May 20, 2026
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Father, 4-year-old son die after speeding car plunges into canal
A tragic accident along the Lesbeholden Public Road, Black Bush Polder, on Wednesday afternoon claimed the lives of a father and his young son after...
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ILO specialist urges stronger workforce planning as healthcare, construction sectors hardest hit by labour shortages
Stronger workforce planning and more effective labour market data systems are needed to address skills shortages that could constrain Guyana’s rapid economic expansion, a labour...
Nandlall says ordinary citizens fronting political cases not exempt from costs
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has announced the government’s intention to pursue costs in the Forward Movement Guyana (FMG) failed ballot exclusion case, cautioning that ordinary...
High Court registrar testifies in election fraud case on custody of SOPs, SORs
The High Court Registrar took the witness stand on Wednesday as the election fraud case continued at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where key electoral documents...
Guyana needs a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to heal old wounds, says Bissember
Diplomat and senior lecturer at the University of Guyana Neville Bissember has called for the development of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address past...
New AutoCAD laboratory expands vocational training for Region Five students
The commissioning of a new AutoCAD laboratory at Bygeval Secondary School is expected to expand technical and vocational education opportunities for students across several communities...
Jagdeo: Sustainable jobs for Amerindian communities top priority
Creating sustainable employment opportunities for Amerindian communities remains a top government priority, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo told village leaders from across Region Two during an...
Region Two outreach delivers on-the-spot solutions; some matters deferred
Housing, land disputes, drainage, employment and public assistance were among the key concerns raised by residents during a government outreach led by Vice President Bharrat...
EPA testing sound levels at Seawall amid push to balance nightlife and neighbourhood peace
The government is moving to implement sound alarms across the country as it seeks to strike a balance between the growing entertainment sector and the...
Passports returned as investigation launched into death, mistreatment of Indian workers
The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning has launched an investigation into allegations of poor treatment, occupational safety and health violations, and labour concerns involving...
UN joins Guyana-led biodiversity alliance
The Government of Guyana and the United Nations have signed a Declaration of Intent to formalise UN participation in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, strengthening cooperation...
US eyes stronger Guyana bauxite output for global market supply chain
The United States sees significant potential for the expansion of Guyana’s bauxite industry as part of wider efforts to deepen economic cooperation and attract more...
Ithaca farmer remanded over alleged cannabis trafficking in minibus
A 30-year-old West Bank Berbice farmer has been remanded to prison after appearing in court on a narcotics trafficking charge linked to the alleged discovery...
Bath Settlement man remanded for stealing colognes, clothing and cash from boutique
A 30-year-old man accused of breaking into a boutique at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, and stealing a quantity of merchandise and cash was on...
Members of GDF, NISA trained to tackle evolving cyber threats
Members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) have been trained in advanced cybersecurity strategies through a two-day...
Banking sector entering new era with real-time payment, international banks
Guyana is on the cusp of a sweeping transformation of its financial sector, with two landmark payment systems set to go live and three major...
Younge edges Bullen in thrilling start to GTA Independence Open
The Guyana Tennis Association, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, on Sunday launched its 60th Independence Anniversary Open Tournament at the...
Gas-to-Energy project on course for first power by year-end
The 300 MW Wales Gas-to-Energy project, Guyana’s largest infrastructure initiative to date, is advancing, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips saying the contractor has...