May 19, 2026
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No approved fare hike for minibuses, taxis or speedboats, says Minister Edghill
No increase in public transportation fares has been approved for minibuses, hire cars, speedboats or airport taxis, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said on Monday,...
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55,000 acres of new farmland to open in Region Five, says Minister Mustapha
An additional 55,000 acres of farmland will soon become available in Region Five as the government advances major drainage and irrigation works aimed at expanding...
EPA testing sound levels at Seawall amid push to balance nightlife and neighbourhood peace
The government is moving to implement sound alarms across the country as it seeks to strike a balance between the growing entertainment sector and...
Passports returned as investigation launched into death, mistreatment of Indian workers
The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning has launched an investigation into allegations of poor treatment, occupational safety and health violations, and labour concerns involving...
UN joins Guyana-led biodiversity alliance
The Government of Guyana and the United Nations have signed a Declaration of Intent to formalise UN participation in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, strengthening cooperation...
US eyes stronger Guyana bauxite output for global market supply chain
The United States sees significant potential for the expansion of Guyana’s bauxite industry as part of wider efforts to deepen economic cooperation and attract more...
No bank account needed for rice farmers’ support payments, says Minister Mustapha
Rice farmers in Guyana will receive government support payments even if they do not have bank accounts, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said on Saturday, seeking...
Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
A Spanish court has ordered the country's tax authority to refund €55m (£48m, $64m) to singer Shakira after ruling that the money was improperly collected...
Ithaca farmer remanded over alleged cannabis trafficking in minibus
A 30-year-old West Bank Berbice farmer has been remanded to prison after appearing in court on a narcotics trafficking charge linked to the alleged discovery...
Bath Settlement man remanded for stealing colognes, clothing and cash from boutique
A 30-year-old man accused of breaking into a boutique at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, and stealing a quantity of merchandise and cash was on...
Members of GDF, NISA trained to tackle evolving cyber threats
Members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) have been trained in advanced cybersecurity strategies through a two-day...
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern. The agency...
Banking sector entering new era with real-time payment, international banks
Guyana is on the cusp of a sweeping transformation of its financial sector, with two landmark payment systems set to go live and three major...
Younge edges Bullen in thrilling start to GTA Independence Open
The Guyana Tennis Association, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, on Sunday launched its 60th Independence Anniversary Open Tournament at the...
New regional executive officers appointed
President Dr Irfaan Ali has approved the appointment of Regional Executive Officers (REOs) across all administrative regions of Guyana. The appointments form part of ongoing...
’Song, Soul and Taste’ marks grand return of Guyana Festival
The long-awaited return of the Guyana Festival exploded into life on Friday night as hundreds gathered at the Guyana National Stadium for a vibrant celebration...