May 16, 2026
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Ogle waterfront project to feature Guyana’s first crystal lagoon
Monarch Group has officially unveiled Monarch Bay, a master-planned waterfront community set to introduce Guyana’s first Crystal Lagoons® technology as part of a broader vision...
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GCCI raises concerns over foreign investors’ exclusion of Guyanese businesses
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has raised concerns over what it described as the growing exclusion of local businesses from supply chains...
Chinese deny displacing local truckers, say filling capacity gaps
The Chinese Association of Enterprise has called for dialogue between its members and local truck drivers in an effort to reach an amicable solution over...
Aggressive push to ease overcrowding at Region 10 schools
Authorities in Region Ten are expanding education infrastructure with six new school buildings aimed at reducing overcrowding and improving access to quality education across the...
Routledge says ExxonMobil investing in Guyana beyond oil operations
As Guyana undergoes rapid transformation driven by its oil wealth, ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge said the company is increasing investment not only in operations...
FLOW project to eliminate 5.7 million plastic bottles, boost clean water access in Region Three schools
A new water purification initiative in Region Three is projected to eliminate more than 5.7 million plastic bottles over the next three years, while expanding...
Security guard remanded on drug trafficking charge
A 40-year-old security guard was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing in court on a charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of...
Laine Avenue man remanded over fatal Albouystown stabbing
A 28-year-old man from Laine Avenue was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing in court on a murder charge in connection with a fatal...
Motie joins Tridents; Hetmyer and Hope stay with Amazon Warriors
The Guyana Amazon Warriors made their picks at the 2026 CPL Draft, but a familiar face will no longer be playing for the franchise. Wicket-taking...
Contractor remanded over deadly altercation involving taxi driver
A 21-year-old contractor was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing on a manslaughter charge linked to the death of a taxi driver following an...
Tractor operator gets 18-year sentence for killing drinking buddy
A tractor operator was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Thursday for the fatal stabbing of his drinking companion in Upper Berbice River. Maxton...
US sees Guyana as key partner for technology, AI development
The United States is seeking closer collaboration with Guyana and the private sector to accelerate investment in technology and artificial intelligence, US Under Secretary of...
Gas-to-Energy project on course for first power by year-end
The 300 MW Wales Gas-to-Energy project, Guyana’s largest infrastructure initiative to date, is advancing, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips saying the contractor has...
Vandals steal computers, cables and crops, attempt to torch Christianburg Secondary
Repeated acts of vandalism and theft at the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School have raised concerns among education officials, with authorities appealing to residents to help...
Mother appeals for urgent help as 10-month-old battles rare brain disease
A 10-month-old boy in Guyana is facing a life-threatening rare brain condition that is destroying brain cells, as his family urgently seeks funds for further...
US$28M Brickdam Police Station set for December completion
The new, state-of-the-art Brickdam Police Station is set for completion by year-end, with 85 per cent of major works already completed. Home Affairs Minister Oneidge...