Dec 5, 2025
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Law student wins top prize in NCB Capital Markets essay contest
Second-year Law student David Thomas has won the top prize in the NCB Capital Markets Essay Competition, securing $150,000 with a submission that judges said...
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Bushlot man dies after car overturns on Alness Public Road
A 30-year-old Corentyne man died late Thursday night in a crash along the Alness Public Road, Berbice, police said. Davendra Sydney of Lot 232 Bushlot...
Gun-wielding constable remanded
A police constable in Guyana’s Region One was on Thursday remanded on a charge of possession of a firearm with intent to injure, after a...
Bent St A dominates Back Circle to claim VP ‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal title
In a commanding performance, Bent St A defeated Back Circle 4-1 to win the 2nd VP ‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal Cup on Wednesday at the...
Female special constable reportedly stabs man to death
A 42-year-old man died on Wednesday after being stabbed during an alleged argument at Recht Door Zee, West Bank Demerara, police said. The deceased, identified...
First-ever PromoTech Guyana Golf Tournament set for December 7
The holiday season is about to get even brighter at the Lusignan Golf Club, as PromoTech Guyana Inc. partners with the Club to launch the...
Chicken ‘n’ Burger Delight opens new outlet at Royal International Hotel & Mall
Chicken ‘n’ Burger Delight on Wednesday opened its newest outlet at the Royal International Hotel & Mall, marking the Guyanese fast-food chain’s fourth location. Tourism,...
Root’s hundred and Starc’s burst light up gripping Ashes opener
It was one of the most intense opening days to a Test match in recent memory. The Gabba felt like a cauldron, the air as...
Ravindra 176, Latham 145 drive New Zealand into complete control
Centuries from Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra underpinned New Zealand’s dominance on Day 3 in Christchurch, as the hosts turned a modest 64-run advantage into...
Five-year plan aims to remove barriers, expand services for PWDs
The National Commission on Disability (NCD) on Tuesday launched the 2025–2029 National Strategic Plan for Disability Inclusion, signalling a strengthened national commitment to protecting the...
Caribbean first: GPHC performs four successful paired-chain kidney transplants
Guyana has completed the first four paired-chain kidney transplants ever performed in the country and the Caribbean, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) said on...
GBTI sponsors KFC Goodwill International School Football tournament
The Guyana Bank of Trade and Industry (GBTI) will be a major sponsor of the KFC Goodwill International School Football tournament, scheduled to kick off...
From humble beginnings to the world stage: The story of Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, stands today as a leader on the global stage. Yet her journey began in the quiet...
Cannabis found in oats packets at Ogle airport
The Guyana Police Force is investigating the discovery of suspected cannabis concealed in cargo at an Airways facility at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport,...
Attorney General: Wider list of ticketable offences coming with stiffer penalties
The government will introduce tougher penalties for driving ticket offences, Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall said on Tuesday on his weekly programme...
Essequibo youths dazzle at Kala Utsav 2025
Essequibo youths dazzled at the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s Kala Utsav 2025 on Sunday, securing top awards across several categories at the Dharmic Sanskritik Kendra...
Brighter Christmas for persons living with disability
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that every person living with a disability in Guyana will receive a $50,000 one-off grant before the...
Lady Jags fall to Nicaragua at home
Guyana's journey toward the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics began with a disappointing 3-1 loss to Nicaragua in their...