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Four more foreigners detained in Potaro illegal mining operation
Four more foreign nationals have been detained as authorities expand an operation against illegal mining in the Potaro Mining District, bringing the total number…
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Sep 12, 2026Four more foreigners detained in Potaro illegal mining operation
Four more foreign nationals have been detained as authorities expand an operation against illegal mining in the Potaro Mining District, bringing the total number...
$1.5B contract awarded for new Pouderoyen Market
The government has awarded a $1.519 billion contract to replace the Pouderoyen Market with a larger, two-storey facility. Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya...
Widespread GPL outage hits Demerara, Berbice
Customers across Demerara and Berbice were left without electricity for several hours today following what the Guyana Power and Light described as a system...
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$1.5B contract awarded for new Pouderoyen Market
The government has awarded a $1.519 billion contract to replace the Pouderoyen Market with a larger, two-storey facility. Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya…
Sep 12, 2026
Widespread GPL outage hits Demerara, Berbice
Customers across Demerara and Berbice were left without electricity for several hours today following what the Guyana Power and Light described as a system…
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GCCI President: Local entrepreneurs increasingly turning to overseas suppliers amid economic boom
Guyanese entrepreneurs are increasingly looking beyond local suppliers and turning to international markets to source goods and materials, as the country's rapid economic growth creates...
Businesses without certification are missing out on oil deals, says Local Content Director
Scores of Guyanese businesses may be missing out on opportunities in the country's oil and gas sector because business registration alone does not qualify them...
Small entrepreneurs trained to bid, brand and grow
Some 65 entrepreneurs have been trained in bid document preparation as part of a business development initiative in Region Two aimed at boosting their competitiveness...
Guyana-Barbados hassle-free travel will expand opportunities for trade and investment, says private sector leaders
The local private sector has welcomed the decision by Barbados and Guyana to allow travel between the two countries using digital identification cards from July...
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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...
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...
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One Communications offers free upgrades ahead of 2G network shutdown on October 31
About 2,500 One Communications customers still using 2G phones or SIM cards are being urged to upgrade before the company shuts down its 2G network...
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Qatar, Guyana discuss deepening investment cooperation
Qatar and Guyana discussed deepening investment cooperation, as Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and President Dr Irfaan Ali held official talks at the Amiri...
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GPL says electricity theft driving up commercial losses, working to prosecute culprits
Electricity theft is contributing significantly to commercial losses at Guyana Power and Light (GPL), with non-technical losses accounting for a substantial share of losses on...
Police inspector under close arrest after shooting minibus driver during roadside argument
A Police Inspector has been placed under close arrest after allegedly opening fire on a minibus driver following a roadside argument along the Buxton...
Contractor shot in thigh as motorcycle bandits snatch haversack in Bel Air
A 33-year-old contractor was shot in his left thigh during an armed robbery in Bel Air, Georgetown, on Monday, police said. The victim was seated...
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Essequibo, in connection with an alleged "Attempt to Commit Robbery Under Arms" targeting a Central Housing and Planning Authority employee. The incident occurred at about...
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Mehidy Spins Warriors to Eighth CPL Win as Trinbago Bow Out
The Guyana Amazon Warriors strengthened their hold on first place in the Caribbean Premier League with a six-wicket victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders at...
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Tridents eliminate Patriots from play-off
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