minister Susan...
Senior Teachers across Guyana sit Education Management Examination
Senior teachers from across Guyana sat the Ministry of Education’s Education Management Certificate Course examination, as they work towards strengthening their leadership and management skills...
More than 200 parents receive support at National Parenting Conference
More than 200 parents received guidance and practical support on strengthening family relationships and better understanding their children at the Childcare and Protection Agency’s (CPA)...
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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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Three detained over illegal mining on Siparuni riverbank
Three miners, including two non-nationals, have been detained over illegal mining along the Siparuni riverbank, the Natural Resources Ministry said. The Guyana Geology and Mines...
Unbeaten Mars survives Callender scare to make it 3/3
Davion Mars battled back from a difficult position on Monday to beat Woman Candidate Master Jessica Callender and remain undefeated after three rounds of the...
New Air Services Agreement aims to boost trade, economic development with Greece
Greece and Guyana signed an Air Services Agreement on Wednesday that facilitates airline access to both markets, aimed at promoting competitive air transport, trade and...
Spy chief says unaware US inspector worked with government officials on the Mohameds’ extradition
Head of the Special Branch, Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, said he was not aware that Sandy Rao, a senior inspector with the US Department of...
Region Two under drought warning as El Niño conditions persist
Region Two is under a drought warning, with above-normal temperatures and between 40 and 50 hot-spell days forecast as El Niño conditions continue. Meteorologist attached...
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VIEW ALLSix-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...
Two dredges and gold seized in Puruni River mining raid
Two water dredges and a quantity of gold have been seized after authorities uncovered a suspected illegal mining operation within the Puruni River’s buffer zone....
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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...
Gore, Da Silva and Mohamed snag poles at GMRSC National Championships round one
The Gore name returned to the front of the pack on Saturday, as Tommi Gore, son of legendary Jamaican driver Doug Gore, secured pole position...