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July 14, 2026

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A livestock dealer and his family were robbed of more than $4.1 million in cash and jewellery after five masked bandits stormed their home in No. 1 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, on Monday night. Narinedat Ramnarine, 51, his wife, two daughters and three grandchildren — a three-year-old boy and two seven-year-old girls — were at home […]

July 13, 2026

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A 36-year-old Orealla Village man has been freed of a charge relating to the possession of ammunition after the court recently ruled that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The defendant, Rajiv Singh, called “Issac,” a chainsaw operator of Orealla Village, Corentyne River, Berbice, was charged with Possession of Ammunition […]

July 12, 2026

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Centenarian John “Johnny” Rudder of Islington Village on the East Bank of Berbice celebrated his 104th birthday on Sunday, marking more than a century of life defined by hard work, faith, family values and service to his community. Born on 12 July 1922, Rudder spent his early years growing up in Kortbradt Village on the […]

July 12, 2026

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Putting aside video games and his bicycle paid off for 11-year-old Nashon Xavier Thomas of Bethany Village, Region Two, who emerged as the third top performer from Bethany Primary School at the 2026 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Nashon, who is 11 years and five months old, has earned a place at Abram Zuil Secondary […]

July 12, 2026

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Hours of studying, countless past papers, early mornings, late nights and the unwavering support of parents and teachers have paid off for Region Six’s top 10 performers at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Topping Region Six with a perfect score is 11-year-old Kacy Kamal of Tain Primary School, who admitted she was overwhelmed […]

July 12, 2026

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The sod was turned on Saturday for the $528,370,300 redevelopment of the East Ruimveldt Market, marking the start of a major project to upgrade infrastructure and expand economic opportunities for vendors and shoppers. Speaking at the sod-turning ceremony, Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand said the rehabilitation followed a visit to the market […]

July 9, 2026

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Cuban national Yoel Rodriguez Barrientos, who bludgeoned his partner to death with a hammer then slit the throat of her 11-year-old daughter after the child walked in on the killing, was today sentenced to life imprisonment. Barrientos, 32, appeared before Justice Nicola Pierre at the Demerara High Court, where the sentence was handed down following […]

July 9, 2026

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The Adopt an Orphanage initiative has entered its fifth phase, continuing efforts to strengthen support for children living in residential care through partnerships involving the Government, the private sector, civil society and other stakeholders. First Lady Arya Ali launched the initiative in 2021 to help ease the financial pressures faced by children’s homes and orphanages […]

July 9, 2026

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Trinidad and Tobago has been officially welcomed as the 125th member of the Global Biodiversity Alliance. President Dr Irfaan Ali presented Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar with the certificate of membership on the sidelines of the CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Saint Lucia. The Global Biodiversity Alliance was established as a commitment made by Guyana […]

July 9, 2026

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SounDown, Guyana’s premier music and arts festival, will return for its third edition in November, with organisers promising an expanded event featuring a larger production, more entertainment and a broader cultural experience. The festival, organised by BPM Guyana, will once again be hosted at the Marriott Beachfront in Georgetown, where patrons can expect the introduction […]

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Corentyne family beaten, robbed of $4.1M in home invasion

Court dismisses ammunition charge against Orealla man after prosecution fails to prove case

Guyana’s oldest Seventh-day Adventist, John ‘Johnny’ Rudder of Islington Village, turns 104

Giving up video games, bicycle rides for studying pays off for young Bethany scholar

Aspiring lawyer, doctor and president among Region Six NGSA top students

Sod turned for $528M East Ruimveldt Market redevelopment

Cuban national who slit stepdaughter’s throat after hammering mother to death gets life imprisonment

Adopt an Orphanage initiative enters fifth phase, expands support for vulnerable children

Guyana welcomes Trinidad and Tobago to Global Biodiversity Alliance

SounDown returns November with bigger production, second stage

Don't just criticise, play meaningful role in O&G sector, Minister Bharrat tells Opposition

Local women outnumber men in skills training, says top workforce executive

Public servants can now raise concerns directly to Minister Ally through new app

Don’t just criticise, play meaningful role in O&G sector, Minister Bharrat tells Opposition

Local women outnumber men in skills training, says top workforce executive

Public servants can now raise concerns directly to Minister Ally through new app