Mar 2, 2026
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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...
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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...
President Ali courts Guyanese diaspora in St. Kitts amid labour shortages
Guyanese living in St. Kitts and Nevis have been invited to play an integral role in Guyana’s development, with access to opportunities and services being...
Lady Jags eye top spot in CONCACAF Women’s Qualifiers
Lady Jags forward Otesha Charles said sharper finishing will be crucial as the team pushes for top spot in their CONCACAF Women’s Qualifiers group, following...
Gambhir: Sanju Samson delivered ’when the team needed him the most’
After Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 secured India's qualification into the semi-final of the T20 World Cup, India head coach Gautam Gambhir said he always knew...
Latin America and the Caribbean advances in the fight to eradicate hunger
Eradicating hunger is an ethical imperative and an essential condition for the development of countries. Every step forward in reducing hunger is therefore not only...
Oil jumps 10 per cent on Iran conflict and could spike to US$100 a barrel, analysts say
Brent crude jumped 10 per cent to about US$80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted prices could climb...
Guyana calls for peace, condemns Iran attacks on Gulf states
The Government of Guyana on Saturday called for the sustained pursuit of peace and stability in the Middle East and condemned what it described as...
PAS Cargo launches Guyana’s first off-port customs facility as trade expands
PAS Cargo Guyana Inc. has launched a commercial off-port customs facility at Rome, East Bank Demerara, becoming the first private company to receive approval from...
Five detained over cheese theft
Five men were detained by police on Friday in connection with an alleged simple larceny at a supermarket on La Bonne Intention Public Road, East...
100 students join medex training to boost community healthcare
The Ministry of Health on Friday launched its largest-ever Medex Training Programme cohort, enrolling 100 students from all ten administrative regions to strengthen community healthcare...
PSC moves to address supply chain gaps, boost SMEs participation in O&G Sector
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is working to address gaps in ExxonMobil Guyana’s supply chain and expand opportunities for local businesses as Guyana’s oil sector...
Physiotherapy seminar bridges gap between medical care and coaching
The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Ministry of Health on Friday hosted a physiotherapy seminar for coaches at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in...
US and Israel carry out joint attack on Iran as Tehran launches retaliatory strikes
The United States and Israel have launched attacks on Iran, with U.S. President Donald Trump confirming that “major combat operations” are under way and calling...
Cutting the commute: Engineering dreams now within reach for Regions Two and Six students
For at least 20 aspiring engineers in Regions Two and Six, the long daily commute to the University of Guyana (UG) is now a thing...
Aromatic rice trials commence, farmers could earn double
Large-scale field trials of a new aromatic rice variety commenced on Thursday, offering farmers the potential to earn more than double the price of conventional...
Anna Regina Stadium nears completion, set to become regional sports hub
Near completion, the Anna Regina Stadium in Region Two is poised to become a major hub for sports and community events, offering state-of-the-art facilities that...
National Chess Championship qualifiers open on Saturday
The 2026 National Chess Championship Qualifiers will begin on Saturday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall from 0900 hrs, the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) said....
England outmuscle New Zealand in nervy game and keep Pakistan alive
Will Jacks rode the confidence he has gleaned from a breakthrough global tournament, while Rehan Ahmed landed feet-first in the competition with crucial display of...
GDF, GPF storm toward Elite League Cup semi-finals
In a thrilling night of football, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) football clubs have all but secured their advancement...
Top honours up for grabs at Lusignan golf tournament
Under clear skies and against the backdrop of Lusignan’s lush greens and rolling fairways, golfers are set to converge this weekend for the Lubrex &...
Trade, migration and security dominate US-CARICOM meeting
CARICOM and the US have agreed on the need for a 21st-century Cooperation Framework to address structured migration, security cooperation, trade and investment, disaster recovery,...
Man, 70, who jumped from hospital window, succumbed to injuries
A 70-year-old man who reportedly jumped from a second-floor ward at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation on Thursday has succumbed to his injuries. The hospital...
Eileen Walrond recounts journey to 100
Eileen Walrond is set to celebrate her 100th birthday on Saturday, marking a milestone she says she long believed she would reach. Human Services and...
Coaches to receive injury prevention training
Forty-five participants have registered for an upcoming physiotherapy seminar for coaches, signalling strong early interest in what is being described as a first-of-its-kind initiative to...
President Ali to kick off world’s largest offshore energy event
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has announced that President Irfaan Ali will officially open the 2026 OTC in Houston, Texas. President Ali will deliver the...
Pilot suspended after ASL aircraft overruns Mathews Ridge runway
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has suspended the licence of an Air Services Limited (ASL) pilot following an aircraft incident today, at Mathews Ridge,...
Eye care and health vouchers expanded to all citizens across Guyana
The Ministry of Health signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday with 67 private health facilities to ensure the continued delivery of healthcare voucher...
AI’s potential and perils: Dr. Jagdeo warns against using old frameworks for new challenges
Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) presents both significant risks and opportunities for sustainable development, highlighting that current frameworks are ill-equipped...
President Ali to meet US President Donald Trump
Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago have been invited to a high level meeting with United States President Donald Trump in March. President Dr Irfaan Ali...
India win big to set up knockout clash with West Indies
India set up a virtual quarter-final against West Indies on Sunday with a comfortable win against Zimbabwe on a night that Abhishek Sharma scored his...
14-year-old mother died from heart failure and anaemia
A post-mortem examination has found that 14-year-old Aleena Preetam of Supenaam, Essequibo Coast, died from heart failure and anaemia, police said. The examination was conducted...
Armed, masked bandits storm Rose Hall Town house, escape with cash and relative’s vehicle
Three armed and masked men stormed a yard in Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice, around 21:00 on Monday, assaulting a security guard inside his home...
More than 400 women-led businesses set for WeLift expo
More than 400 women-led businesses are expected to participate in the sixth edition of WeLift – Guyana’s largest women’s exposition – scheduled for March 6–8...
No more reactive policing, Minister Walrond tells Inspectors’ Conference
The Guyana Police Force’s annual Inspectors’ Conference opened on Wednesday, with Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond declaring that 2026 will not be a year for...
App linking farmers to market information, support services launched
The Farmers Connect App, a digital platform linking farmers with extension officers, market information, and technical support, has been officially launched by the Ministry of...
World Trade Centre Georgetown working to help SMEs access international markets
The World Trade Centre Georgetown plans to formally introduce membership and associate arrangements to deepen private sector involvement and boost Guyana’s exports, Executive Director Wesley...
15-year-old clings to life, brutally stabbed by 28-year-old partner
A 15-year-old mother is fighting for her life at the New Amsterdam Hospital after being stabbed multiple times in Heatburn Village, East Bank Berbice. Tiana...
Foundation works begin on Hilton-branded 256-room resort
Major foundation works are underway on a Hilton-branded 256-room Georgetown Seafront Resort and Convention Centre, a GYD 63 billion investment secured under a 2025 agreement...
Ravindra, Santner, McConchie eliminate Sri Lanka
A stunning rearguard from Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie knocked Sri Lanka out of the 2026 T20 World Cup in spite of an electric start...
Powerlifting Federation: Novice athletes to take stage on March 8
The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) is preparing to kick off its 2026 season, with the first competition for novice athletes scheduled for March 8,...