Aug 23, 2026
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“Small fire” quickly extinguished aboard Liza Unity FPSO
A small fire was detected aboard the Liza Unity FPSO on Sunday, prompting an immediate response that brought the situation under control. ExxonMobil says heat...
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Labourer dies following motor lorry collision at Number 5, WCB
Thirty-year-old labourer Steve McAlmont of Number 5 Village, West Coast Berbice, has been identified as the pedestrian killed in Saturday’s accident on Edderton Public Road....
Trinibad artistes turn rivalry into a call for peace
Two of Trinidad and Tobago’s prominent Trinibad artistes, K-Man and Plumpy Boss, have ended their longstanding feud following government-facilitated peace talks, creating a moment that...
Government moves to strengthen teacher training as education standards rise
The Government is moving to strengthen teacher training at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), as it seeks to maintain education standards and build...
From late nights of study to a future in mechanical engineering
Seventeen-year-old Dinesh Persaud of Lot 77, Suddie Housing Scheme is already looking toward a future shaped by his fascination with mechanics, machinery and the determination...
Power-hitting festival sets up blockbuster Essequibo final today
High-octane hitting, nerve-shredding chases and hefty prize money set the stage as the Essequibo leg reaches its climax, with four teams locking horns to determine...
UNESCO calls for communities to remember the slave trade and its abolition
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is calling on countries to involve young people, educators, artists and communities in commemorative activities marking...
Canawaima Ferry Service Suspended Over Technical Issues
The Guyana-Suriname ferry service has been temporarily suspended due to technical issues aboard the M.V. Canawaima, leaving passengers travelling between the two countries facing uncertainty...
Telecom Vandalism Affects 7,000 Customers in Two Months
About 7,000 residential and business customers have been affected by service disruptions linked to vandalism and copper theft over the past two months, One Communications...
OneCivic Proposes Digital Platform for City Council
The Georgetown City Council is being asked to digitise several municipal services through a proposal from OneCivic, a platform designed to connect citizens with government...
1.5MW Genset Arrives in Linden to Boost Power Supply
Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar announced on Saturday that an additional 1.5-megawatt portable generating set has arrived at Bosai’s Linden power house, as...
Passengers Travelling to Suriname Stranded as M.V. Canawaima Halted
Passengers remain stranded at Moleson Creek, Region Six, despite a new technical assessment proposing that the M.V. Canawaima continue operating for another three months. The...
Guyana is building electronic vehicle repair capacity
Guyana is moving to strengthen its local capacity to service electric and hybrid vehicles, with the Guyana Energy Agency launching specialized training for electrical and...
Pharmacist urges patients to use medication safely
Taking medication safely is just as important as taking it in the first place, as the wrong dose, duplicate medicines or misunderstood instructions can turn...
Single Mothers Turn Carpentry Skills Into New Opportunities
Bibi Shaneeza Salem is learning how to build more than furniture. The single mother is putting her newly acquired carpentry skills to work on her...
26 Subjects, 15 Grade Ones and a Family Legacy of Excellence
Academic excellence is nothing new in the Dwarka household. At 17, Boveena Kareena Dwarka of Reliance, Essequibo Coast, is following a family tradition of high...