#newsupdate2026 Archives

June 5, 2026

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Four men were on Thursday jointly charged with robbery under arms and remanded to prison. The accused — 22-year-old Tuireece Gonsalves of Broad Street, Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam; 28-year-old Travis Crandon of Timmers Dam, Angoy’s Avenue; 29-year-old Philmon Moriah of Lot 357, Number 77 Housing Scheme, Corriverton; and 37-year-old Terrence Whyte of the same address […]

June 5, 2026

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Nearly six years after the brutal deaths of teenage cousins, 16-year-old Isaiah Henry and 17-year-old Joel Henry, shocked Guyana and left a nation grieving, the trial of the two men accused of their murders is drawing to a close. On Thursday, Anil Sancharra, known as “Dan Pole” or “Rasta”, and Vinod Gopaul, called “Maga”, maintained […]

June 5, 2026

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Former Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris has commended the significant contributions of the Guyanese community to the development of St Kitts and Nevis, describing the relationship between the two CARICOM nations as strong and mutually beneficial. The Guyanese community represents one of the largest expatriate populations in the Federation and has played an important role […]

June 4, 2026

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Regional energy company InterEnergy has officially launched operations in Guyana and announced a partnership with Guyana Power and Light (GPL) aimed at strengthening the country’s electricity infrastructure and supporting future energy demand. The company on Thursday opened its local office at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, with government officials, diplomats and private sector representatives […]

June 4, 2026

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The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) said the government’s $30,000 pensioners’ electricity subsidy will be credited to eligible customers’ accounts this month. In a statement on Thursday, GPL said postpaid pensioners will see the subsidy reflected as a credit on their June 2026 electricity bills. Eligible prepaid customers will receive the subsidy in their prepaid […]

June 4, 2026

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Phase One of Monarch Bay, Guyana’s first Crystal Lagoons® residential development, was fully reserved within two weeks of launch, with demand exceeding the initial supply of lots, the developers said. The pace of uptake places the project among the fastest-selling new residential developments in the country in recent years, underscoring growing interest in master-planned, resort-style […]

June 4, 2026

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Guyana has been elected to the executive body of the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) of the Organisation of American States (OAS) for the first time in 24 years, marking a significant return to the hemispheric gender equality forum, a release said. The election took place at the CIM’s 40th Assembly of Delegates in Washington, […]

June 4, 2026

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XM rum variants and Maximum vodka produced by Banks DIH have secured the Monde Selection Gold Quality Award, an internationally recognised benchmark for product excellence. The company said the recognition places its spirits among a select group of global manufacturers that consistently meet stringent international standards for consumer goods. The award-winning XM range—comprising 5, 12 […]

June 4, 2026

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Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar on Thursday said power outages are not occurring due to a lack of electricity generation, amid public discussion surrounding ongoing negotiations to renew the Karpowership contract. Indar said any outages affecting consumers are linked to maintenance work on the national grid and disruptions caused by private contractors, not […]

June 4, 2026

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Professor Justice (Retired) Courtney A. Abel of the University of Guyana has received the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Caribbean Lawyers (SOCAL), recognising his decades of service to the legal profession, legal education and public service across the Caribbean. The award was presented during SOCAL’s Spring Gala 2026 at Plaisterers’ Hall in […]

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Four remanded in connection with armed robbery of Berbice businessman

Duo strongly deny involvement in Henry Boys’ murder as trial nears conclusion

Guyanese role in St Kitts and Nevis development recognised across sectors

InterEnergy launches operations in Guyana, announces power sector partnership

Pensioners to receive $30,000 electricity subsidy in June bills

Waterfront villas snapped up as Monarch Bay Phase One sells out in two weeks

Guyana returns to OAS women’s commission executive table after 24 years

XM rum, Maximum vodka strike gold

Maintenance and contractor disruptions behind blackouts, not generation shortfalls, says Minister Indar

UG law professor Courtney Abel receives inaugural SOCAL Lifetime Achievement Award

Four remanded in connection with armed robbery of Berbice businessman

Duo strongly deny involvement in Henry Boys’ murder as trial nears conclusion

Guyanese role in St Kitts and Nevis development recognised across sectors

Four remanded in connection with armed robbery of Berbice businessman

Duo strongly deny involvement in Henry Boys’ murder as trial nears conclusion

Guyanese role in St Kitts and Nevis development recognised across sectors