Aug 22, 2026
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Brazilian delegation eyes trade opportunities with Guyana and CARICOM
Brazilian businesses are looking to Guyana as a possible gateway into the wider CARICOM market, as a delegation from Manaus and Boa Vista explores opportunities...
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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...
17 at 17: Anna Regina’s Karishma celebrates CSEC exam haul
At 17, Karishma Dhanoopdarie has 17 subjects and plenty of reasons to smile. The Anna Regina student emerged from this year’s examinations with an impressive...
2026 Berbice Expo to Spotlight AI as 20th Edition Approaches
The 20th Berbice Expo and Trade Fair will focus on the growing impact of artificial intelligence, with the milestone event set for October 2 to...
Several questioned as police probe shooting outside Office of the President
Several persons have been questioned as police investigate the discharging of a loaded firearm near the Office of the President on Friday evening. The...
50% Tariffs Take Effect as US, Canada Trade Talks Collapse
Last-minute trade negotiations between the United States and Canada have collapsed, triggering a new round of 50% U.S. tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian...
High stakes in Essequibo as Lotto/Let’s BetT10 battles begin today
The battle for Essequibo’s title begins today, with 16 teams chasing zonal glory and a place in the Lotto/Let’s Bet One Guyana T10 Tapeball...
ERC takes youths across faith lines in Berbice
Young Guyanese got an opportunity to step beyond familiar religious and cultural traditions as the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) used its Harmony Tour to promote...
GuySuCo CEO sues Mohamed for more than $10 million over Facebook post
Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) Chief Executive Officer Paul Cheong has filed a libel claim against Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, seeking damages of more than...
Sufia Mohamed: late-night lessons, a mother’s devotion and a radiologist dream
Late-night lessons and a mother's determination to drive her home from work each evening have paid off for 16-year-old Sufia Mohamed, who has become...
GECOM clarifies WIN scrutineer impasse rooted in APNU objection, not adverse finding
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) says no finding by the Chief Election Officer determined that proposed scrutineers from the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN)...
Canawaima ferry cleared to sail for three months, marine surveyor proposes rehabilitation to extend vessel service life
The MV Canawaima ferry has been cleared to operate for three months, with marine surveyor Ing. Waldo Liauw Kwie Fong proposing a rehabilitation programme to...
Single mother, car driver, pastor get new homes as they rebuild lives after separate fires
Sharmilla Seetaram lost her home to fire with nothing but her baby and the clothes she wore. On Friday, she stood inside a new one,...
Businesswoman robbed of $9M in broad daylight at Springlands
A 31-year-old businesswoman of No. 50 Village, Corentyne, Berbice was robbed of $9,040,000 in cash and an iPhone 17 Pro Max after she was confronted...
Six non-nationals detained over illegal underground mining operations
Six non-nationals, including Brazilians and one Chinese national, were detained on Thursday after they were found conducting unauthorised mining activities within one of the mining...
Turning grief into motivation: Ganesh Harnaraine overcomes loss of father, secures 26 subjects at CSEC
Ganesh Harnaraine, 17, of Bush Lot, Essequibo Coast, has emerged with 13 Grade Ones, 11 Grade Twos and two Grade Threes across 26 subjects, achieving...