Mar 20, 2026
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Georgetown Film Festival showcases “Sugar Island” and mental health shorts
The Georgetown Film Festival will screen “Sugar Island,” a film by Afro-diasporic filmmaker Johanné Gómez Terrero, on March 28 at the Herdmanston Lodge Hotel. The...
Guyana
CANU seizes cannabis-infused beverages at CJIA
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), through the Guyana Early Warning System (EWS), has issued a national alert following the seizure of 222 cans of suspected...
WeLead announces Grammy Award-winning Melanie Fiona as keynote speaker
WeLead Association, in partnership with the BB Energy Foundation, has announced that two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and entrepreneur Melanie Fiona will deliver the keynote address...
48,858 government employees to receive $100,000 cash grant in next 24 hours
In the next 24 hours, 48,858 central government employees, including public servants, teachers, and members of the disciplined services, will receive the 2026 National Cash...
President signals possible return to domestic oil refinery plan
President Irfaan Ali has indicated that Guyana may revisit plans to establish a domestic oil refinery, citing national security concerns amid ongoing global energy instability....
Digital era demands new education standards, Minister Parag tells CXC conference
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries must reform student assessments to move away from traditional test-focused models, the region’s Education Minister, Sonia Parag, said on Wednesday. Speaking...
Guyana gains from climbing oil prices but fuel costs could bite consumers
Guyana is poised to earn significantly higher oil revenues as global prices climb and production expands in the Stabroek Block, but the gains are expected...
ExxonMobil injected $146B into local businesses in 2025
ExxonMobil Guyana injected some $146 billion into the local economy in 2025 through spending on local suppliers, underscoring the industry’s growing impact on businesses and...
Bodybuilding Federation appoints Disciplinary Committee
The Guyana Body Building and Fitness Federation has named its disciplinary committee, a move aimed at strengthening oversight and maintaining professional standards in the sport,...
Private sector struggling as 52,000 jobs remain unfilled
Approximately 52,000 jobs in Guyana remain unfilled, highlighting a growing labour shortage amid the country’s rapid economic expansion. This was disclosed during a recent panel...
109 vendors allocated spots along La Grange, Bagotsville corridor
One hundred and nine vendors from the La Grange/Bagotsville area took part in a lottery on Saturday to determine their new vending spots, the Ministry...
Dr Singh: Today’s needs are being tackled alongside tomorrow’s opportunities
The government has defended its significant investment in infrastructure, saying it is crucial for long-term economic resilience and prosperity. Senior Minister in the Office of...
Kuru Kururu defeat Agricola as Inter-Village football kicks off at Eccles
The East Bank Inter-Village Football Competition made a grand return at the Eccles EE Ground on Saturday night, marking a significant milestone as the venue...
Venezuelan construction worker dies in Enmore accident
A Venezuelan construction worker died after an electric cycle he was riding collided with a car on Enmore Public Road on the East Coast of...
UMAMI enters Trinidad and Tobago market through Massy Distribution partnership
Guyanese sauce manufacturer UMAMI has entered the Trinidad and Tobago market through a distribution partnership with Massy Distribution, marking a major step in the company’s...
Suspect in teen mom stabbing says victim ‘fell on knife’ in video interrogation
A video circulating on social media shows a man accused of stabbing a teenage mother in Heatburn Village, East Bank Berbice, appearing injured while being...
President’s College secures national championship title for second straight year
In a stunning display of athletic prowess, President’s College repeated their success as champions of the National Schools’ Championships, which concluded on Friday at the...
Central Amelia’s Ward car driver dies in collision with lorry
A 31-year-old man died early Wednesday morning after the car he was driving collided head-on with a lorry along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway at Loo Creek,...