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More than 50 Guyanese businesses, 85 per cent of them women-led, are slated to take part in Agro Fest 2026, scheduled for February 27 to...

Demerara Bank Limited is expanding its residential housing loan framework, raising the lending ceiling from $30 million to $40 million while maintaining a competitive interest...

United States-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, have turned to the Court of Appeal of Guyana in an attempt to pause ongoing...

Stabroek News, one of the country’s leading independent newspapers, will cease operations, its owners said, citing financial pressures and changing media consumption habits. In a...

Police have arrested four people, including a 19-year-old female, following an armed robbery at Herstelling New Scheme, East Bank Demerara, on Thursday evening. A 59-year-old...

Blessing Muzarabani claimed a career-best 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a brilliant 23-run win in the T20 World Cup. Set...

Residents of Anna Regina and the wider Essequibo Coast are set to benefit from a new sporting facility with the planned opening of the Anna...

Every household in Guyana is expected to gain access to treated water by the end of 2028, as the Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation...

A former prison officer was remanded to prison on Thursday after her bail application was denied in connection with the seizure of more than 345...

Some $2.8 billion has been set aside for the Georgetown Enhancement Programme, aimed at improving infrastructure, public spaces, and restoring iconic sites across the capital....

The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) said it has been formally notified by overseas law enforcement authorities that cocaine was discovered concealed in two separate...

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has officially gained Olympic affiliation, the organization said on Friday. The move follows unanimous approval from the Executive Committee and...

Residents of Fort Wellington and surrounding communities will have faster access to public services following the opening of a new Government Service Centre on Wednesday....

The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) will hold the National U16 Rapid Chess Championship on Sunday at Christ Church Secondary School, with games starting at 9:00...

Credit to households has nearly doubled since 2019, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh said. Responding...

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley secured her third election victory, with her Barbados Labour Party (BLP) sweeping all seats in the island nation’s House of...

Businesses in Guyana had the opportunity on Tuesday to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform customer experiences during an Executive Thought Leadership Roundtable. The...

The Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation is implementing measures to prevent sudden disruptions in electricity supply and reduce prolonged power outages, Minister Deodat Indar...

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said on Friday that drivers who fail to pay traffic tickets will face stricter penalties under a new technology-driven enforcement...

The National Schools Athletics Championships is on the horizon, and a venue has been confirmed for the long-running event. The National Track and Field Centre...

Given all the pre-match hype about their 2016 encounters, this contest could well have been set up for a fall. Instead, all the chat about...

Several individuals were arrested on Wednesday as the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) carried out a targeted joint law enforcement operation at a money exchange...

A family of eight was left homeless after a fire gutted their house at Onderneeming Sand Pit, Red Village, on Monday evening, destroying the building...

The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Epilepsy Foundation of Guyana (EFG) are working to promote inclusivity and athlete welfare in the local sporting community....

Guyana’s emerging boxing talent was on full display on Saturday when the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) staged the Michael Paris Pepsi U16 Developmental Tournament at...

A Recycling and Composting Centre at the Haags Bosch Sanitary Landfill in Eccles, East Bank Demerara, was officially launched by the Ministry of Local Government...

Efforts to reduce gaps in Guyana’s seafood value chain and support more stable, profitable business relationships were the focus of a one-day workshop held on...

The $865 million Belle Vue Pump Station is now 29 per cent complete, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said on Tuesday. Speaking during the 2026 Budget...

Guyana Defence Force Commanding Officer Colonel Lorraine Foster on Tuesday reaffirmed that “service before self is non-negotiable.” She was speaking at the Guyana Defence Force...

The President of the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG), Amanda Hermonstine, has praised the government for its support of track and field following the opening...

Pakistan 190 for 9 (Farhan 73, Babar 46, Shadab 30, van Schalkwyk 4-25) beat USA 158 for 8 (Ranjane 51, Jahangir 49, Tariq 3-27, Shadab...

The Committee of Supply on Monday approved over $6.9 billion for the appropriated current expenditure for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the hosting of...

Kishan Bacchus claimed first place at the ANSA McAL Guyana-sponsored Aperol Spritz golf tournament, posting a winning net 66 in a day of competitive play...

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said her opposition colleague Juan Pablo Guanipa has been kidnapped just hours after being released from detention. The Nobel...

The Auditor General’s Office is seeking approval to create 12 new positions for oil and gas specialists as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s...

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has been awarded Roraima’s highest honour, the Order of Merit Fort São Joaquim, in recognition of his leadership in strengthening economic...

The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) facilitated $157 billion in non-oil investments in 2025 alone, and over $1 trillion in the past five years, figures...

Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira on Monday said a $78 million allocation to the Guyana Technical Training College (GTTC) is primarily for...

400 metres specialist Arinze Chance set a new track record at the Bayroc Synthetic Facility in Linden on Saturday, winning his season opener in 46.49...

Economist Richard Rambarran has dispelled claims that oil fund resources are being spent on infrastructure and capital projects at the expense of citizens. Speaking on...