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June 3, 2026

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Three young men lost their lives on Tuesday afternoon following a horrific head-on collision along the Madia Farm Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice. Dead are 19-year-old Ameer Khan of John Village, Corentyne, who was driving motor car PLL 4312; 23-year-old Priyas Mursalin of Lot 8 Chesney Front, Corentyne; and 16-year-old Porshatam Hoolasia of Lot 29 Haswell, […]

June 2, 2026

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France is working to ease visa application procedures for Guyanese travellers seeking entry to France and other Schengen-area countries, French Ambassador to Guyana Olivier Plançon said on Friday. Speaking at the Private Sector Commission’s annual general meeting, Plançon acknowledged longstanding concerns over visa processing delays and requirements, saying efforts were under way to streamline […]

June 1, 2026

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Residents of Bartica will soon benefit from a 25 per cent reduction in electricity costs from July following the commissioning of a 1.5-megawatt solar photovoltaic farm aimed at lowering energy expenses and improving reliability in the Region Seven township. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement during a community engagement in Bartica on Monday, […]

June 1, 2026

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In a night steeped in heritage and celebration, the story of Guyana’s rum industry took centre stage as the World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG) transformed its Diamond Independence Jubilee observance into a vibrant “Cocktail Mixer” themed “The Story of Rum in Guyana,” paying tribute to the evolution of one of the country’s most iconic exports. […]

June 1, 2026

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The Private Sector Commission (PSC) will deepen collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) as efforts intensify to close financing and development gaps facing small businesses in Guyana. PSC Chairman Captain Gerald Gouveia Jr. told the Commission’s Annual General Meeting on Friday that the IDB has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the capacity of local […]

June 1, 2026

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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 millions of dollars and prison terms of up to three years, depending on the violation. The warning follows reports of increased unsafe and reckless activity at hinterland airstrips, including the […]

May 31, 2026

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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 East Coast of Demerara on Sunday afternoon, police said. Police in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ said the incident occurred around 14:00 hrs. Waldron, a sales clerk known as “Loyda” of […]

May 30, 2026

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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 service delivery. Traffic ranks, speaking on the Force’s weekly “Road Safety and You” programme, said issues such as fare increases, operator conduct, speeding and discrimination continue to affect commuters, […]

May 30, 2026

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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 the Zoom online platform. Gossai, who previously served as Second Vice-President on the outgoing Council, led a slate that defeated nominees headed by attorney Darren Wade for control of […]

May 29, 2026

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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 Seven. In a statement, the GDF said the incident occurred at approximately 12:03 hrs while ranks were escorting civilian commuters in keeping with established operational procedures. According to preliminary […]

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Three young men die in Corentyne accident

France working to ease visa process for Guyanese travellers, says ambassador

Cheaper power for Bartica next month as electricity tariff cut by 25%

Raising a glass to history: Guyana’s rum journey celebrated in high spirits

PSC to work closely with IDB to boost SME growth

Aviation body warns of heavy fines and imprisonment for airstrip tampering

Man swallowed up by waves while trying to save drowning wife at Unity Beach

Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association

Soldier injured in hostile fire from Venezuelan shore

ExxonMobil says workforce trained, prepared for unplanned events at Haimara

Police break up 'Last Day of School' party after students caught drinking, smoking at Mackenzie market

530 Region Five small contractors on pre-qualified list to get at least one contracts before year-end, says Jagdeo

ExxonMobil says workforce trained, prepared for unplanned events at Haimara

Police break up ‘Last Day of School’ party after students caught drinking, smoking at Mackenzie market

530 Region Five small contractors on pre-qualified list to get at least one contracts before year-end, says Jagdeo