#newsupdate2026 Archives

June 16, 2026

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ExxonMobil Guyana says the recovery of billions of US dollars in development costs for the Stabroek Block could be completed sooner than anticipated, a development expected to increase Guyana’s share of revenues from offshore oil production. Speaking during a recent press briefing, the company’s Vice President and Business Services Manager, John Colling, said more than […]

June 16, 2026

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Newly named Science and Technology Laureate, Dr Niven Narain, has pledged to use his US$35,000 cash prize from the Anthony N Sabga Awards for Caribbean Excellence to establish a foundation focused on women’s health in Guyana and the United States. The Guyanese-born American Narain made the announcement on Saturday night while accepting his award at […]

June 15, 2026

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(BBC Sport) Debutants Cape Verde produced one of the biggest World Cup shocks of recent times by holding Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta. The third-smallest country in terms of population to qualify for a World Cup, Cape Verde were 67th in Fifa’s latest rankings and many expected them to be swept aside by […]

June 15, 2026

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Guyana’s Ashley Khalil secured a silver medal at the PanAm Masters Squash Championships in Medellín, Colombia, after falling to Chile’s Anita Pinto in the women’s final on Sunday. Khalil, who entered the championship match unbeaten, was defeated 3-1 by the tournament’s top seed. Pinto recovered from dropping the opening game to claim victory with scores […]

June 15, 2026

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The new Online Guyana Passport Application and Appointment System has been launched, marking a significant step forward in the modernisation of passport services and the digital transformation of public service delivery. According to a release, the new digital platform, accessible at pp.gpf.gov.gy, allows applicants to create an online account, complete passport applications electronically, provide the […]

June 15, 2026

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A 26-year-old woman from Berbice has come forward with allegations of sexual assault following what she describes as a frightening experience at her home on Thursday night. During an interview with Ignite News, the victim related that she had retired to bed with her daughter for the night when she was awakened by noises coming […]

June 15, 2026

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A girl who knows her strength is harder to silence — and in Georgetown’s Tiger Bay community, many girls took their first steps toward finding it on Saturday. STRIDE592, a wellness and empowerment organisation, officially launched Girls on the Move at the Promenade Gardens, bringing together more than 50 participants, mentors, and community leaders to […]

June 15, 2026

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Learning remains a path to liberation and a bridge to a better life, Prime Minister Mark Phillips said on Friday, urging the Caribbean to invest in education and the people who champion it. Phillips, delivering the keynote address at the Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence ceremony at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, Georgetown, said […]

June 15, 2026

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Drone technology has been used to deliver medical supplies to the remote Moraikobai Health Centre along the Mahaicony River, marking a significant step toward improving healthcare access in hard-to-reach communities. The delivery, completed over the weekend, bypassed the geographical barriers that have long hindered the timely distribution of medicines and medical supplies to hinterland and […]

June 14, 2026

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace deal, ending months of military conflict that had roiled global energy markets. “Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” Sharif said. The deal will be officially […]

Tag: #newsupdate2026

US$4.5B left to recover as Stabroek cost bank nears full payout

Guyanese-born Science Laureate pledges US$35K prize to health cause

World Cup debutants Cape Verde earn stunning draw against Spain

Ashley Khalil claims PanAm Masters silver in hard-fought final in Colombia

Online Guyana Passport Application and Appointment System launched

Woman alleges rape during home invasion

In Tiger Bay, girls are finding their strength — one stride at a time

Caribbean greatness is not rare but recurring, PM tells Sabga Awards

No road, no problem: Drones bring medicines to riverine community Moraikobai

US and Iran have reached peace deal as Trump posts ‘let the oil flow!’

'Football is not played on paper,' says Shabazz, backs Slingerz for CFU challenge

Health Minister calls yoga key weapon against chronic illness

Demerara Bank offers BYD, cash prizes to Building Expo homebuyers

‘Football is not played on paper,’ says Shabazz, backs Slingerz for CFU challenge

Health Minister calls yoga key weapon against chronic illness

Demerara Bank offers BYD, cash prizes to Building Expo homebuyers