May 6, 2026
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Lampkin gets 25 years for fatal stabbing of Kevin Serraphin
Keno Lampkin, also known as “Cuz,” was on Wednesday sentenced to 25 years in prison for manslaughter after fatally stabbing Kevin Serraphin during a violent...
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New wing commissioned at Sophia Primary to ease overcrowding
Students of Sophia Primary School are now benefiting from an expanded and upgraded learning environment following the commissioning of a new school wing aimed...
Venezuela tells ICJ judges it does not recognise the court’s authority, wants out-of-court settlement
Venezuela on Wednesday told judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that it does not recognise the court’s authority to hear its long-standing...
Persaud secures NTFGL Tour #2 title after tiebreaker playoff
Vidish Persaud captured top honours in a tightly contested finish at the National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) Tour #2, edging Rohan Albert on a...
Delivery driver remanded on gun and ammunition charges
An Albertown delivery driver was on Tuesday remanded to prison after being charged with possession of ammunition and a firearm without a licence, following an...
High Court trial opens in Henry boys’ murder case
Nearly six years after the brutal killings of teenage cousins Joel and Isaiah Henry sent shockwaves across Guyana, the High Court trial into their deaths...
Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87
Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at the age of 87, the...
Smaller balls for women’s rugby ’worst decision ever’
England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn's WXV Global Series is "the worst decision someone has ever made". Size...
Shooters emerge champions at One Guyana Dominoes Tournament
Team Shooters emerged victorious at the Prime Minister’s Annual One Guyana Dominoes Tournament on Tuesday, topping a competitive field in the finals held at Shanghai’s...
Girls’ chess camp extends reach to Region Three
The Guyana Women in Chess Community (GWICC), under the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF), on Saturday launched a girls’ chess camp in Region Three, aiming to...
Heritage, culture and cuisine celebrated at Sanskriti in Palmyra
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS) on Tuesday staged its signature cultural event, Sanskriti, at the Indian Arrival Monument in Palmyra, Berbice, to mark 188...
GDF patrol targeted twice on Tuesday; no injuries reported
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has confirmed that one of its patrols encountered hostile fire twice on Tuesday afternoon while conducting border security operations...
Tassa, dance and tradition light up Indian Arrival Day commemoration at Highbury
Pride in culture and tradition was evident at Highbury, East Bank Berbice, Region Six, where a large crowd gathered for a cultural programme hosted by...
Easier and safer commute for school children, farmers of Kariako Village
Residents of Kariako Village, Region One in the Barama River, are celebrating a major community development with the arrival of their first-ever transport service. The...
Sacrifice and survival: Bush Lot pays tribute to Indian indentured legacy
The story of endurance, identity and cultural survival took centre stage on Tuesday as residents gathered at Bush Lot for Indian Arrival Day commemorations,...
Global energy shift must not compromise supply stability, President tells Texas conference
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has called for a balanced global approach to energy development, warning that the transition to cleaner energy will require massive investment...