Apr 26, 2026
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Prison pickup involved in three-vehicle collision
A three-vehicle collision involving a pickup reportedly linked to the Guyana Prison Service resulted in one car overturning along the East Coast Berbice Highway...
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Washington’s biggest annual dinner transformed into chaos — and a crime scene
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were seated on the stage of the cavernous Washington Hilton ballroom just after 8:30 p.m. ET on...
$181 million incubator opens in Lethem to expand agro-processing, SMEs
A $181 million Business Incubator Centre and Agro-Processing Facility was commissioned on Saturday in Lethem, Region Nine, aimed at strengthening agro-processing and small business development...
Jagdeo urges “new thinking” on climate finance, urbanisation challenges
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Friday urged Commonwealth countries to make the most of new opportunities to access climate finance and advance development. He joined...
US agrees Venezuelan government can pay Maduro’s legal fees, ending weekslong standoff
The US has agreed to allow the Venezuelan government to fund the defense of ousted President Nicolás Maduro, ending a legal standoff that has...
Stop-and-search operation leads to 45lbs cannabis seizure, two arrested at Weldaad
Two men are in police custody after ranks in Regional Division 5 intercepted a vehicle carrying a quantity of suspected cannabis during a stop-and-search...
Fleeing motorcycle bandits fall in drain, leave haversack with cash behind
Two robbery suspects fell into a drain after their motorcycle collided during a police chase following an armed robbery at a business place at...
Campbellville man shot, robbed of chain during early-morning attack
A 37-year-old bodywork technician of Delph Street, Campbellville, Georgetown, is hospitalised in stable condition after he was shot during an armed robbery early Saturday morning....
One year on: Adriana Younge’s mother questions initial probe, pushes for inquest to be televised
On the first anniversary of Adriana Younge’s death, her mother, Amecia Simon, said more could have been done in the early stages after her daughter...
Ramsaroop: Domestic investment hits $64 billion, accounts for a rising share of investment inflows
Local investors accounted for $64 billion of the $157 billion in investment agreements signed in Guyana last year, underscoring the growing role of domestic...
Light rail system under active consideration, says President
The establishment of a modern rail transit system remains under active review as the Government advances key initiatives aimed at improving the national transport network....
Garbage truck rollout reaches 63 nationwide with Linden, Mahdia allocations
Two garbage compactor trucks were handed over on Friday to the municipalities of Linden and Mahdia to boost solid waste management and improve service delivery....
New boats ease journey to school for Lilydale and Akawini pupils
Safer and more reliable transportation for schoolchildren in riverine communities has been strengthened with the provision of a boat and engine to Lilydale Primary School...
No furniture shortage in Region 10 schools, says Education Officer
Region Ten Education Officer La Shanna Anderson has refuted claims circulating on social media that schools in the region are facing a shortage of classroom...
Culture meets comfort: Hospitality sector elevated with opening of Four Points by Sheraton Georgetown
The local hospitality landscape has received a significant boost with the commissioning of the Four Points by Sheraton Georgetown, located along the Heroes Highway. The...
EU, Guyana sign €8.9 million health, pharmaceutical cooperation deals
The European Union and Guyana have strengthened cooperation in health and pharmaceutical development through new agreements worth a combined €8.9 million under the EU’s Global...