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CM Sachin Pitamber and Ciel Clement claimed top honours at the I-CEE-sponsored Grand Prix 3 chess tournament, held over two weekends at the David Rose...

A 39-year-old carpenter has pleaded guilty to the murder of 69-year-old Akbar Sain, the former owner of a supermarket in Williamsburg, Corentyne, Berbice. Satesh Ramnerish...

The February 2026 sitting of the Berbice Criminal Assizes in Region Six officially got under way on Tuesday, with 92 accused persons scheduled to face...

Police are investigating after what is believed to be a human skull was discovered on the Number One Foreshore at Albion, Corentyne Berbice, on Monday....

Guyana announced on Tuesday that the Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) has issued 9,085,923 TREES carbon credits for 2023, marking the country’s third consecutive year...

c This was reaffirmed by Amerindian Affairs Minister Sarah Browne as the government moved to counter claims that facilities in Region One are not functioning....

A Guyanese man has been awarded US$75,000 in damages after being unlawfully detained in The Bahamas for 102 days under “degrading and inhumane conditions,” a...

Popular Indian singers Pawandeep Rajan and Chetna Bhardwaj are set to perform live in Guyana later this month as part of a major cultural concert...

Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill defended the government’s substantial investments in the country’s infrastructure sector on Monday, highlighting the benefits to citizens through improved...

A 12-member jury was empanelled on Tuesday at the Berbice High Court as the trial of a 40-year-old contractor accused of raping a child got...

Education Minister Sonia Parag said on Monday that the government will address school infrastructure issues once they are reported, defending the 2026 budget against criticism...

Guyana has seen strong growth in jobs and earnings across multiple sectors, with unemployment falling sharply in recent years, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said...

CM Sachin Pitamber and Ciel Clement emerged as champions of the I-CEE-sponsored Grand Prix 3, held at the David Rose Special School, concluding on Sunday....

Three persons sustained serious injuries following a motor vehicle accident along the Brahan Public Road, West Coast Berbice, on Monday. According to police reports, the...

The Governments of Guyana and Belize have reaffirmed their longstanding friendship and Caribbean ties by signing a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen...

The Iwokrama River Lodge has retained its Good Travel Seal Certification following a recent assessment under the Good Travel Experiences framework of the Good Travel...

The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) has relaunched the Tourism Development Fund (TDF), a voluntary, industry-led initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s tourism...

The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has expressed deep concern over new restrictions on media coverage of the ongoing Budget Debates in the National Assembly. The...

The care economy is growing rapidly, with caregivers receiving training, mentorship, and business financing, alongside a $1.5 billion direct injection into the sector. Minister of...

Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh has postponed his ruling to February 9 in the case involving US-indicted businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed,...

The aviation sector is experiencing exponential growth, with increased air carriers boosting seating and travel capacity, infrastructural developments enhancing quality of service, and the expansion...

Tulsieram Singh, also known as “Fish Man,” a resident of New Road on the Essequibo Coast, died today from electrocution. The incident occurred around midday...

The ICC has said it “expects the PCB to explore a mutually acceptable resolution, which protects the interests of all stakeholders,” following the Pakistan government’s...

Pakistan will boycott their game against India at the 2026 T20 World Cup. A post issued by the Government of Pakistan’s official X account said...

Candidate Master Sachin Pitamber and Woman Candidate Master Jessica Callender are leading the Open and Female categories, respectively, after four rounds of the I-CEE Grand...

Guysons Chief Executive Officer Faizal Khan has been re-elected chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) on Thursday. A release said Khan’s...

The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has warned the public against the sale and use of cartoon-themed “1-gram” zip-lock packaging, saying the items are commonly associated...

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said the government remains keen on developing the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project, which is expected to add 165 MW...

Nine individuals were arrested, charged, and brought before courts in January for breaches of mining laws, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Saturday. The...

Concerns are mounting over the pace of the investigation into the killing of Leon Baird, widely known as “Rasta,” amid reports of suspected sightings, uncollected...

Pharmacy students were urged on Thursday to prioritise research and innovation as key drivers of advancing healthcare, during the opening of the Eighth Student Research...

Originally from Perseverance, Region Two, Guyana, 35-year-old Kamlawattie Persaud has achieved international recognition while living in Delhi, India, becoming the first female author from Guyana...

Plans have been unveiled to regularise and redevelop the Soesdyke Junction along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, creating a centralised economic hub while ensuring that existing vendors...

Guyana’s ability to meet the demands of its rapidly expanding sectors remains a major challenge, as widening capacity gaps threaten to slow the country’s pace...

In a thrilling showdown at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers, Guyana emerged victorious with a stunning 2–0 triumph over host nation Aruba at Stadion Guillermo...

The driver in a deadly accident on Thursday on the southern carriageway of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, East Bank Demerara, was unlicensed and...

A man was killed and two others injured in a shooting on Thursday evening in Albouystown, Georgetown, police said. Kevon Ridley, known as “Author,” a...

Some $21.9 billion has been allocated for the continued development of the country’s water supply and delivery systems, with new wells, water treatment plants and...

Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore has signalled his willingness to work with Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand, in light of recent tensions....

Guyanese businesses are urged to prepare for a more uncertain and competitive global trading environment at Global Trade 2026: Challenges and Opportunities, a one-day luncheon...