Jul 31, 2026
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Somra family in limbo after wrong body identification but salvage pledge offers hope
A body initially believed to be that of missing sailor Raymond Somra was found not to match him after further verification, leaving his family once...
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Audit team formed to review safety standards for marine vessels
A Safety and Compliance Audit Team has been established to undertake a comprehensive review of safety and compliance standards governing marine vessels operating in Guyana,...
’Big Lift’ cleanup to begin at Yarrow Dam, Sideline Dam on Monday
A cleanup programme will begin at Yarrow Dam and Sideline Dam from Monday, after residents raised concerns over accumulated garbage following a halt in waste...
Green businesses eligible for new Energy Champions Awards
Guyanese businesses that go green could soon be recognised nationally, as the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) launches its inaugural Energy Champions Awards and opens nominations...
Emancipation fashion event transformed into tribute to MV Barima victims
An Emancipation celebration was transformed into an evening of reflection and collective healing on Thursday, as Guyanese gathered at The Black Magenta, Georgetown Club, to...
Free admission as Dakota 100 endurance race revs up this weekend
The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) will resume its 2026 calendar this weekend with the Dakota 100 endurance event at the newly revamped...
Johannesburg, Windhoek, Bulawayo among 12 host cities for 2027 men’s ODI World Cup
The ICC has confirmed 12 host cities for the 2027 men's ODI World Cup, which will be held in Southern Africa for the first time...
Fake jobs, online scams and social media increasingly used by human traffickers to exploit victims, Judiciary warns
Fake job advertisements, online scams and social media are increasingly being used by traffickers to exploit victims, the Judiciary of Guyana warned, urging the public...
Costa Rica’s Grynspan ahead, Guyana’s Rodrigues-Birkett second in race for next UN chief
A first informal United Nations Security Council poll on Thursday showed former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan as the early frontrunner in the race...
Long-acting HIV prevention injection could be available next year, says Health Minister
People at risk of contracting HIV could have access to a long-acting injectable medicine next year as Guyana moves to introduce lenacapavir into its public...
Corentyne man acquitted of cocaine trafficking charge after police fail to produce body camera footage
A Corentyne man who was charged after police allegedly found 63.1 grams of cocaine in his possession has been found not guilty following a trial...
Magistrate throws out sheep theft charge over lack of evidence
A sheep theft charge against 43-year-old Nankumar Sham, called "Shacty", of Lot 4 Reliance, East Canje, Berbice, was dismissed on Wednesday after the court upheld...
Fear of buying seafood amid dead and missing MV Barima passengers and crew hurts Essequibo Coast fishermen
The sinking of the MV Barima has dealt a heavy blow to fishermen on the Essequibo Coast, with many saying demand for saltwater fish and...
MV Barima tragedy: Chief Engineer who delayed leave for one last trip laid to rest
He was supposed to be on leave. Instead, Chief Engineer Paul Ian Seepersaud told his replacement he would make one more trip first. That trip...
Members of CoI into MV Barima tragedy sworn in
The chairman and members of a Presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the sinking of the MV Barima were formally sworn in on Thursday, tasked...
Driver sentenced to 18 months for obtaining money by false pretence
A 41-year-old driver of Eccles New Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment on Wednesday after pleading guilty to obtaining money...