Feb 27, 2026
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Eileen Walrond recounts journey to 100
Eileen Walrond is set to celebrate her 100th birthday on Saturday, marking a milestone she says she long believed she would reach. Human Services and...
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National Chess Championship qualifiers open on Saturday
The 2026 National Chess Championship Qualifiers will begin on Saturday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall from 0900 hrs, the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) said....
Coaches to receive injury prevention training
Forty-five participants have registered for an upcoming physiotherapy seminar for coaches, signalling strong early interest in what is being described as a first-of-its-kind initiative to...
President Ali to kick off world’s largest offshore energy event
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has announced that President Irfaan Ali will officially open the 2026 OTC in Houston, Texas. President Ali will deliver the...
Pilot suspended after ASL aircraft overruns Mathews Ridge runway
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has suspended the licence of an Air Services Limited (ASL) pilot following an aircraft incident today, at Mathews Ridge,...
Eye care and health vouchers expanded to all citizens across Guyana
The Ministry of Health signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday with 67 private health facilities to ensure the continued delivery of healthcare voucher...
No more reactive policing, Minister Walrond tells Inspectors’ Conference
The Guyana Police Force’s annual Inspectors’ Conference opened on Wednesday, with Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond declaring that 2026 will not be a year for...
App linking farmers to market information, support services launched
The Farmers Connect App, a digital platform linking farmers with extension officers, market information, and technical support, has been officially launched by the Ministry of...
World Trade Centre Georgetown working to help SMEs access international markets
The World Trade Centre Georgetown plans to formally introduce membership and associate arrangements to deepen private sector involvement and boost Guyana’s exports, Executive Director Wesley...
15-year-old clings to life, brutally stabbed by 28-year-old partner
A 15-year-old mother is fighting for her life at the New Amsterdam Hospital after being stabbed multiple times in Heatburn Village, East Bank Berbice. Tiana...
Foundation works begin on Hilton-branded 256-room resort
Major foundation works are underway on a Hilton-branded 256-room Georgetown Seafront Resort and Convention Centre, a GYD 63 billion investment secured under a 2025 agreement...
Ravindra, Santner, McConchie eliminate Sri Lanka
A stunning rearguard from Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie knocked Sri Lanka out of the 2026 T20 World Cup in spite of an electric start...
Powerlifting Federation: Novice athletes to take stage on March 8
The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) is preparing to kick off its 2026 season, with the first competition for novice athletes scheduled for March 8,...
Post-mortem: Psychiatric patient died from asphyxia
A post-mortem examination has confirmed that 52-year-old Ravinand Yudheshwar Bishram, known as “Ravi,” died from asphyxia and bronchoaspiration, caused by inhalation of blood into the...
Domestic dispute on Corentyne ends in death and hospitalisation
Patrick Mahendra Singh, 46, a cane harvester, is dead and his wife hospitalized following a domestic incident in Corentyne, Berbice, police said. The incident followed...
14-year-old dies one month after giving birth
A close relative is in custody following the death of a 14-year-old mother from Good Hope Village, Essequibo Coast, who passed away nearly a month...
E-procurement platform launched to strengthen transparency and fairness
The Government Procurement Opportunities Website has been officially launched by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), providing a centralised digital platform to increase...
Upgrades planned for La Penitence Market
Upgrades are planned for the La Penitence Market after vendors raised concerns about conditions at the facility. During a recent visit to the market, Local...