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Police are investigating the suspected drowning of a boat captain following a river collision on Thursday at Barama River, Kokerite Village, North West District. Initial...

Guyana’s rapidly expanding economy is creating acute labour shortages across the private sector, with firms struggling to find workers who combine formal qualifications with practical...

MACORP on Thursday inaugurated its US$35 million headquarters at Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara, marking one of the largest private-sector investments linked to Guyana’s rapid...

The High Court of Guyana has overturned a magistrate’s dismissal of a gold smuggling case against Brazilian national Osmil Costa Da Silva, ruling that the...

Crown Agents Bank said on Thursday it had received approval from the Bank of Guyana to establish a permanent representative office in Georgetown, deepening its...

A 57-year-old boat captain died following a collision between two vessels in the Cuyuni River on Thursday, police said. Dead is Steve Daniels of Kartabo...

Indian nationals employed with EKAA HRIM Mining in Batavia, Region Seven, staged a protest outside the Ministry of Labour on Thursday, alleging exploitation, unpaid wages...

Communications specialist and political commentator Kit Nascimento says Guyana must take nothing for granted and remain alert and prepared to defend the resource-rich Essequibo, which...

Government Chief Whip and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira has criticised comments from members of the diplomatic corps in Guyana regarding parliamentary sittings, saying...

Minibus operators on Monday staged a protest at Cuffy Square, disrupting several transport routes as they renewed calls for higher fares, arguing that the current...

For veteran West Coast Berbice boat captain Ganesh, Tuesday’s terrifying ordeal at sea is one he says will remain with him for the rest of...

The National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) has secured continued corporate backing ahead of its second season, with Promotech Guyana renewing its support and Danny’s...

The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) will host the second edition of its Chess 960 tournament on Independence Day at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre...

A 17-year-old boy of Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara, has died following an alleged stabbing incident on Wednesday evening near Croal Street, in the vicinity...

Guyana will host a joint International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) forum on aviation safety in September 2026, bringing...

Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) on Tuesday unveiled a limited-edition El Dorado Rum to mark Guyana’s 60th Diamond Jubilee, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips...

With Father’s Day just a month away, Alston Mangar of Adventure, Corentyne, is struggling to cope with the loss of his son, 32-year-old Joseph Mangar,...

Indian politics has acquired an unusual mascot: the cockroach. It is not the lotus of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India’s governing party, or the...

Stronger workforce planning and more effective labour market data systems are needed to address skills shortages that could constrain Guyana’s rapid economic expansion, a labour...

A tragic accident along the Lesbeholden Public Road, Black Bush Polder, on Wednesday afternoon claimed the lives of a father and his young son after...

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has announced the government’s intention to pursue costs in the Forward Movement Guyana (FMG) failed ballot exclusion case, cautioning that ordinary...

The High Court Registrar took the witness stand on Wednesday as the election fraud case continued at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where key electoral documents...

A 55-year-old cattle farmer from Corentyne, Berbice, was on Wednesday granted $300,000 bail after appearing in court on a charge of cattle larceny involving three...

Four West Coast Berbice fishermen narrowly escaped death after the boat they were travelling in sank in the Atlantic Ocean during rough sea conditions on...

(Reuters) - Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted in the United States, a senior Trump administration official told Reuters today, in a move...

The High Commission of India in Guyana said it is working with the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning as investigations continue into the treatment...

Judgment in the highly anticipated Essequibo territorial case is likely by January 2027, as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to finally determine...

In an age defined by constant connectivity, rising workloads and the pressures of daily life, many people are quietly struggling to keep pace. For some,...

Ashley Khalil made a remarkable return to competitive badminton after 19 years, capturing the Women’s Singles title at the 60th Independence Badminton Open at the...

The honoured 20 women for their contributions to Guyana’s maritime industry during its 2026 Gala and Awards Ceremony, with First Lady of the Cooperative Republic...

Diplomat and senior lecturer at the University of Guyana Neville Bissember has called for the development of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address past...

The commissioning of a new AutoCAD laboratory at Bygeval Secondary School is expected to expand technical and vocational education opportunities for students across several communities...

Creating sustainable employment opportunities for Amerindian communities remains a top government priority, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo told village leaders from across Region Two during an...

Housing, land disputes, drainage, employment and public assistance were among the key concerns raised by residents during a government outreach led by Vice President Bharrat...

The government will move swiftly to impose liquidated damages and, where necessary, terminate contracts when contractors fail to deliver projects on time. This warning was...

People living close to the epicentre of a deadly Ebola outbreak have told the BBC of their fear, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned...

An additional 55,000 acres of farmland will soon become available in Region Five as the government advances major drainage and irrigation works aimed at expanding...

No increase in public transportation fares has been approved for minibuses, hire cars, speedboats or airport taxis, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said on Monday,...

The government is moving to implement sound alarms across the country as it seeks to strike a balance between the growing entertainment sector and the...

The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning has launched an investigation into allegations of poor treatment, occupational safety and health violations, and labour concerns involving...