Jun 9, 2026
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Jury finds Sancharra and Gopaul guilty of Henry Boys’ murders
The Berbice High Court jury on Tuesday found Anil Sancharra and Vinod Gopaul guilty of the murders of teenage cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry, nearly...
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Entrepreneurs welcome interest-free loans, see Development Bank as catalyst for expansion
Small business owners across Guyana have welcomed the government’s latest move to expand access to financing, following the tabling of a series of financial measures...
Parents calling their children ’rats’ and ’ugly’ leaves lasting mental scars, says Minister Persaud, calls for national dialogue on abuse
Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud is calling for a national conversation on what she describes as a growing cycle of abuse,...
Guyana unveils Caribbean science and innovation hub to modernise agriculture
Guyana has launched a Caribbean Sustainable Agriculture Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Hub in partnership with Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation...
Shaeed Mohammed charged and remanded over murder of seven-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed
Shaeed Mohammed, called “Max”, a 23-year-old resident of Providence, East Bank Essequibo, was on Tuesday formally charged with the murder of seven-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed,...
ExxonMobil Guyana posts $982.5 billion in 2025 earnings as output surges
ExxonMobil Guyana Limited reported earnings of approximately G$982.5 billion for 2025, whilst highlighting the significant revenues generated for Guyana through the country's oil production agreement....
Kristian Chaves and Talitha Kissoon crowned Guyana’s premier Shotokan Karate champions
The spirit of discipline, excellence, and competition was on full display as ISKF Guyana successfully hosted its Annual Independence Karate Tournament on Saturday, June 6,...
Guyana, Dominican Republic to work on large-scale mango, avocado production
Guyana and the Dominican Republic are set to strengthen cooperation in the agriculture sector, with plans underway to develop large-scale mango and avocado production and...
Aggressive Housing programme drives sharp fall in mortgage lending rates, says Minister Croal
Mortgage lending rates for low-income borrowers have fallen by more than half since 2020, driven by an expanded housing programme and stronger cooperation with financial...
Authorities step up preparedness for dengue in flood-hit Region Six
The Region Six administration has intensified preparedness measures to combat dengue fever and other flood-related illnesses following recent flooding across the region. Speaking at the...
Former Stabroek News staff to launch digital newspaper Kiskadee Watch on Sunday
Kiskadee Watch, an online daily Guyanese newspaper, will be launched on Sunday at www.kiskadeewatch.com, with all content freely accessible to readers. The new digital newspaper...
US$161M Soesdyke-Linden Highway Project 62 per cent complete, paving 90 per cent done, says Public Works Ministry
The US$161.3 million upgrade of the Soesdyke-Linden Highway is 62 per cent complete, with paving works now in their final stages, the Ministry of Public...
DPP recommends charges for two men linked to discovery of AK-47s
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised that Gregory Persaud be charged with possession of a firearm magazine in connection with the discovery of...
Three teachers placed on administrative leave over alleged inappropriate conduct
Three teachers attached to a secondary school on the Essequibo Coast have been placed on administrative leave pending investigations into allegations involving a female student,...
Sukhram, Deo and London inspiring a new generation of female golfers at Lusignan Golf Club
Golf has long been viewed as a sport that brings people of all ages and backgrounds together, and at the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC), significant...
Police say no cover-up in Zeelugt murder investigation
The Guyana Police Force on Sunday rejected allegations of a cover-up in the investigation into the killing of seven-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed, warning against what...
Thomas Lands set to host opening round of Need for Speed series
Karting enthusiasts will now head to the GMR&SC Thomas Lands circuit for the opening round of the Need for Speed Karting Championship following a change...
Several questioned, murder weapon recovered in murder of seven-year-old boy
Several persons have been questioned as police investigate the killing of a seven-year-old boy and the attempted murder of his 72-year-old great-grandmother during a home...