Sep 6, 2026
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CANU warns event promoters against illicit drugs, excessive drinking at events
Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), James Singh, is urging event promoters and organisers to play a greater role in preventing illicit drug use...
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Suspect at large following alleged murder at Issano Backdam
Police are searching for a 31-year-old miner who is wanted in connection with the suspected murder of 29-year-old Shawn Abrams of Charity, Essequibo Coast. The...
Business professional says digital solutions can help Guyanese businesses become bankable
A pertinent requirement a business owner must meet when seeking investment capital is the ability to demonstrate the bankability of their projects. This means entrepreneurs...
Himanshi Kumar Named Best Speaker at Regional Youth Parliament
Guyana’s Himanshi Kumar has been named Best Speaker at the 19th Regional Youth Parliament, earning recognition for the strength of her arguments and presentation during...
Reah Henry cops Miss Region One Amerindian Hertiage 2026 title
Santa Rosa, Moruca delegate Reah Henry has been crowned Miss Region One Amerindian Heritage 2026 following a competitive pageant that brought together six young women...
Young Officer Cadet makes history as first woman to gain prestigious Sandhurst selection
Eighteen-year-old Officer Cadet Fianna Maria Tading has made history as the first woman in the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to be selected for training at...
Golden Generation Hub continues to support nation’s senior citizens
The Golden Generation Hub is continuing to support Guyana’s elderly by creating more opportunities for seniors to remain active, socially connected and engaged in their...
New advanced screening scanners improve security at CJIA
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has introduced advanced screening technology to strengthen security checks while making the screening process smoother and more efficient for passengers...
Puruni River Bridge construction begins to improve access for Region seven communities
The existing pontoon crossing at the Puruni River in Region 7 is set to be replaced with a permanent 109-metre modular steel bridge. The move...
Six US deportees arrive in Guyana under temporary agreement
Six Cuban and Afghan nationals deported from the United States have arrived in Guyana under a temporary migration agreement between the two countries. That is...
Vibert Dummett Turns Bleach Into Art—and Enterprise
Bleach is more than a household chemical for 25-year-old Guyanese artist Vibert Dummett. It is one of the tools helping him transform his artistic talent...
Traditional craft builds business for Region One artisan
At 60, Indigenous artisan Leomie Willis is determined to pass on the traditional skills she has spent years developing, but those skills have already helped...
Leonora begin pee-wee title defence September 19
Defending champions Leonora Primary will begin their title defence on September 19 when the Courts Optical Under-11 Pee-Wee Schools’ Football Tournament returns for its...
Police inspector under close arrest after shooting minibus driver during roadside argument
A Police Inspector has been placed under close arrest after allegedly opening fire on a minibus driver following a roadside argument along the Buxton...
Mistrial declared in polarising case of US mother accused of killing three children
A judge has declared a mistrial in the closely watched case of a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children, after jurors failed...
SOTIC 2026 expected to drive tourism investment and partnerships
Guyana is looking to leverage the upcoming State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026 to attract investment, build regional partnerships and create new opportunities...