May 28, 2026
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Miner dies in pit collapse at Chi Chi Backdam
A 25-year-old miner from Region Nine died on Tuesday afternoon after a mining pit collapsed at Chi Chi Backdam along the Upper Mazaruni River, police...
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Arson leaves Corentyne mother, four children homeless
A Corentyne mother and her four children are homeless after a fire, confirmed to have been deliberately set, destroyed their two-bedroom home at Free Yard,...
France reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty in Independence Day message
French President Emmanuel Macron has extended warm congratulations to Guyana on the occasion of its 60th Independence anniversary, while reaffirming France’s strong commitment to the...
Nandlall pushes for stronger CFATF–judiciary ties to combat financial crime
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has called on the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) to strengthen its institutional relationship with regional judiciaries to improve conviction...
Taxi driver remanded in connection with discovery of 10 AK-47s
Stephen Rajah, 33, a taxi driver of Back Street, Goed Fortuin Village, West Bank Demerara, was remanded to prison on Thursday after being charged with...
Hannif, Deo claim top honours at Lusignan golf tournament
Richard Hannif and Joaan Deo emerged as the top performers at the Readymix Concrete Limited and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Golf Tournament at...
Grenada PM joins Guyanese diaspora in Diamond Jubilee Independence celebration
The Office of the Honorary Consul of Guyana, in collaboration with the Guyanese diaspora in Grenada, hosted a celebration marking the 60th anniversary of...
Women farmers turn to climate-smart techniques for better yields and income
Across farms and training sites from Essequibo to Region Five, women are quietly reshaping their futures through a climate-smart agriculture programme designed to turn knowledge...
CPL and GSL launch special ticket promotion for fans
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have launched a limited-time ticket bundle promotion aimed at boosting...
New bond scheme to channel diaspora funds into development projects
The government of Guyana will launch a diaspora bond within a week to raise funds from citizens living abroad for public infrastructure projects, President...
US values strong relations with Guyana, supports accountability and transparency, says Secretary Rubio
The United States says it values its strong relationship with Guyana and supports efforts aimed at promoting transparency, accountability and long-term stability as the country...
Embrace compassion and generosity, says ERC in Eid-ul-Adha message
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends heartfelt greetings to Guyana’s Muslim community and to all Guyanese as the nation’s Islamic brothers and sisters observe Eid-ul-Adha....
PPP extends Eid-ul-Adha greetings to Muslim community
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends heartfelt Eid-ul-Adha greetings to all our Muslim brothers and sisters across Guyana and throughout the diaspora. Eid-ul-Adha, one of...
Two teenagers among three held in Providence murder probe
A 69-year-old Providence man was found dead in his home with multiple injuries to the head, and three suspects are now in police custody as...
Turkeyen woman dies in Sarah Johanna accident
A 29-year-old woman died and two others were injured in a late-night accident on the Sarah Johanna Access Road, East Bank Demerara, on Sunday. Dead...
Doctors in Guyana complete landmark cross-continental robotic heart surgery
Guyana on Tuesday entered a new era of medical innovation after surgeons at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation successfully performed the country’s first robotic and...