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The death of former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi marks the loss of a “fine statesman” for the Caribbean, Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali said on Monday....

Guyana’s junior team showcased impressive talent during the recent “CARIFTA vs The Rest” meet at the National Track and Field Centre, West Coast Demerara. The...

ANSA McAL’s operations in Guyana have emerged as a key driver of the conglomerate’s growth, contributing just over 12 per cent of group revenue in...

Matthew Vieira has issued a public apology and accepted full responsibility after slapping fellow racer Ravi Singh during an incident at the GMR&SC karting competition....

Candidate Master Sachin Pitamber is the 2026 National Chess Champion, while Woman Candidate Master Aditi Joshi has successfully retained her title as Women’s Chess Champion...

The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) has strongly condemned a slapping incident during the final of the Supermoto race at its sanctioned ‘Kart...

Businesses in Linden are being encouraged to explore global opportunities through trade partnerships, investment programmes and industry conferences, as part of efforts to strengthen links...

ExxonMobil Guyana has credited investments in training and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education with strengthening the capacity of the local workforce. The company’s...

A teenager lost her life in an accident on Saturday morning along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway at Moblissa, near Rubin Sawmill. Dead is 19-year-old Sarah Simon,...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Local Government Minister Priya Manickchand have agreed to strengthen cooperation to curb littering, with a focus on ensuring offenders...

Flooding across several communities in Region Two has been largely brought under control following a rapid and coordinated response by the regional administration, as monitoring...

Residents of Essequibo in Region Two will soon have access to a field hospital, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced, following the conclusion of the...

The Ministry of Public Works said the government’s designation of 22 roads as public roads was lawful and rejected claims by Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore...

The governments of Guyana and Belize on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the forest sector, marking a step forward...

The Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) celebrated its 40th anniversary on Friday, having disbursed nearly 150,000 microloans valued at over $64 billion across 700...

The Grassroots Football Programme, led by Coach Devnon Winter, will resume this Saturday at 16:00hrs at the Eccles EE Ground. The initiative, part of the...

Authorities in Region Eight have warned business owners that the illegal sale of alcohol to minors and drivers could result in fines, seizure of goods,...

Hinterland residents who fear they will not receive the government’s $100,000 cash grant because they do not have a bank account or cannot access the...

The official launch of activities marking Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary, also known as the Diamond Jubilee, is scheduled for next Tuesday at 17:00 hrs. Government...

Suriname’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Cooperation said it is operating within its legal rights to charge vessels for use of its waters...

Five Brazilian nationals were fined and ordered to leave Guyana within 24 hours after pleading guilty to illegal entry and mining offences, authorities said. Antonio...

The International Building Expo 2026 is being positioned as the largest staging to date, as Guyana expands its housing and infrastructure programme to meet rising...

President Dr Irfaan Ali has recommitted his support for the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, which enters its fourth year. President Ali, the tournament’s patron,...

The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) celebrated 50 years of service to the sugar industry and the broader local labour movement, under the...

The National Cultural Centre will host Comedy Fete on April 4, promising a night of high-energy entertainment, top-tier talent, and non-stop laughter. Headlining the event...

The Mayor of Georgetown has objected to any move by the central government to assume control of several major city roads, warning that such action...

A post-mortem examination has determined that Otis John Jordan Payne, of South Haslington, East Coast Demerara, died from peritonitis, an infection of the abdomen caused...

A National Initiative to Strengthen Hospital Quality and Patient Safety has been launched as focus shifts from expanding access to healthcare to improving the quality...

The construction of the Linden–Lethem road is expected to boost economic activity in the mining town of Linden, with business leaders saying the project will...

Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty has dismissed an abuse of process application filed by former Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus, clearing the way for...

The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, on Thursday honoured centenarian World War II veteran James Gladwin Samuels at a ceremony marking his 100th...

Guyana’s 24-member team for the 2026 CARIFTA Games is prepared and aiming for top performances when the championships begin in Grenada over the Easter weekend,...

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) defended its decision to suspend Air Services Ltd. (ASL) flights into Matthews Ridge on Thursday, saying the move was...

As the Government moves into the second phase of distribution of the National $100,000 Cash Grant, as promised by President Irfaan Ali, Senior Minister in...

“To God be the glory.” Those were the words of Christopher Ali on Thursday as he was escorted from the courtroom, limping with visible injuries,...

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo is calling on Caribbean leaders to reconsider their approach to climate policy, warning that rigid positions and slow-moving global systems...

Three defendants were acquitted while one was found guilty yesterday in the trial over the 2021 murder of Keon McPherson in Sophia. After nearly three...

Guyana is accelerating its transition to renewable energy with the rollout of a grid-connected solar household programme aimed at improving electricity reliability and reducing costs,...

Two police ranks have been placed under close arrest following the death of Otis John Jordan Payne, 30, while in custody at the Cove and...

Two passengers were detained on Thursday after authorities discovered a quantity of yellow metal suspected to be raw gold during screening at the Cheddi Jagan...