Mar 9, 2026
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First Lady laments toll of intimate partner violence on families, society
Intimate partner violence continues to rob families of mothers, daughters and sisters, leaving grief that echoes across communities in Guyana, First Lady Arya Ali said...
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Guyana joins coalition against drug cartels, transnational crime in the region
President Dr. Irfaan Ali is among a select group of Latin American and Caribbean leaders who signed the Doral Charter at the inaugural Shield of...
Phagwah celebrations in Region Two conclude with Grand Mela at Anna Regina
The joyous celebrations of Phagwah in Region Two culminated with hundreds of residents gathering at the Anna Regina Car Park for the annual Phagwah Mela...
Rose Hall, Albion estates exceed weekly production target
The Rose Hall and Albion estates have exceeded their combined weekly sugar production target for the week ending March 7, the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc....
Post-mortem confirms Melanie children died from drowning
Drowning was given as the cause of death for Tianna DeCourte, 8, and Jadon DeCourte, 10, both of Melanie Public Road, East Coast Demerara. This...
Construction worker charged for Rose Hall Town armed robberies
A 21-year-old construction worker from the Corentyne has been charged with two counts of robbery under arms following a police investigation into a series of...
Very low levels of undernourishment in Guyana, says FAO
Several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, including Guyana, now report very low levels of undernourishment, showing that coordinated policies can deliver results, the...
Women urged to reject traditional limitations that restrict their growth
Women were urged on Friday to reject traditional limitations and pursue opportunities in emerging sectors such as technology, climate action, and engineering during the launch...
Reignited Linden sawmill fire contained, sparks health and safety concerns
A fire that reignited at sawmills in Amelia’s Ward, Linden, continues to burn in a valley area but has been contained, the Mayor of Linden,...
Drag racing weekend in Essequibo postponed as airstrip undergoes resurfacing
Remedial works at the Mainstay Airstrip in Essequibo have forced the postponement of the county-wide drag racing weekend, initially scheduled for March 28-29, the Guyana...
Four fishermen spend night at sea, one missing after powerful waves wreck vessel
Four fishermen, including a boat captain, were rescued early Wednesday after their fishing vessel was severely damaged by powerful waves about 10 miles offshore, forcing...
Sandiford, Clement start strong in National Chess Qualifiers
Keron Sandiford and Ciel Clement have emerged as early leaders in the National Open Chess Championship Qualifiers and the Diamond Fire-sponsored Women’s Chess Championship Qualifiers...
Insufficient financing, weak political action hindering fight against hunger, Minister Mustapha tells FAO conference
Inadequate political intervention and insufficient financing remain major obstacles to combating hunger and improving food security in the Caribbean and Latin America, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar...
Minister Persaud: Women outpacing men academically, but empowerment key
Academic success must translate into real empowerment and leadership opportunities for women and girls, Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud said on...
Court rules revocation of Mohameds’ cambio licence was lawful
Guyana’s High Court has ruled that the Bank of Guyana lawfully revoked the cambio licence held by Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed, dismissing a legal...
Police warn of online extortion scheme targeting businesses
The Guyana Police Force on Thursday warned the public, particularly members of the business community, to exercise caution amid reports of an emerging online extortion...
Stabbed teen mom in ICU stable; suspect still at large
A 15-year-old mother who was stabbed multiple times last week at Heatburn Village, East Bank Berbice, remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the...
LGBTQ groups: Azruddin Mohamed is ‘not God or Allah’ to judge masjid worshippers
LGBTQ advocacy groups have criticised Azruddin Mohamed, contending that the Leader of the Opposition and head of We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) is “not God...
India in final after clinching high-scoring thriller
On a night of pulsating drama, studded with 499 runs in 40 overs, including 34 sixes, India sealed their progression to Sunday's T20 World Cup...
Mashabo records another successful tambaqui harvest
The Mashabo Cage Culture Project in Region Two has achieved another productive tambaqui harvest, reflecting ongoing success in community-based aquaculture development. The harvesting was overseen...
101 prison officers approved for promotion
A total of 101 officers of the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) have been approved for promotion, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced, describing it as...
Minister Anthony: Only 36 per cent of men using screening vouchers as prostate cancer tops list in Guyana
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has warned that more men must take advantage of government-provided screening vouchers, noting that only 36 per cent of men...
West Coast Berbice fisherman feared drowned in Atlantic Ocean
Ryan Roberts, 33, a fisherman of Block B Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, is feared dead following a fishing boat mishap off the Atlantic coast...
Fire partially destroys unoccupied building at New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital
A suspected electrical fire on Wednesday afternoon damaged a building at the Psychiatric Hospital in New Amsterdam. Divisional Fire Officer Clive McDonald said the Guyana...
Women’s Chamber: When women are empowered, communities thrive, businesses grow
When women and girls are empowered, communities thrive, businesses grow and nations prosper, Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana’s (WCCIG) Ulecia Bishop emphasised on...
Dragging of child: ‘Abuse at the highest level,’ says former CPA Director
“Abuse at the highest level,” is how former Child Care and Protection Agency (CPA) Director Ann Greene described a video showing a school child being...
Drowned children: Grieving mother speaks out against wandering rumours
The mother of two children who drowned on Tuesday along the Melanie Damishana/Enterprise Access Road, East Coast Demerara, is urging the public to stop spreading...
Wellness hub launched to keep health ministry staff healthier
The Ministry of Health on Tuesday commissioned a new Wellness Centre at Eccles, East Bank Demerara, marking a major step toward strengthening preventive healthcare among...
Charge persons offering bribes, top cop tells Sergeants’ Conference
Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken on Wednesday warned sergeants against accepting bribes and said members of the public who attempt to bribe officers must be charged....
Allen century powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final
Finn Allen struck a sensational unbeaten century as New Zealand demolished 2024 runners-up South Africa by nine wickets to reach a second Men's T20 World...
Riyad Ahmad charged with dangerous driving, fined for uninsured vehicle
Riyad Ahmad, 23, of Happy Acres, East Coast Demerara, appeared in Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday to answer charges of dangerous driving and operating an...
AK-47, 9mm pistol seized as police probe Rose Hall robberies
Police in Regional Division Six have seized an AK-47 rifle, a 9mm pistol and matching ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Corentyne, Berbice, as investigations...
Guyana targets route expansion, increased cargo traffic at aviation summit
Expanding route networks, increasing passenger and cargo traffic, and strengthening strategic partnerships are at the centre of Guyana’s engagement at Routes Americas 2026. Guyana is...
April circuit opener delayed as GT challenge preparations intensify
With the historic hosting of the GT Challenge de las Américas series just over three months away, the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC)...
Guyana disqualified from Concacaf U-20 tournament following on-field altercation
Guyana has been disqualified from further participation in the Concacaf Under-20 tournament following a ruling by the Concacaf Disciplinary Committee over a physical altercation involving...
When veins failed, hope didn’t: Diana’s second chance at life
For Diana Parasram, dialysis is more than a medical routine — it is survival. Each session keeps her alive, doing the work her kidneys no...
Police probe drowning of children at Melanie/Enterprise
Police are investigating the alleged drowning of two children on Tuesday morning along the Melanie Damishana/Enterprise Access Road, East Coast Demerara. Dead are Jadon De...
ERC: Holi marks renewal, reconciliation and hope
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends warm and heartfelt greetings to all Guyanese on the joyous occasion of Holi, also known as Phagwah. Holi is...
PPP: Righteousness, truth, and courage will always prevail
The People’s Progressive Party extends heartfelt Phagwah greetings to all Guyanese at home and in the diaspora as we celebrate this sacred and joyous festival...
Aubrey Norton, wife jailed four years for money laundering
Aubrey Norton and his wife, Martina Seepersaud, were on Monday sentenced to four years’ imprisonment each after being found guilty of money laundering in connection...
Thousands found at risk of diabetes through voucher programme
Data gathered through the national voucher programme has identified thousands of people with elevated blood sugar, cholesterol and other risk factors for diabetes, Health Minister...