Aug 21, 2026
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New housing schemes in Linden may face electricity connection delays
Residents developing homes in new housing schemes in Linden could face delays in securing electricity connections, as the town's existing generation capacity is already being...
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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...
Fifth FPSO Errea Wittu arrives, to push Guyana’s output to over one million barrels a day
Guyana's fifth and largest Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, Errea Wittu, which will take oil production beyond one million barrels per day, has...
Golden Arrowhead sends four-car contingent to GT Challenge round four in Barbados
Four Guyanese teams will represent the Golden Arrowhead at round four of the GT Challenge series in Barbados on August 29 and 30. Leading the...
Chief Education Officer: Close to 3,000 secondary school students equipped with job readiness skills
Nearly 3,000 secondary-school students have earned Caribbean Vocational Qualification certification this year. Chief Education Officer Saddam Hussain said on Tuesday that the 2,813 students received...
Jessica Inniss overcomes self-doubt to score 14 Grade Ones at CSEC
Countless late nights of studying paid off for 16-year-old Zorg-en-Vlygt student Jessica Inniss, who tackled 23 subjects at this year's Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)...
GRPA: Toxic culture of misinformation around abortion creating barriers for women seeking care
A toxic culture of disinformation and misinformation around abortion, circulating not just online but within families, communities and social groups, is creating additional barriers for...
Linden Mayor warns unauthorised construction contributing to flooding in township
Mayor of Linden Dominique Blair has warned that unauthorised construction on open spaces within the community is contributing to flooding, as the Linden Mayor and...
Michel Somwar credits preparation, good sleep and inspiring cousin for earning 18 Grade Ones at CSEC
Diligent preparation, strong family support and knowing when to rest rather than cram helped Michel Somwar of Tagore Memorial Secondary School secure 18 Grade Ones...
Anna Regina braces for electric weekend of Essequibo T10 Tapeball action
Social media has been abuzz following the official squad releases for the Essequibo Zone leg of the Lotto/Let's Bet One Guyana T10 Tapeball, setting the...
Weeks after her mother’s death, Luanna Gopal found strength to pass all 17 subjects at CSEC
Weeks after losing her mother to cancer, 16-year-old Luanna Gopal of Golden Fleece sat 17 subjects at this year's Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations...
Supportive home fuels Nitya Narine’s outstanding performance at CSEC
A supportive home environment and a consistent record of high academic achievement have propelled Nitya Narine of Tagore Memorial Secondary School to the top of...
Guyana weighs direct investment in future oil projects as oil share rises to 39.8 per cent
The Government is reviewing the terms and financing arrangements that could apply to Guyana's next phase of oil projects, President Dr Irfaan Ali said on...
Government mulls permanent farmers’ markets to ease food costs
The Government is considering the creation of permanent farmers' markets across the country as it looks for ways to ease food costs for consumers. Speaking...
Hetmyer, Sampson blitz seals unbeaten run for Amazon Warriors
Guyana Amazon Warriors maintained their perfect start to the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a comfortable seven-wicket win against the Saint Lucia Kings...
Anyone can generate content, but not credibility, CBU conference told
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way Caribbean newsrooms operate, but media practitioners must ensure that the technology does not come at the expense of...