Jul 28, 2026
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Guyana accredits first non-resident ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Safraaz Ahmad Shadood was accredited today as Guyana's first non-resident ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, presenting his letter of credence in the role....
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Four charged, remanded over $4M Corentyne home invasion
Four young men have been charged and remanded to prison in connection with a violent home invasion at No. 1 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, during which...
Szeplaki wins Round Four of National Top Flight Golf League at Lusignan
Joseph Szeplaki won Round Four of the National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) on Sunday with a net score of 72, taking the maximum eight...
Captain, chief mate and goods superintendent charged with murder, remanded over MV Barima tragedy
Three employees of the Transport and Harbour Department were charged with murder on Tuesday in connection with the deaths of passengers aboard the MV Barima,...
No stone will be left unturned in MV Barima probe, says President
The Government of Guyana will "leave no stone unturned" in determining the full circumstances surrounding the MV Barima disaster, President Dr Irfaan Ali said in...
House approves Development Bank, Hire Purchase bills, refers Sexual Offences Bill to Special Select Committee
The National Assembly on Monday approved the Guyana Development Bank Bill 2026 and the Hire Purchase (Amendment) Bill 2026, while referring the Sexual Offences (Amendment)...
Parliament passes $54.9B budget amid loud Opposition protest demanding Ministers Edghill, Indar resign
The National Assembly descended into a loud, sustained protest on Monday as Opposition Members of Parliament intensified demands for the resignations of two Government ministers...
President unveils financial, long-term support plan for MV Barima survivors, victims’ families
Financial and other critical support will be provided to survivors and families of those who lost loved ones in the MV Barima boat accident, President...
55-year-old woman narrowly escapes Berbice fire after springing out of sleep
A 55-year-old woman is counting her blessings after narrowly escaping a fire that destroyed the upper flat of a two-storey house at Lot 1 Edinburgh...
Divers work 10-hour days in murky waters at MV Barima wreck site
The multinational search, rescue and recovery operation at the MV Barima wreck site continues around the clock, with dive teams from Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago,...
PM Phillips: Power grid to be more diversified, digital by 2030
Guyana's electricity system will be "fundamentally different, more diversified, more digital, and more capable of integrating renewable energy at scale" by 2030, Prime Minister Brigadier...
Consumer Affairs Commission moves toward first prosecution, says some businesses still not issuing receipts
The Consumer Affairs Commission is preparing to prosecute a business for the first time under the Consumer Affairs Act after it repeatedly failed to correct...
UN report: Global hunger falls for third straight year but progress remains fragile
Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, demonstrating that progress is possible. However, the improvements remain fragile, unevenly distributed and insufficient to...
Amazon Warriors stay unbeaten with 53-run win over Qalandars
The Guyana Amazon Warriors maintained their unbeaten start to the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League, securing a decisive 53-run victory over the Lahore Qalandars at...
Lost phones of survivors among challenges facing MV Barima trauma support team, says psychologist on the ground
A team of eight psychologists from the Ministry of Health's Mental Health Unit is currently working with families affected by the MV Barima tragedy in...
MV Barima tragedy: search, recovery and support efforts continue; five bodies to be identified
Recovery efforts following the tragic sinking of the MV Barima remain ongoing as authorities continue an intensive search operation at sea while providing support to...
Belize judge to chair MV Barima Commission of Inquiry with sweeping powers
Justice Godfrey Phillip Smith of Belize will chair a five-member Commission of Inquiry tasked with establishing the full circumstances surrounding the sinking of the MV...
Health Minister praises rescue and relief workers in MV Barima tragedy
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has praised doctors, nurses, emergency medical teams, members of the Joint Services, forensic personnel and volunteers for their round-the-clock response...