May 28, 2026
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Miner dies in pit collapse at Chi Chi Backdam
A 25-year-old miner from Region Nine died on Tuesday afternoon after a mining pit collapsed at Chi Chi Backdam along the Upper Mazaruni River, police...
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Arson leaves Corentyne mother, four children homeless
A Corentyne mother and her four children are homeless after a fire, confirmed to have been deliberately set, destroyed their two-bedroom home at Free Yard,...
France reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty in Independence Day message
French President Emmanuel Macron has extended warm congratulations to Guyana on the occasion of its 60th Independence anniversary, while reaffirming France’s strong commitment to the...
Nandlall pushes for stronger CFATF–judiciary ties to combat financial crime
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has called on the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) to strengthen its institutional relationship with regional judiciaries to improve conviction...
Taxi driver remanded in connection with discovery of 10 AK-47s
Stephen Rajah, 33, a taxi driver of Back Street, Goed Fortuin Village, West Bank Demerara, was remanded to prison on Thursday after being charged with...
Hannif, Deo claim top honours at Lusignan golf tournament
Richard Hannif and Joaan Deo emerged as the top performers at the Readymix Concrete Limited and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Golf Tournament at...
Patidar’s blistering 93 powers RCB in the IPL final
(BBC Sport) Captain Rajat Patidar thrashed 93 not out from just 33 balls as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru powered into the final of the...
ExxonMobil seeks environmental approval for new offshore project in Guyana
(Reuters) ExxonMobil has applied to Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for authorisation to develop the Haimara gas-condensate discovery in the offshore Stabroek Block, the agency...
Guyana performs world’s longest distance surgery today
Guyana has paved the way for a historic long-distance robotic cardiac surgery set to transform the way the country accesses healthcare, with the procedure scheduled...
ERC: Diamond Jubilee marks shared journey of sacrifice, resilience, and contribution
On this momentous occasion of Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary, the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) joins the nation and its diaspora in joyful celebration of six...
Guyana engages fuel suppliers amid warning of supply ’Red Zone’
Guyana has begun direct engagement with fuel suppliers as concerns mount over possible disruptions to the global energy market in the coming months. The move...
Every square inch of Guyana belongs to the people of Guyana, PPP reaffirmed
Guyana’s 60th independence anniversary finds our beloved nation at the threshold of a national renaissance – economically energised, globally recognised, and poised to become one...
U.S. stands firmly with Guyana on sovereignty, says Ambassador Theriot
The United States stands firmly with Guyana in support of its territorial integrity and sovereignty, U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Nicole D. Theriot said, as she...
Aviation sector logs sharp growth in aircraft, operations
The local aviation sector has recorded a 41 per cent increase in aviation assets over the past five years, as the country continues to expand...
Lusignan Golf Club to host Independence tournament
The Lusignan Golf Club will host the Ready Mix Concrete Limited/Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Independence Golf Tournament on May 26 as part of...
SHOUT4Change finalists learn about mangrove protection, ecosystem restoration
Top finalists in the national environmental speech competition were given a first-hand look at conservation efforts, climate resilience initiatives and sustainability practices during an immersive...
Mother urges teen son to surrender after fatal stabbing of alleged attacker
A 48-year-old labourer was stabbed to death during a confrontation at Nigg Village, Corentyne, on Saturday afternoon, and police are now searching for a 17-year-old...
Boat captain feared drowned in Barama River accident
Police are investigating the suspected drowning of a boat captain following a river collision on Thursday at Barama River, Kokerite Village, North West District. Initial...