Jun 1, 2026
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Man swallowed up by waves while trying to save drowning wife at Unity Beach
Lyodisa Waldron, 21, and Special Constable Andri Francis, 29, are missing after being swept under by strong currents while swimming at Unity Beach on the...
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Aviation body warns of heavy fines and imprisonment for airstrip tampering
The Aviation Operators Association of Guyana (AOAG) has warned that tampering with aviation infrastructure is a serious offence under civil aviation regulations, carrying fines of...
No deaths reported as aviation authority launches investigation into Region Seven aircraft accident
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched an investigation into an aircraft accident involving a Cessna 182P, registration N9347G, which occurred near the Aricheng...
GDF and Running Brave capture top honours in Jubilee Road Relay
Guyana Defence Force Track Club and Running Brave Athletics Club surged to victory on Saturday as scores of spectators lined the streets of Georgetown for...
Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport
The Guyana Police Force is urging citizens to report irregularities within the public transportation system, saying increased public cooperation is needed to improve accountability and...
Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association
Attorney Arudranauth Gossai was elected President of The Bar Association of Guyana on Friday, following elections at the association’s 47th Annual General Meeting held via...
Soldier injured in hostile fire from Venezuelan shore
A member of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) was injured on Friday after a border patrol came under fire along the Cuyuni River in Region...
Housing construction support programme to be launched later this year, says VP Jagdeo
A programme to support housing construction will be launched later this year as the government moves to assist residents with building their homes, Vice President...
Spice Route brings aromatic Indian flavours to Georgetown’s dining scene
Spice Route Restaurant & Bar officially opened on Thursday evening at Lot 165 Crown Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, introducing authentic Indian cuisine and bold flavours to...
60 boxers ready to light up GBA Development card
Some 60 fighters are expected to compete in the Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) latest Development Tournament on Saturday, said national coach Lennox Daniels. The tournament,...
Migrant unit, grants and curriculum reforms rolled out to improve education access for migrant students
The Education Ministry is strengthening measures to improve access to schooling for migrant children amid concerns that some remain outside the formal education system. This...
Guyana, Saudi delegation discuss beef production, Skeldon sugar revival
Guyana stepped up efforts to attract foreign investment in the agriculture sector on Wednesday, holding talks with a Saudi delegation on expanding beef production and...
Linden educators mark Independence with culture and cuisine showcase
Educators in Linden, Region Ten, marked Guyana’s 60th Independence anniversary with a cultural showcase highlighting the country’s ethnic diversity, heritage and unity. The event, titled...
Grenada PM joins Guyanese diaspora in Diamond Jubilee Independence celebration
The Office of the Honorary Consul of Guyana, in collaboration with the Guyanese diaspora in Grenada, hosted a celebration marking the 60th anniversary of Guyana’s...
Women farmers turn to climate-smart techniques for better yields and income
Across farms and training sites from Essequibo to Region Five, women are quietly reshaping their futures through a climate-smart agriculture programme designed to turn knowledge...
CPL and GSL launch special ticket promotion for fans
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have launched a limited-time ticket bundle promotion aimed at boosting...
Embrace compassion and generosity, says ERC in Eid-ul-Adha message
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends heartfelt greetings to Guyana’s Muslim community and to all Guyanese as the nation’s Islamic brothers and sisters observe Eid-ul-Adha....
Two teenagers among three held in Providence murder probe
A 69-year-old Providence man was found dead in his home with multiple injuries to the head, and three suspects are now in police custody as...