May 9, 2026
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US$27.3M battery storage contract signed to strengthen national grid stability
Guyana signed a US$27.3 million contract on Friday with PowerChina International Group Limited for the development of a 60 MWh/30 MW Battery Energy Storage System,...
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A century-old farm blossoms into a welcoming tourism experience
For generations, the land at Singh’s Farm, Canal No. 1, Region Three, has provided more than crops — it has preserved a legacy.Today, farmer Jeyaram...
Professor Sands warns: Overturning 1899 award could destabilise global borders
Overturning the 1899 Arbitral Award that settled the Guyana-Venezuela border dispute would threaten the stability of international boundaries worldwide and “rekindle the embers of dead...
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 at...
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...
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 border...
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 in...
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, held...
Long-standing acceptance bars Venezuela’s challenge to 1899 award, Guyana argues
Distinguished international law expert Dr Nilufer Oral told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Venezuela accepted and complied with the 1899 Arbitral Award for...
Linden comes alive with Town Week
Linden is in the spotlight with a host of cultural, sporting and entertainment activities as Town Week 2026 continues, marking the town’s 56th anniversary. The...
President’s College retains kayaking title
Defending champions President’s College successfully retained their title at the ExxonMobil Guyana Regional Inter-Schools Kayaking Competition, finishing with 69 points. The competition, organised by Elite...
48 per cent of 51,000 e-traffic tickets issued unpaid
About 48 per cent of more than 51,000 traffic e-tickets issued under Guyana’s Safe Road Intelligence System (SRIS) remain unpaid, while over $205 million has...
Unidentified body discovered at Capoey Lake
Police in Regional Division Two are investigating the discovery of a decomposed body found on Friday at Capoey Lake on the Essequibo Coast. The yet-to-be-identified...
Leopold Street crowned kings of Georgetown street football
In a dazzling display, Leopold Street emerged as champions of the Georgetown leg of the Guinness Greatest of the Streets competition, claiming victory early on...
Family unity powers Lambert’s thriving food business
At Main and Theatre Alley in New Amsterdam, Region Six, the aroma of freshly prepared burgers and coffee tells a larger story of resilience, family...
Letter: CARICOM’s principled support for Guyana must be reflected in conduct of official engagements
Dear Editor, Venezuela’s new President, Delcy Rodriguez, by virtue of the fact that Nicolas Maduro has been removed by the US government and is on...
Press freedom report by Reporters Without Borders on Guyana ’deeply flawed,’ says Minister McCoy
The government has rejected a Reporters Without Borders (RSF) assessment that says press freedom has declined in the country, calling the findings “deeply flawed” and...