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Pegasus Chess League opens second season with 16 competitors
The Pegasus Weekly Chess League opened its second season on Monday evening with 16 competitors at the Pegasus Hotel, alongside the launch of the Drayton's…
Nov 3, 2026
2 min readPegasus Chess League opens second season with 16 competitors
The Pegasus Weekly Chess League opened its second season on Monday evening with 16 competitors at the Pegasus Hotel, alongside the launch of the Drayton's...
Education Ministry introduces digital platform to align TVET programmes with labour market
Students in technical and vocational training will keep a single record that follows them between institutions, under a new Education Ministry system designed to match...
Prosecutor claims evidence to charge Azruddin Mohamed with murder of Ricardo Fagundes, defence questions basis
Prosecutors have told a Georgetown court they have sufficient evidence to charge Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed with murder over the 2021 killing of Ricardo “Paper...
- Pegasus Chess League opens second season with 16 competitors – (Entertainment)
- Education Ministry introduces digital platform to align TVET programmes with labour market – (News)
- Prosecutor claims evidence to charge Azruddin Mohamed with murder of Ricardo Fagundes, defence questions basis – (Guyana News)
- Trump says US will stop $4 billion funding to Israel at end of 2026 – (International)
- Porter dies after jumping from lorry that slipped off roadway in Region One – (Guyana News)
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Education Ministry introduces digital platform to align TVET programmes with labour market
Students in technical and vocational training will keep a single record that follows them between institutions, under a new Education Ministry system designed to match…
Nov 3, 20263 min read
Prosecutor claims evidence to charge Azruddin Mohamed with murder of Ricardo Fagundes, defence questions basis
Prosecutors have told a Georgetown court they have sufficient evidence to charge Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed with murder over the 2021 killing of Ricardo “Paper…
Nov 3, 20261 min read
Trump says US will stop $4 billion funding to Israel at end of 2026
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington would stop US$4 billion in funding…
Nov 3, 20263 min read
Porter dies after jumping from lorry that slipped off roadway in Region One
Arif Shadeek, a 23-year-old porter, died on Monday after his lorry slipped off a roadway near a cliff along Tiger Creek Main Access Road, North…
Nov 3, 20261 min read
Mother of stabbed La Retraite security officer calls for justice
Salome Boyce, whose 38-year-old son was stabbed to death at La Retraite, West Bank Demerara, is demanding justice, saying he did not go looking for…
Nov 3, 20263 min read
Azruddin Mohamed given writing materials, counselling in custody, says Prison Service
Writing and reading materials, a welfare counselling session and cough medication were among the services provided to remanded Opposition Leader Azzruddin Mohamed on November 1,…
Nov 3, 20262 min read
PSC condemns threats against businesses, police
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has warned that threats and intimidation against businesses and law enforcement officers pose a serious threat to Guyana’s stability, calling…
Nov 2, 20262 min read
Bloomfield family sleeps in hammocks after fire destroys home and loan-funded stock
A Bloomfield, East Berbice, family is sleeping in hammocks at their fire-damaged home after a Wednesday blaze destroyed the house and the mother's loan-funded vending…
Nov 2, 20263 min read
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…
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Nov 2, 20261 min read
Constable remanded on charge of obtaining and giving national security data
A 24-year-old Police Constable was remanded to prison on Monday after he was charged under the Cybercrime Act over electronic data relating to the State's…
Nov 2, 20261 min read
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…
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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 ALLProsecutor claims evidence to charge Azruddin Mohamed with murder of Ricardo Fagundes, defence questions basis
Prosecutors have told a Georgetown court they have sufficient evidence to charge Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed with murder over the 2021 killing of Ricardo “Paper...
Porter dies after jumping from lorry that slipped off roadway in Region One
Arif Shadeek, a 23-year-old porter, died on Monday after his lorry slipped off a roadway near a cliff along Tiger Creek Main Access Road, North...
Mother of stabbed La Retraite security officer calls for justice
Salome Boyce, whose 38-year-old son was stabbed to death at La Retraite, West Bank Demerara, is demanding justice, saying he did not go looking for...
Azruddin Mohamed given writing materials, counselling in custody, says Prison Service
Writing and reading materials, a welfare counselling session and cough medication were among the services provided to remanded Opposition Leader Azzruddin Mohamed on November 1,...
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...
Constable remanded on charge of obtaining and giving national security data
A 24-year-old Police Constable was remanded to prison on Monday after he was charged under the Cybercrime Act over electronic data relating to the State's...
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...
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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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Azruddin Mohamed remains on bail
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed will remain on bail after the prosecution failed to secure the revocation of his pre-trial release in the ongoing extradition proceedings....
Pakistan edge Australia in thrilling Over-40s cricket final
Pakistan pulled off a dramatic one-wicket victory over Australia to capture the 2026 International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over-40s World Cup title, chasing down a target...
Simple grocery runs could bring big rewards for shoppers this Christmas
As Christmas shopping gets underway, customers heading to Massy Stores to stock up on groceries could find themselves in the running for a prize that...
Katoonarib residents identify income-earning projects under SBB development initiative
Residents of Katoonarib, South Central Rupununi, have identified several agricultural projects that could create new economic opportunities and support local enterprise under the Small Business...
Simple grocery runs could bring big rewards for shoppers this Christmas
As Christmas shopping gets underway, customers heading to Massy Stores to stock up on groceries could find themselves in the running for a prize that...
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VIEW ALLFour 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...
Cuban national allegedly stabbed to death by roommate
A 37-year-old Cuban national was allegedly stabbed to death at Little Diamond, East Bank Demerara, on Tuesday night, and a 38-year-old compatriot who shared his...
Gunman robs police constable of gold chains at Plaisance
An 18-year-old police constable was robbed of two gold chains valued at about $600,000 by a masked gunman at Britton Street, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara,...
GT man remanded over unlicensed gun allegedly concealed
A 36-year-old gold miner from Georgetown has been remanded to prison after a court refused bail on charges of possessing an unlicensed firearm and five...
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Desert Vipers to expand cricket-led biodiversity programmes
The Desert Vipers are looking to expand their use of cricket to promote biodiversity conservation, with plans to grow citizen science and nature-connection programmes following...
King rules in Mirpur as West Indies cruise past Bangladesh
A King at the crease, a captain collecting wickets and a winning start for the West Indies. Brandon King’s unbeaten 81 powered the Caribbean side...
Elliot Vieira returns to Guyana’s racing circuit after 10 years
Motorcycle racer Elliot Vieira will return to local competition on Sunday after a 10-year absence at the Caribbean Clash of Champions, hosted by the Guyana...
Abhishek hits 35-ball ton as India hammer New Zealand
Abhishek Sharma struck a 35-ball century in India's astonishing chase of 199 in just 13.2 overs in the third T20 against New Zealand in Wellington....