#newsupdate2026 Archives

June 11, 2026

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The 2027 men’s ODI World Cup, which will be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, has been provisionally inked into the calendar to run from October 4 to November 21 that year. ESPNcricinfo has learned the dates were agreed upon at the ICC board meeting in Ahmedabad in May with the finer details set […]

June 11, 2026

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Anti-bullying clubs, expanded counselling services and peer advocacy programmes are among 1,000 recommendations being considered to strengthen how schools respond to bullying and violence. According to a release, the Ministry of Education said the impactful recommendations submitted will help shape a new national Anti-Bullying and Anti-Violence Policy in schools. The recommendations were garnered from widespread […]

June 11, 2026

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Just over a year after investing approximately $5 million in cultivating 1,000 dragon fruit plants, 45-year-old Devon Gilead, better known as the “Bee Man” and the “Grapes Man” of Glasgow Housing Scheme on the East Bank of Berbice, is finally reaping the rewards of his investment and dedication. Speaking during an exclusive interview with Ignite […]

June 11, 2026

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Discussions are ongoing between the Government of Guyana and ExxonMobil Guyana on the establishment of a decommissioning fund for offshore oil operations in the Stabroek Block, with both sides working to finalise the terms and conditions. Vice President and Business Services Manager of ExxonMobil Guyana, John Colling, said negotiations are continuing and are focused on […]

June 11, 2026

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Cargojet Airways Limited is set to commence operations in Guyana on Friday, launching a weekly cargo service under contract to DHL Express USA, as the country continues to expand its logistics and transport capacity. The airline, following engagements between DHL executives and Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar earlier this year, will operate a […]

June 11, 2026

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Police have identified the suspect fatally shot on Wednesday night during an attempted armed robbery at a supermarket on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown, as 24-year-old Nia Emmanuel of Norton Street, Lodge. Investigators said a .38 revolver recovered from the scene, along with three live rounds, one spent shell from the weapon, and three 9mm spent shells, […]

June 11, 2026

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Bethany Village harvested 134.5 pounds of Tambaqui fish on Wednesday, marking another milestone in the community’s aquaculture programme aimed at boosting food security and generating income for residents. According to Toshao and Director General of the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Sonia Latchman, the harvest—the first in the community—yielded 18 fish, with weights ranging from 5.5 […]

June 10, 2026

President Dr Irfaan Ali has instructed that the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2026 be sent to a Special Select Committee and said he supports making the proposed sex offenders register public, aligning with Cabinet’s position. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo also said he strongly supports an open register. Human Services and Social Security Minister Vindhya Persaud […]

June 10, 2026

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Guyana is seeking greater U.S. investment in agriculture and agro-processing as it works to expand production and develop value-added industries, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said on Wednesday during talks with a visiting U.S. business delegation. The delegation, led by former U.S. ambassador to Guyana Sarah-Ann Lynch, met with government officials to explore investment opportunities in […]

June 10, 2026

Two suspects are in custody and cash has been recovered following an alleged robbery under arms on Tuesday night at Parika, East Bank Essequibo, police said. Police said the incident occurred around 23:30h in the vicinity of the Big Kiss Parking Lot, where a 21-year-old engineer of Wakenaam Island was allegedly attacked by two men. […]

Tag: #newsupdate2026

Men’s ODI World Cup 2027 provisionally set for October 4 to November 21

Anti-bullying clubs, improved counselling and withholding of cash grants among recommendations to curb bullying and school violence

Dragon fruit yields sweet success for Berbice farmer, wine and jelly in the pipeline

ExxonMobil says talks on Stabroek Block decommissioning fund ‘productive’

Cargojet commences weekly DHL cargo service in Guyana on Friday

Shot Mandela supermarket bandit identified as wanted man Nia Emmanuel; gun recovered

Fish Cage Project: Bethany’s first harvest produces 134.5 pounds of Tambaqui

abinet backs open sex offenders register, bill to be sent to Special Select Committee

Agriculture minister courts U.S. investors for agro-processing, large-scale farming projects

Two in custody for choke and robbery of young engineer

Bath Market vendors to get safer, cleaner facility by August

STRIDE592 tackles self-esteem, bullying among young girls with sport, mentorship programme

Rodrigues-Birkett says nomination for top UN post 'an honour and a privilege'

Bath Market vendors to get safer, cleaner facility by August

STRIDE592 tackles self-esteem, bullying among young girls with sport, mentorship programme

Rodrigues-Birkett says nomination for top UN post ‘an honour and a privilege’