Aug 30, 2026
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New culinary arts centre opens with a mission to turn heritage into livelihoods
From family kitchens to a national platform, Guyana's culinary heritage now has a home built to turn recipes into livelihoods. The Ministry of Human Services...
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Therapist Joses Solomon says young people entering the workforce must learn to speak up, guard against becoming victims of social media pressures
For many young people who recently completed their Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE), leaving school and entering the workforce...
Guyana Digital School set for new online programmes ahead of Education Month
Registration is now open for students in Grades 1–11 to access the expanded Guyana Digital School (GDS) learning platform, providing students with free digital educational...
Republic Bank CPL live stream viewership surges more than 100 per cent fuelled by Indian fans
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has recorded an increase in live stream viewership of more than 100 per cent for the 2026 season,...
Police investigate two suspected suicides in separate communities
Police are investigating two separate suspected suicide cases following the deaths of a 52-year-old driver in Meadow Bank, East Bank Demerara, and a 17-year-old student...
Guyana Folk Festival Season opens in Brooklyn
The 2026 Guyana Folk Festival Season officially opens today in Brooklyn, New York, launching a week-long celebration of Guyanese heritage. Under the theme “Roots, Rhythms...
Mining communities celebrate Pork Knockers Day across Guyana
Mining communities across Guyana came alive with games, competitions and camaraderie as the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) hosted its annual Pork Knockers Day...
Concrete road upgrades signal wider development push in Kuru Kuru
Several kilometres of major community roads in Kuru Kuru, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, have been upgraded to concrete, marking a significant improvement in access and...
Guyana Takes Bronze at FIFAe Championship
Guyana has made history with a third-place finish at the inaugural FIFAe Continental Championship by Concacaf in Mexico City. The national eFootball Mobile squad of...
Bosai Donates Six Generators to Boost Linden Power
Six one-megawatt generators donated by Bosai Minerals Group Guyana Inc. and Guyana Manganese Inc. are expected to boost Linden’s electricity supply as demand grows across...
Guyanese Teen Joins Global Space Mission in India
Guyanese teenager Nareeta Devi Nandkumar is representing the country in India at Mission ShakthiSAT, an international space technology programme involving girls from 108 countries. Nandkumar...
40 Youth to gain job, business skills
Forty young people from eight communities will receive vocational training, mentoring and possible job-placement support under a new $6.5 million skills programme. The 12-month Youth...
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...
Gunmen Steal $23M in La Grange
Five masked men allegedly held three people hostage and escaped with approximately $23 million during an armed robbery at a La Grange hardware store on...
Teen unconscious after cutlass clash
A 19-year-old man remains unconscious in hospital following an alleged confrontation involving cutlasses at Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje, Berbice. Police said the teenager was...
Berbice Man Acquitted in Wife’s Burning Death
Seelall Dipnarine walked out of the Berbice High Court a free man on Friday after a jury unanimously found him not guilty of murder or...
Rodrigues pushes tourism investment as Lethem corridor identified as new business hotspot
Government and private-sector officials on Friday called for stronger investment in tourism, agro-processing and cross-border trade, arguing that Guyana's economy needs to diversify beyond its...
Region Two businesses chase new markets at ECCI expo
More than 100 businesses are using the 20th Annual Agro and Trade Fair in Essequibo to showcase their products, connect with customers and pursue new...
25 Years On, Dr. Harrychan Still Chooses Public Service
After 25 years in dentistry, Dr. Sabriena Harrychan is often asked why she has remained in Guyana’s public healthcare system rather than entering private practice....
Model Village investment must be judged by long-term benefits – Benn
Minister within the Ministry of Housing Vanessa Benn says President Irfaan Ali’s Model Village initiative must be evaluated based on its long-term benefits, including improved...
Narine powers TKR past Tridents in dominant CPL win
Sunil Narine delivered with bat and ball as the Trinbago Knight Riders ended a three-match losing streak with a commanding seven-wicket victory over the Barbados...
US, Venezuela announce sweeping oil deal
United States President Donald Trump has announced an agreement that he says will give the US majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of...
Electric vehicle imports near 900 as Guyana expands charging network
The local electric vehicle (EV) sector is seeing rapid growth, with nearly 900 vehicles imported since the start of importation in 2020 and demand for...
Regent Street bustles with last-minute back-to-school shopping
Parents across Guyana are making final preparations ahead of the new school term, as vendors stock up on uniforms, shoes, bags, stationery and other essentials...
Alert homeowner’s cameras lead to arrests of masked bandits, firearm seizures
Essequibo, in connection with an alleged "Attempt to Commit Robbery Under Arms" targeting a Central Housing and Planning Authority employee. The incident occurred at about...
Engineering dreams take shape for CSEC standout from Huis’T Dieren
Surprised by his own success, 16-year-old Bhavin Griffith is turning his outstanding 2026 CSEC results into the first step toward becoming an engineer. Griffith, of...
Planning begins for new Mackenzie Market in Linden
Planning for a new Mackenzie Market in Linden has begun following a visit to the town by a team from the Local Government Ministry, including...
Two Indonesians die, four other foreign nationals injured in Timehri accident
Two Indonesian nationals died and four other foreign nationals were injured in a collision involving a truck and two minibuses on the Timehri Public Road,...
Faster bedside diagnosis for patients as 12 physicians complete ultrasound training
Twelve physicians at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) can now perform ultrasound scans at a patient's bedside, after completing specialised training designed to speed...
High import duties threaten Guyana’s gold hub ambitions, says Gaskin
High import duties on jewellery-related materials and supplies could undermine Guyana's efforts to become a global gold and jewellery hub by 2030. Technical Consultant at...
Grieving elderly father cries for justice after daughter dies in Corentyne accident
An elderly Corentyne man is calling for justice after his 47-year-old daughter died on Thursday afternoon when she was struck by a heavy-duty lorry along...
WIN MP Natasha Singh granted bail, man remains in custody in gun probe
We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Member of Parliament Natasha Singh has been released on $200,000 cash bail while a man remains in Police custody, police...
Pitamber, Joshi to lead Guyana at 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) has named the National Open and Women's teams that will represent Guyana at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand,...
Ban on MV Canawaima lifted, ferry service resumes today
Guyana has welcomed the lifting of a ban on the MV Canawaima, with the ferry service set to resume operations from today. The service was...
Court dismisses PNCR lawsuit over Lethem headquarters, rules occupation of building was ’permission, not right’
The High Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the People's National Congress Reform (PNCR) against the Attorney General, Mr Dale Kennedy and the Regional...
Single mother of four finds peace under a roof that no longer leaks or winds that threaten children’s safety
For 32-year-old Doodmattie Ross, a single mother of four from Vryheid, West Canje, Berbice, home is now a place where she and her children can...
Walk-in passport applications ending October 1, service shifts fully online
The Immigration Department will end walk-in passport applications from October 1, 2026, shifting to a fully online appointment system, authorities said. Deputy Chief Immigration Officer...
Ten local farmers win tickets, accommodation for Warriors-Knight Riders CPL match, 10 more for IPL in Mumbai next year
Ten farmers from across Guyana are set to attend a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match after being selected in a countrywide promotion organised by agricultural...
Father’s hardship becomes son’s motivation for outstanding performance at CSEC
Mohamed Safraz Hussain remembers walking to primary school without a uniform, wearing whatever shoes he had. Decades later, watching his 16-year-old son secure 12 Grade...
’Bouncing up’ during travel nears end as asphalt work begins on Palmyra–Moleson Creek Highway
After years of navigating potholes and narrow lanes, residents along the Corentyne corridor say they are encouraged by the sight of asphalt now being laid...
Lusignan Golf Course set for Greensome showdown this Sunday
The Lusignan Golf Club will host its Greensome Golf Tournament at the Lusignan Golf Course on Sunday, featuring pairs competing in a Better Ball Medal...