May 18, 2026
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US eyes stronger Guyana bauxite output for global market supply chain
The United States sees significant potential for the expansion of Guyana’s bauxite industry as part of wider efforts to deepen economic cooperation and attract more...
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UN joins Guyana-led biodiversity alliance
The Government of Guyana and the United Nations have signed a Declaration of Intent to formalise UN participation in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, strengthening cooperation...
No bank account needed for rice farmers’ support payments, says Minister Mustapha
Rice farmers in Guyana will receive government support payments even if they do not have bank accounts, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said on Saturday, seeking...
Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
A Spanish court has ordered the country's tax authority to refund €55m (£48m, $64m) to singer Shakira after ruling that the money was improperly collected...
Ithaca farmer remanded over alleged cannabis trafficking in minibus
A 30-year-old West Bank Berbice farmer has been remanded to prison after appearing in court on a narcotics trafficking charge linked to the alleged discovery...
Bath Settlement man remanded for stealing colognes, clothing and cash from boutique
A 30-year-old man accused of breaking into a boutique at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, and stealing a quantity of merchandise and cash was on...
Members of GDF, NISA trained to tackle evolving cyber threats
Members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) have been trained in advanced cybersecurity strategies through a two-day...
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern. The agency...
Banking sector entering new era with real-time payment, international banks
Guyana is on the cusp of a sweeping transformation of its financial sector, with two landmark payment systems set to go live and three major...
Younge edges Bullen in thrilling start to GTA Independence Open
The Guyana Tennis Association, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, on Sunday launched its 60th Independence Anniversary Open Tournament at the...
New regional executive officers appointed
President Dr Irfaan Ali has approved the appointment of Regional Executive Officers (REOs) across all administrative regions of Guyana. The appointments form part of ongoing...
’Song, Soul and Taste’ marks grand return of Guyana Festival
The long-awaited return of the Guyana Festival exploded into life on Friday night as hundreds gathered at the Guyana National Stadium for a vibrant celebration...
GCCI raises concerns over foreign investors’ exclusion of Guyanese businesses
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has raised concerns over what it described as the growing exclusion of local businesses from supply chains...
Ogle waterfront project to feature Guyana’s first crystal lagoon
Monarch Group has officially unveiled Monarch Bay, a master-planned waterfront community set to introduce Guyana’s first Crystal Lagoons® technology as part of a broader vision...
Chinese deny displacing local truckers, say filling capacity gaps
The Chinese Association of Enterprise has called for dialogue between its members and local truck drivers in an effort to reach an amicable solution over...
Aggressive push to ease overcrowding at Region 10 schools
Authorities in Region Ten are expanding education infrastructure with six new school buildings aimed at reducing overcrowding and improving access to quality education across the...
Routledge says ExxonMobil investing in Guyana beyond oil operations
As Guyana undergoes rapid transformation driven by its oil wealth, ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge said the company is increasing investment not only in operations...
FLOW project to eliminate 5.7 million plastic bottles, boost clean water access in Region Three schools
A new water purification initiative in Region Three is projected to eliminate more than 5.7 million plastic bottles over the next three years, while expanding...
Security guard remanded on drug trafficking charge
A 40-year-old security guard was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing in court on a charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of...
Laine Avenue man remanded over fatal Albouystown stabbing
A 28-year-old man from Laine Avenue was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing in court on a murder charge in connection with a fatal...
Motie joins Tridents; Hetmyer and Hope stay with Amazon Warriors
The Guyana Amazon Warriors made their picks at the 2026 CPL Draft, but a familiar face will no longer be playing for the franchise. Wicket-taking...
Contractor remanded over deadly altercation involving taxi driver
A 21-year-old contractor was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing on a manslaughter charge linked to the death of a taxi driver following an...
Tractor operator gets 18-year sentence for killing drinking buddy
A tractor operator was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Thursday for the fatal stabbing of his drinking companion in Upper Berbice River. Maxton...
US sees Guyana as key partner for technology, AI development
The United States is seeking closer collaboration with Guyana and the private sector to accelerate investment in technology and artificial intelligence, US Under Secretary of...
Gas-to-Energy project on course for first power by year-end
The 300 MW Wales Gas-to-Energy project, Guyana’s largest infrastructure initiative to date, is advancing, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips saying the contractor has...
Vandals steal computers, cables and crops, attempt to torch Christianburg Secondary
Repeated acts of vandalism and theft at the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School have raised concerns among education officials, with authorities appealing to residents to help...
Mother appeals for urgent help as 10-month-old battles rare brain disease
A 10-month-old boy in Guyana is facing a life-threatening rare brain condition that is destroying brain cells, as his family urgently seeks funds for further...
US$28M Brickdam Police Station set for December completion
The new, state-of-the-art Brickdam Police Station is set for completion by year-end, with 85 per cent of major works already completed. Home Affairs Minister Oneidge...
Guyana lodges protest note to Venezuela over border shooting incidents
Guyana has dispatched a diplomatic protest note to the Venezuela condemning recent attacks on Guyana Defence Force (GDF) personnel along the Cuyuni River and calling...
Dominican Republic explores investment in Berbice Block
The Dominican Republic is exploring potential investment in Guyana’s Berbice Block as the two Caribbean nations deepen cooperation under a 2023 Memorandum of Understanding covering...
Corentyne farmers urged to tap opportunities from planned Skeldon juice plant
Farmers on the Upper Corentyne are being urged to take advantage of new market opportunities expected from a planned juice-processing plant in Skeldon. Speaking during...
Chess Federation steps up school outreach with training for over 50 youths
More than 50 young players took part in a two-day youth chess workshop at the National Track and Field Centre in Leonora last weekend, as...
Guyana targets Caribbean motorsport hub status with major GT Challenge plans
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday evening signalled his intention to make Guyana the motor racing capital of the Caribbean, as he hosted the...
Another airline ceases operations amid debt crisis, leaving Caribbean with fewer flights
Yet another airline is bidding farewell to passengers. Much like Spirit Airlines, Air Antilles is now grounded rather than airborne and is closing its business....
Henry Boys murder trial: Witness testifies accused urged him to fabricate police brutality claims
The murder trial into the brutal deaths of teenage cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry continued on Wednesday at the Berbice High Court, with the court...
Nandu 237 leads Harpy Eagles to crushing win over West Indies Academy and into Four-Day final
Defending champions the Guyana Harpy Eagles secured a commanding innings-and-21-run victory over the West Indies Academy on Wednesday at the Antigua Recreation Ground in the...
Court orders removal of vendors around Georgetown Public Hospital before month-end
The High Court has ordered the removal of vendors, mobile trucks, carts and other encumbrances from streets surrounding the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), following...
Washington positions Guyana as “trusted partner” amid global trade shift
The United States is seeking to deepen its long-term economic partnership with Guyana, with US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg describing...
Post-mortem confirms Berbice taxi driver died from stab wounds, not crash injuries
A taxi driver whose death was initially believed to have resulted from a crash at Edinburgh Public Road, East Bank Berbice, was fatally stabbed multiple...
President warns public officials of severe consequences for procurement breaches, financial misconduct
Severe consequences, including removal from office where necessary, will be imposed for breaches of procurement and financial procedures, President Dr. Irfaan Ali warned on Wednesday...
Minibus union objects to increased fares by Kitty operators
Fare increases on the Kitty minibus route have drawn pushback from the United Minibus Union, which says any unilateral change is unfair to commuters already...