Mar 11, 2026
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Body of missing West Coast Berbice fisherman found at Cottage foreshore
The search for missing West Coast Berbice fisherman Ryan Roberts, 33, ended on Sunday after a body believed to be his was discovered along the...
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Vendors under Stabroek Market canopy to be temporarily relocated
Vendors operating under the canopy at the Stabroek Market will be temporarily relocated to facilitate rehabilitation works on the structure, Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore said...
Two garbage trucks to help address waste, sanitation challenges at Charity Market
Two garbage trucks will be provided to the Charity area to strengthen waste management and improve sanitation at the Charity Amazon Market, Minister of Local...
First Lady laments toll of intimate partner violence on families, society
Intimate partner violence continues to rob families of mothers, daughters and sisters, leaving grief that echoes across communities in Guyana, First Lady Arya Ali said...
Post-mortem confirms Melanie children died from drowning
Drowning was given as the cause of death for Tianna DeCourte, 8, and Jadon DeCourte, 10, both of Melanie Public Road, East Coast Demerara. This...
Four fishermen spend night at sea, one missing after powerful waves wreck vessel
Four fishermen, including a boat captain, were rescued early Wednesday after their fishing vessel was severely damaged by powerful waves about 10 miles offshore, forcing...
Minister Persaud: Women outpacing men academically, but empowerment key
Academic success must translate into real empowerment and leadership opportunities for women and girls, Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud said on...
Drowned children: Grieving mother speaks out against wandering rumours
The mother of two children who drowned on Tuesday along the Melanie Damishana/Enterprise Access Road, East Coast Demerara, is urging the public to stop spreading...
Wellness hub launched to keep health ministry staff healthier
The Ministry of Health on Tuesday commissioned a new Wellness Centre at Eccles, East Bank Demerara, marking a major step toward strengthening preventive healthcare among...
Guyana disqualified from Concacaf U-20 tournament following on-field altercation
Guyana has been disqualified from further participation in the Concacaf Under-20 tournament following a ruling by the Concacaf Disciplinary Committee over a physical altercation involving...
Police probe drowning of children at Melanie/Enterprise
Police are investigating the alleged drowning of two children on Tuesday morning along the Melanie Damishana/Enterprise Access Road, East Coast Demerara. Dead are Jadon De...
Aubrey Norton, wife jailed four years for money laundering
Aubrey Norton and his wife, Martina Seepersaud, were on Monday sentenced to four years’ imprisonment each after being found guilty of money laundering in connection...
Thousands found at risk of diabetes through voucher programme
Data gathered through the national voucher programme has identified thousands of people with elevated blood sugar, cholesterol and other risk factors for diabetes, Health Minister...
Oil jumps 10 per cent on Iran conflict and could spike to US$100 a barrel, analysts say
Brent crude jumped 10 per cent to about US$80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted prices could climb...
Guyana calls for peace, condemns Iran attacks on Gulf states
The Government of Guyana on Saturday called for the sustained pursuit of peace and stability in the Middle East and condemned what it described as...
PAS Cargo launches Guyana’s first off-port customs facility as trade expands
PAS Cargo Guyana Inc. has launched a commercial off-port customs facility at Rome, East Bank Demerara, becoming the first private company to receive approval from...
Five detained over cheese theft
Five men were detained by police on Friday in connection with an alleged simple larceny at a supermarket on La Bonne Intention Public Road, East...
100 students join medex training to boost community healthcare
The Ministry of Health on Friday launched its largest-ever Medex Training Programme cohort, enrolling 100 students from all ten administrative regions to strengthen community healthcare...