Apr 3, 2026
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GMR&SC returns dexterity event with obstacle courses for all classes
Registration is now open for the Dexterity and Auto Expo hosted by the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC), set for April 11 at...
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GCCI urges govt to stop Corentyne Bridge talks with Suriname over ‘unfriendly actions’
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has called on the Government to halt discussions on the proposed Corentyne River Bridge with Suriname until...
155 schools to gain access to clean, purified water
A national project to provide clean, purified water will benefit 155 schools across Guyana, with Regions Three and Six expected to be the first to...
Local athletes arrive in Grenada for CARIFTA Games
Team Guyana has arrived in Grenada for the CARIFTA Games, slated for this weekend. The 23-member team departed this morning from the Cheddi Jagan International...
Narrow escape: ‘I was in the shower when the fire started,’ says one Alberttown fire victim
Martha Espino was in the shower when she first heard the warning. Her phone rang, jolting her from the steam and routine of the evening....
Firefighters must become first responders in all emergencies, says PM Phillips
Modern firefighting is expected to serve as the first responders to a wide range of emergencies, from traffic accidents and floods to wildfires and hazardous...
Over 3,000 youths at Seventh-day Adventist Camporee
More than 3,000 Pathfinders and Master Guides from across the Caribbean gathered on Tuesday at the Seventh-day Adventist Caribbean Union Conference Camporee at the Loo...
16 charged as grip tightens against illegal mining
Sixteen gold miners were charged in March with a range of offences under the Mining Act as part of the Ministry of Natural Resources’ ongoing...
Programme launched to equip officers for evolving security challenges
The National Defence Institute on Tuesday launched its Certificate in Defence Studies programme, aimed at building strategic leadership within the security sector. Prime Minister Brigadier...
Lethem retail sector grows with new DDL, Cash and Carry outlets
Residents of Lethem now have access to a wider range of locally manufactured products with the opening of a new retail outlet by Demerara Distillers...
US Ambassador praises government, says oil funds being used for citizen development
US Ambassador Nicole Theriot has praised the administration of President Irfaan Ali for what she described as a step in the right direction in governing...
US ambassador: Hard, unequivocal evidence exists against the Mohameds, confident of conviction
The United States has “hard evidence” against indicted Guyanese businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed and is confident of a conviction if they are extradited to...
Linden businesses urged to tap US trade, investment opportunities
Businesses in Linden are being encouraged to explore global opportunities through trade partnerships, investment programmes and industry conferences, as part of efforts to strengthen links...
Training, STEM initiatives driving Guyana’s O&G workforce
ExxonMobil Guyana has credited investments in training and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education with strengthening the capacity of the local workforce. The company’s...
Authorities target littering, prioritise prosecution of offenders
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Local Government Minister Priya Manickchand have agreed to strengthen cooperation to curb littering, with a focus on ensuring offenders...
Flooding in Region Two under control, 23 pumps deployed
Flooding across several communities in Region Two has been largely brought under control following a rapid and coordinated response by the regional administration, as monitoring...
US-donated field hospital to open in Essequibo, President Ali announces
Residents of Essequibo in Region Two will soon have access to a field hospital, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced, following the conclusion of the...
Public Works Ministry: Roads not municipal property, takeover within law
The Ministry of Public Works said the government’s designation of 22 roads as public roads was lawful and rejected claims by Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore...