Aug 11, 2026
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Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say
Donald Trump secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, as part of an elaborate ruse in response to a...
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New Amsterdam residents optimistic about boom in business, tourism under plan to overhaul town
Residents of New Amsterdam have largely welcomed plans to transform the historic township under the Government's Model Village Initiative, describing the proposed upgrades as a...
Canawaima must fix deficiencies before August 14 or face sailing ban, Suriname authorities warn
Suriname's Maritime Authority (MAS) has warned Canawaima Management Company NV that the MV Canawaima faces a sailing ban from August 14 unless outstanding safety deficiencies...
Minister Mustapha: temporary import of 330,000 pounds of chicken weekly to plug supply gaps
The Government has moved to shore up the country's chicken supply, arranging the weekly importation of 330,000 pounds of poultry as a temporary measure to...
Bar Council: leaked CCJ correspondence breaches confidentiality, undermines court’s integrity
The Bar Association of Guyana's Bar Council has expressed grave concern over the unauthorised leak of internal correspondence among judges of the Caribbean Court of...
Guyana braces for extreme El Niño with measures to ensure adequate water supply, says Minister Mustapha
Measures are being put in place to ensure adequate water storage and supply as Guyana moves through an extreme El Niño period, Agriculture Minister...
120 trees, 40 bins and 24 hydrants among plans for Suddie facelift
Suddie's Model Village transformation will include 120 trees, 40 garbage receptacles and 24 fire hydrants, as Government unveils plans to upgrade key community facilities,...
Organised boat moorings, walkways and green spaces for Charity under Model Village plan
The Government has unveiled plans to transform Charity's waterfront into a modern, attractive and people-friendly space as part of its Model Village Initiative. The...
Two dead, others injured after car overturns on way to wake house
Two men died and several others were injured when the vehicle they were travelling in to a wake house overturned along the Eversham Corentyne Public...
Magnitude-7.4 quake hits western Colombia, collapsing buildings and killing at least 73 people
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 73 people, trapping residents under debris of collapsed buildings and forcing people...
Young cricketers vie for Under-13 spots as DCB tournament bowls off on Wednesday
Forty young cricketers from three teams will battle for spots on Demerara's Under-13 squad when the Demerara Cricket Board's 2026 Under-13 Tournament bowls off Wednesday...
Albert completes comeback to win ENet Golf Tournament
Rohan Albert claimed victory in the ENet Golf Tournament at Lusignan Golf Club on Sunday, carding a Gross 90, Handicap 19 and Net 71 in...
CCJ defends judicial integrity amid allegations
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has reaffirmed its commitment to judicial independence, integrity and public confidence in the administration of justice, following questions and...
Doctor in custody after Corentyne man struck down moments after buying food
A 42-year-old man was killed in a road accident along the Nigg Public Road, Corentyne, on Saturday night. Dead is Ishwarnauth Bisram, also known as...
US Deputy Secretary of State to meet President Ali, Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar this week
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana from August 9-12, the US Department of State said. In...
Removal of derelict vehicles, soundproofing for bars among plans for Rose Hall, President tells residents
Derelict vehicles, construction debris and noise nuisance from bars and entertainment venues are among the issues being addressed under a major infrastructural overhaul planned for...