Aug 3, 2026
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MV Barima tragedy: Lichfield family clings to hope as crew member remains missing
Family endures agonising wait as 22-year-old crew member remains missing after MV Barima tragedy More than two weeks after the sinking of the MV Barima,...
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August to October expected to bring hotter, drier conditions as El Niño strengthens, says Hydromet Service
Guyana is expected to experience a sharp increase in hot spell days this year as strengthening El Niño conditions bring hotter-than-normal temperatures and drier conditions...
Gayle, Bravo and other legends set to be honoured as CPL launches Hall of Fame
From Chris Gayle’s unbeaten 47 that powered Jamaica Tallawahs to the first CPL title in 2013, to Trinbago Knight Riders’ blistering 267/2 — still the...
Work on new road bypass along West Coast Demerara to commence before year-end, says President
President Dr Irfaan Ali said on Monday that the government will begin work on the first phase of a road bypass along the West Coast...
Javed Shadick to serve as secretary of MV Barima inquiry, report due in two months
The Commission of Inquiry into the capsizing and sinking of the MV Barima will recommend appropriate accountability where warranted, according to the gazetted Terms of...
Berbice Zone tapeball blast promises ’edge-of-your-seat action’ as 16 teams clash
The throne is officially vacant and the stage is set for a brand-new champion to be crowned in the Berbice Zone of the Lotto/Let'sBet One...
Strong showing for Guyana at Pan American Youth Chess Festival
Team Guyana, comprising 17 young chess players, has concluded its campaign at the Pan American Youth Chess Festival in Medellín, Colombia, with several national champions...
IMF: Prudent policies underpin Guyana’s growth, falling unemployment and narrowing deficit
Prudent policy management has helped drive Guyana's rapid economic growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its latest Article IV assessment, pointing to falling...
Culture, music and heritage take centre stage at Emancipation Day
Colour, music and the scent of traditional cooking filled the National Park on Saturday as thousands of Guyanese gathered to mark Emancipation Day, honouring the...
From 29-8 to champions: spirited Warriors defend 85 against San Francisco Unicorns to retain GSL title
Guyana Amazon Warriors pulled off a dramatic six-run win to retain the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) T20 trophy against San Francisco Unicorns on...
MARAD seeks salvage firms to recover sunken MV Barima ferry
The Maritime Administration Department is seeking marine salvage contractors to recover the wreck of the MV Barima, the passenger and cargo ferry that sank...
Traffic Chief: Road accidents down 22 per cent, but speeding and risky driving remain a major concern
Road traffic accidents fell by 22 per cent in the first half of the year, though the number of crashes remained high, the Guyana...
ERC: Village Movement stands as testament to African resilience
The Ethnic Relations Commission commemorated the 188th Anniversary of the Emancipation of Africans from slavery, honouring their resilience and the Village Movement they founded...
PPP honours sacrifices of African ancestors, invaluable contributions of descendants to nation’s development
The People's Progressive Party commemorated the 188th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery, honouring enslaved Africans' sacrifices and Afro-Guyanese contributions to national development. It...
Smell of smoke woke neighbour moments before fatal Kitty blaze
A 65-year-old man lost his life on Thursday night after becoming trapped inside his burning home when a massive fire destroyed a property on...
MV Ma Lisha to sail Georgetown-Kumaka route on Tuesday
The MV Ma Lisha will sail from the Kingston Goods Wharf in Georgetown to Kumaka, Region One, on Tuesday, the Transport and Harbours Department...