Nov 7, 2026
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From turtle patrols to 40,000 mangroves, Guyana’s conservation work takes root
At Shell Beach, patrols kept watch over nesting sea turtles. In Wakapau and Warapoka, residents received training to guide visitors and along Guyana’s low-lying coast,...
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From mithai and milk peera to gulab and parsad, the sweets Guyanese share at Diwali
The first decision when someone hands you a box of Diwali sweetmeats might be whether to reach for the crunchy mithai or the piece of...
Bank of Baroda eyes wider lending six years after weighing Guyana exit
Six years after considering an exit from Guyana, Bank of Baroda has opened a new headquarters in Georgetown and is looking to expand lending to...
Young performers light up Essequibo Coast Diwali motorcade
A two-year-old sat still in a Diwali float display, taking her role seriously enough to catch the eye of Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha President Dr...
Kaiden Williams could be home for Christmas after surgery in India
Five-year-old Kaiden Williams, who is receiving cancer treatment in India, could be home in Guyana for Christmas after undergoing more than 15 hours of surgery...
Five police ranks remanded on murder charge over Gavin Douglas custody death
Five Guyana Police Force members have been jointly charged with the murder of Gavin Kennard Douglas, called "Tallman", 32, who died in custody at the...
National digital payment system expected to launch by year end
A national digital payment system, built with technical support from India, is expected to be launched before the end of 2026, modernising how financial transactions...
Grade 11, 12 students to access driver’s licence exams through digital school
Students in Grades 11 and 12 will be able to access study materials, sit theory driving examinations and receive results online, following the launch of...
GBTI commits $4.8 million to Mercy Hospital as five-year CARE programme begins
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has launched a five-year community development initiative, starting with a $4.8 million contribution to St. Joseph Mercy...
Support network helps widowed nurse stay course to UG graduation
A nurse who lost her husband in an accident in April 2025 will graduate from the University of Guyana on Tuesday, November 17, despite days...
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...
Pitamber unbeaten as Guyanese players post strong results at CAC Youth Chess Festival
Sachin Pitamber remains unbeaten after five rounds of the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Youth Chess Festival in Costa Rica, where several Guyanese players have...
Mother discharged, newborn remains under observation after birth at sea
A 38-year-old woman who gave birth aboard the MV Ma Lisha while travelling to the North West District has been discharged from hospital, while her...
India extends US$500M credit line to Guyana for roads, health and defence
A US$500 million Line of Credit from India will fund roads, health and defence projects in Guyana, as both countries signed three agreements on digital...
Mabaruma SEND school brings specialised education closer to Region One families
Region One's first Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school was commissioned in Mabaruma on Wednesday, bringing specialised education closer to families who would otherwise...
Parag urges quality assurance systems to respond to artificial intelligence in assessment
Artificial intelligence can produce convincing answers. But how do universities establish whether a student genuinely understands the material? That question is being put to Caribbean...
Nandlall calls Mohamed affidavit ’one of the worst’; defence says objections ’whimsical’
A High Court challenge to the refusal of bail for Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed faces further delay after the State contested the main evidence supporting...
B&J Civil Works awarded $118 million contract to build first phase of mega football stadium at D’Urban Park
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has awarded a $118 million contract to B&J Civil Works for the first phase of the Blue Water Shipping Stadium...
Businessman seeks investigation, alleges US$16,000, G$1.3M missing after police search
An Albouystown businessman is seeking an investigation after claiming US$16,000 and G$1.3 million went missing from his apartment during a police search that saw him...
’He cried a little’: Passenger recounts fear and relief after helping deliver baby aboard MV Ma Lisha
With no medical help on board, passenger Shanaz Joseph and others delivered a baby boy at sea, then worked to get the newborn to respond...
Linden protests enter second day over power outages, water disruptions
Residents of Linden took to the streets for a second day on Tuesday to protest frequent power outages and water disruptions, with some reporting four...
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...
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...
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....
CPL health screening reaches 5,555 fans, 984 referred for follow-up care
A total of 5,555 people were screened for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) during the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), which also issued 984 referrals...
KFC Guyana expands to West Berbice with 13th restaurant
KFC Guyana has opened a new restaurant on the Rosignol Public Road, its first in West Berbice, bringing the chain's network to 13 outlets. The...
GDF must modernise to counter emerging threats, says Brigadier Khan
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) must modernise and stay operationally ready for emerging threats, Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan said as the Force...
Cancer ’may become part of my story’ but not its end, survivor tells GCCI
A 14-year cervical cancer survivor told a business community gathering on Friday that cancer may become part of her story but need not be its...
Our Village Shop earns HoneyFest 2026 recognition for its handmade honey candle
A creative pursuit that began during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into an award-winning business for Julia Gomes Persaud. Her handmade honey candle recently earned...
GPS classifies Mohamed as high-profile prisoner, says detention follows established procedures
The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) has rejected allegations that remanded Opposition Leader Azzruddin Mohamed is being subjected to inhumane treatment at Lusignan Prison, saying he...
Free SIM upgrades available until December 31 as One Communications ends 2G service
One Communications has shut down its 2G network nationwide, ending service for customers with 2G-only devices, who can claim free SIM upgrades and replacement handsets...
King visits Guyanese slave rebellion site on Caribbean tour
The King has made a poignant visit to the site where a Guyanese slave rebellion was violently resisted by British authorities, making the stop during...
New Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge to be commissioned November 15
The US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge in Linden, Region Ten, will be commissioned on November 15, replacing a single-lane crossing that has restricted traffic since 1967....
Birthday arrival: Passengers help deliver baby boy aboard MV Malisha
A baby boy’s arrival aboard the MV Malisha brought passengers and crew together early this morning, with one woman reportedly fulfilling a long-held dream of...
President Ali proposes exploring tax breaks for banks financing nature projects
Could banks charge less to finance projects that protect nature if governments reduced the taxes on profits earned from those loans? President Dr Irfaan Ali...
Guyana pitches British investors as £3.5B financing opens doors
British businesses are being urged to take a bigger stake in Guyana’s expanding economy, with £3.5 billion in UK export financing capacity available to help...