Oct 10, 2026
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Lisa Latchman realises lifelong dream of becoming an attorney
Lisa Latchman has realised her lifelong dream of becoming an attorney after two years of hard work, sacrifice and determination. She was admitted to the...
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Same address, new code: Guyana introduces postcode system
Guyanese can now look up a postcode for their address, following the introduction of a system designed to help identify locations and improve the sorting...
Cybersecurity standards must be enhanced as financial services go digital
Cybersecurity standards must be enhanced as financial services become increasingly digital, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. The warning comes as Guyana modernises its...
Rock community mourns as teen musician dies in motorcycle accident
The Guyana rock community is mourning the loss of 16-year-old Lucas Alencar, a young musician whose passion for music and love for the stage touched...
Agriculture Ministry rejects claim of contaminated chicken on market
There is no evidence that chicken imported through the New Guyana Marketing Corporation (NGMC) is contaminated, the Agriculture Ministry said, rejecting claims that about one...
Prime Minister urges regional collaboration on long-term energy planning
Latin American and Caribbean governments must collaborate on long-term energy planning to meet rising electricity demand and climate risks, Prime Minister Mark Phillips said. Speaking...
No clear overheating or competitiveness pressures in Guyana’s economy, IMF says
Available indicators show no clear signs of overheating or competitiveness pressures in the economy, though strong wage growth warrants close monitoring, the International Monetary Fund...
Venezuela’s ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture
US prosecutors have accused Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, of conspiracy to commit torture. The new charges were made public...
Miner succumbs to stab wound to buttock during argument with wife
Ziggy Webster, a 34-year-old gold miner, died after he was allegedly stabbed by his 27-year-old reputed wife during an argument at a mining camp, Police...
Berbice Expo hailed a success with more than 3,000 patrons
The 20th Berbice Expo and Trade Fair has been hailed a success, drawing more than 3,000 patrons over four nights as exhibitor standards continued to...
J.C. Chandisingh graduates urged to make excellence their standard in whatever career they choose
Graduating students of J.C. Chandisingh Secondary School have been urged to embrace excellence in whatever career they choose. Senior Minister in the Office of the...
Love your eyes: they are your windows to the world
The first thing millions of people around the world do each morning is open their eyes. And from that moment, they begin navigating their day...
MV Barima inquiry may take evidence in communities
The Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy is considering whether to take evidence in affected communities. Secretary to the Commission Javed Shadick said...
President says Caribbean cannot rely on natural beauty alone to stay competitive
Caribbean governments, investors and tourism stakeholders have been urged to scale up investment in infrastructure, partnerships and tourism development, as the region cannot rely on...
BK International awarded $1.034B contract to salvage MV Barima wreck
BK International Inc. has been awarded a $1.034 billion contract to salvage the wreck of the MV Barima, which has remained submerged off the Essequibo...
ExxonMobil Guyana to start pipeline maintenance off Crane next Wednesday
ExxonMobil Guyana will begin maintenance work on a near-shore section of its offshore pipeline off Crane, West Coast Demerara, on October 14. The activities are...
Commissioner Jasionowski: Salvaging of MV Barima recovery could start this month
The salvage operation for the MV Barima could begin this month as the Commission of Inquiry into the vessel’s capsizing and sinking works to conclude...
Trump approves execution by firing squad for Army turncoat
The Pentagon has announced it will execute a former US Army major by firing squad, the first military execution in more than 60 years. Nidal...