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Julian Mohabir is the Pegasus Young Knights Challenge Champion after playing spectacularly in the inaugural chess competition hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) at...

Work will soon begin on the second phase of Silica City, the country’s first smart and sustainable urban development, Housing Minister Collin Croal said on...

Six persons living with disabilities on Wednesday received loans worth $3 million through a revolving fund aimed at supporting entrepreneurs, the Ministry of Tourism, Industry...

President Mohamed Irfaan Ali met on Tuesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, with talks focusing on regional security,...

Youth and women entrepreneurs in agriculture will benefit from Massy Stores’ recent donation of one million dollars’ worth of Algas Organic Total Plant Tonic Concentrate...

Construction of the Makouria and Bonasika bridges is now underway as part of the government’s plan to improve connectivity between Parika and the hinterland regions,...

A 19-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a 20-year-old man in the North West District, police said. Naderia James, from...

The Ministry of Labour has opened an investigation into a fatal workplace accident that killed a 28-year-old man on Monday at Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast...

Guyana on Tuesday reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and called for stronger international action to end Israel’s occupation of...

The government is stepping up efforts to modernise waste management by developing new sanitary landfill sites across the country’s 10 administrative regions. The initiative is...

Guyana aims to welcome three million transiting passengers through its ports and attract at least one million visitors by 2030, Tourism Minister Susan Rodrigues said...

At least one employee of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has been detained as police investigate the alleged disappearance of approximately $5 million in cash...

Iconic former cricket umpire Dickie Bird has died at the age of 92. Bird, whose first-class playing career was cut short by injury, went on...

The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Guyana has taken issue with what it says is an increase in unjustified public criticism of judicial...

A total of 92 participants, most of them women, have graduated from specialised training programmes aimed at preparing them for Guyana’s growing service industry. The...

Guyana and Oman on Monday signed an Air Services Agreement at the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada, aimed...

A 28-year-old Cuban national, identified as Dayrovis Martinez Mendoza of Foulis, East Coast Demerara, lost his life earlier today (Monday) after a fence wall collapsed...

Dr. Martin Pertab has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA). He was officially welcomed to the agency...

Vendors in Georgetown are welcoming the government’s newly announced City Revival Plan, saying it will bring much-needed improvements to the historic Bourda Market. The plan,...

Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues has announced a strategic shift towards enhancing visitor experiences in Guyana's tourism sector. Speaking at the launch of...

Demerara Bank will launch a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Revolving Programme on Saturday at its corporate office, setting aside $10 million to support Guyanese start-ups...

The Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning has launched a series of outreaches, commencing with the community of East Ruimveldt. The initiative, spearheaded by newly...

Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Sunday, at Hill Foot, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, which claimed the life of a male driver (identity still...

The Government of Guyana has granted approval for the Hammerhead Field Development Plan (FDP) and issued the corresponding Petroleum Production Licence (PPL), clearing the way...

Following a trilateral meeting on September 19 among Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname, Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle expressed satisfaction with the discussions and confirmed...

0Trinbago Knight Riders clinched the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League title with a nail-biting three-wicket victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors at the Guyana...

A couple of decades ago, India had to be at their very best to go toe-to-toe with Pakistan in white-ball cricket. A decade ago, they...

A 21-year-old tourist guide, John Elliot of Surama Village, North Rupununi, was allegedly stabbed to death early Sunday morning during an Amerindian Heritage celebration at...

Twenty-four prefabricated homes have been completed and handed over to beneficiaries at the Yarrowkabra Homestead Project along the Soesdyke–Linden Highway, officials said on Sunday. The...

A young mother is mourning the death of her daughter, five-year-old Supriya Khan, a pupil of Parika Back Primary School, who died Friday afternoon after...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the United Kingdom’s decision to formally recognise a Palestinian state, more than 100 years after the Balfour Declaration...

The local public healthcare system is set for a major boost, with 15 additional dialysis units expected to come online before the end of this...

Most government services in Guyana will be fully digitised before the end of the second quarter of 2026, President Dr Irfaan Ali said, outlining his...

Guyana’s motor racing veteran Mark Vieira will debut his new Porsche GT3 at the Caribbean Clash of Champions on November 2 at the South Dakota...

An interview with Mohamed Irfaan Ali, president of Guyana By David Gelles Tucked beside Venezuela and Brazil, Guyana is full of lush tropical rainforests and...

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) intercepted 66.8 kilograms of suspected cocaine at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Saturday, authorities confirmed. Acting on intelligence,...

Discussions are set to begin on the integration of the Brand Guyana Gondola into Massy Stores across the Caribbean, the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest)...

Farmers of Siriki Sands, New Heaven, Pomeroon River, are set to benefit from a major boost in land preparation and cultivation following the delivery of...

For years, Orlene Lewis, a mother and grandmother from the Charity Squatting Area, dreamed of owning a safe and stable home for her family. On...

The stage is set for a blockbuster showdown in the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final, as the Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago...