Aug 14, 2026
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Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia
"The earthquake is haunting me," Deivi Delfín says. The 15-year-old feels like he and his brother, Winder, have been chased by tremors these past few...
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Justice Anderson: panel-fixing allegations ’wholly untrue’, influence claims ’entirely unfounded’
CCJ President Justice Winston Anderson has rejected allegations that panels of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) were constituted or altered to secure predetermined outcomes,...
Minister Indar: El Niño, construction boom and customer growth pushing national grid to limits
Electricity demand has surged to a record 242.64 megawatts, as El Niño-related high temperatures, rapid economic expansion and a growing customer base push the national...
MV Canawaima passes re-inspection, Guyana-Suriname ferry service unaffected
The MV Canawaima ferry service between Guyana and Suriname continues as normal following a re-inspection of the vessel on Thursday, after a threat of a...
Slow down, put away the phone, urges teen as road deaths climb past 70
A 12-year-old boy has a message for road users: slow down, put away the phone, and remember that a moment of recklessness can leave a...
Hope, Nabi star as Amazon Warriors sink Kingsmen for third straight loss
Shai Hope and Mohammad Nabi starred for the Guyana Amazon Warriors as they handed the Jamaica Kingsmen their third consecutive defeat in the Republic Bank...
Banks DIH’s Banko promotion pays out big
Banks DIH Limited has launched a promotion offering more than $14 million in cash and prizes to consumers who purchase its Banko Wine products. The...
Public hearings on MV Barima disaster nearing as Col finalises arrangements
The Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the July 18 sinking of the MV Barima is finalising arrangements for the start of public hearings, with the...
Beer run ends in fatal stabbing for Corriverton fisherman; teen held
A trip to buy two beers ended in tragedy for Asmat Mohamed Hussain, a 55-year-old Corriverton fisherman who died Wednesday from stab injures near Dukestown...
GO-Invest: Private investments top $1 trillion in past six years
Some 189 new, expansionary and mixed investment projects and agreements were facilitated over the past six years, representing $1trillion in private economic investment, according to...
Wallet Wisdom Youth targets children with financial literacy, entrepreneurship training
For many children, money is something they learn to spend long before they learn how to manage it. The difference between a want and a...
Support in place for MV Barima-affected children ahead of school return, says Minister Persaud
Children affected by the MV Barima tragedy are being prepared to return to school with support in place to help them cope with loss and...
Jewellers see new standard as safeguard against impurities, false karat claims
In a small shop lined with glass cases of gleaming chains and rings, a customer's trust in a jeweller has always come down to a...
Minister Indar: Public-private deal targets bottled water affordability; government’s role not permanent
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) and bottled water manufacturers have agreed to pursue a collaborative public-private sector partnership to reduce the cost of bottled water,...
US eyes greater role in Guyana’s growth, signs counter-narcotics agreement
The United States is positioning Guyana as a key strategic partner in the Caribbean, as US Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau signals interest...
Domestic airlines propose Government-backed fare relief for vulnerable groups, cite high operating costs
Domestic aviation operators have proposed to the Government a targeted transportation assistance programme, including a voucher system for schoolchildren, medical referrals, pensioners and low-income...