Sep 4, 2026
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Sod turned as Turkeyen Campus becomes home to region’s fourth CLE law school
A new chapter in Caribbean legal education began on Thursday with the turning of the sod for the region's fourth Council of Legal Education (CLE)...
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Opposition Leader released on bail after drone probe near president’s home
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed was released on self-bail after being questioned by police over alleged unauthorised drone activity near the private residence of President Dr...
School attendance in Region Six jumps to 83 per cent amid steady cash grant increases
Region Six has recorded its highest opening-day school attendance in five years, alongside a corresponding rise in government cash grant support to families under the...
Mohameds’ extradition case: Narine recounts Mohamed’s arrest as magistrate declines admission of contested document at this stage
Senior Superintendent of Police Prem Narine , Head of the Guyana Police Force's Special Branch, testified on Thursday about the events leading to the arrest...
Linden Town Council proposes 50 per cent cut in toll charges
The Linden Town Council (LTC) has proposed a 50 per cent reduction in toll charges previously in effect in the town, following talks with the...
St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister suffered stroke
Martinique media are reporting that St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew suffered a stroke and was treated at the University Hospital of...
Region Six schools expected to get AC units amid El Nino heat
AC units are expected to be installed in schools that lack them across Region Six, as the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) moves to address intense...
Linden water quality set for upgrade with new filters at Amelia’s Ward
The government plans to install two new filters at Amelia’s Ward to improve water quality in Linden, as the rapidly developing town faces growing demand...
Walrond urges Linden residents to prepare for economic opportunities from Brazil links
Residents of Linden should prepare to benefit from increased trade, tourism and investment as Guyana strengthens its links with Brazil, Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond...
Linden Town Council seeks clarity over removal of key municipal revenue streams
The Linden Mayor and Town Council is seeking clarity from the government over the removal of two major municipal revenue streams following a meeting with...
52-year-old man arrested over Bharrat Jagdeo River Bridge copper theft
A 52-year-old man has been arrested after police found two pieces of copper wire suspected to be linked to the recent theft of copper cables...
Knight Riders’ play-off hopes fade after eight-run loss to Falcons
The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons claimed an eight-run victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders in the final game of the season at the Queen’s Park...
Roads, water, safety top concerns for South Amelia’s Ward residents
Residents of South Amelia's Ward, Linden, pressed officials for action on longstanding concerns over roads, drainage, water quality and community security during a Cabinet Outreach...
Region 10 to become major black-eye, red bean producer, says Minister Mustapha
Region 10 is being positioned to become a major producer of black-eye and red beans for domestic consumption and export, as authorities move to diversify...
Eddy Grant (centre) with WTCG Executive Director Wesley Kirton and WTCG Chairman Komal Samaroo
Internationally acclaimed Guyanese artist Eddy Grant is set to headline a special session on the "orange economy" at the World Trade Centre Georgetown's International Trade...
Zeeburg Secondary’s eastern wing evacuated over structural fears; Port Kaituma furniture shortage resolved
Students have been moved out of the eastern wing of Zeeburg Secondary School as the Ministry of Education takes preventative action over cracks and other...
GWI ramps up affordable water access with Lima refill station
GWI is ramping up access to affordable drinking water with the opening of a bottle refilling station at Lima, Region Two, on Tuesday, the third...
Hydromet Chief: El Niño heat could disrupt schools, hinterland travel
The ongoing El Niño being experienced in Guyana could disrupt schools and make travel and the movement of supplies more difficult in hinterland communities, the...