May 22, 2026
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MACORP opens US$35 million headquarters at Covent Garden
MACORP on Thursday inaugurated its US$35 million headquarters at Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara, marking one of the largest private-sector investments linked to Guyana’s rapid...
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Labour market squeeze tightens as firms seek skilled, experienced staff
Guyana’s rapidly expanding economy is creating acute labour shortages across the private sector, with firms struggling to find workers who combine formal qualifications with practical...
Court overturns magistrate’s ruling in gold smuggling case, cites interpreter duty
The High Court of Guyana has overturned a magistrate’s dismissal of a gold smuggling case against Brazilian national Osmil Costa Da Silva, ruling that the...
Crown Agents Bank to open office in Guyana
Crown Agents Bank said on Thursday it had received approval from the Bank of Guyana to establish a permanent representative office in Georgetown, deepening its...
One dead, several injured after boats collide in Cuyuni River
A 57-year-old boat captain died following a collision between two vessels in the Cuyuni River on Thursday, police said. Dead is Steve Daniels of Kartabo...
Indian nationals take grievances to Labour Ministry
Indian nationals employed with EKAA HRIM Mining in Batavia, Region Seven, staged a protest outside the Ministry of Labour on Thursday, alleging exploitation, unpaid wages...
Nascimento warns Venezuela must never be taken for granted
Communications specialist and political commentator Kit Nascimento says Guyana must take nothing for granted and remain alert and prepared to defend the resource-rich Essequibo, which...
Teixeira says top diplomats’ comments ’regrettable’, announces June 5 parliamentary sitting
Government Chief Whip and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira has criticised comments from members of the diplomatic corps in Guyana regarding parliamentary sittings, saying...
Minibus protest disrupts routes as drivers push for fare hikes
Minibus operators on Monday staged a protest at Cuffy Square, disrupting several transport routes as they renewed calls for higher fares, arguing that the current...
Veteran fisherman takes break after near-death experience at sea
For veteran West Coast Berbice boat captain Ganesh, Tuesday’s terrifying ordeal at sea is one he says will remain with him for the rest of...
Sponsors rally behind Top Flight Golf League ahead of Season Two
The National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) has secured continued corporate backing ahead of its second season, with Promotech Guyana renewing its support and Danny’s...
Chess 960 tourney set for 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee celebrations
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) will host the second edition of its Chess 960 tournament on Independence Day at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre...
Teen stabbed in neck with scissors during horseplay dies
A 17-year-old boy of Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara, has died following an alleged stabbing incident on Wednesday evening near Croal Street, in the vicinity...
Global aviation safety leaders to converge in Guyana for landmark forum
Guyana will host a joint International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) forum on aviation safety in September 2026, bringing...
DDL pours Independence spirit into El Dorado anniversary rum
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) on Tuesday unveiled a limited-edition El Dorado Rum to mark Guyana’s 60th Diamond Jubilee, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips...
’No Father’s Day for me,’ says Alston Mangar after losing son and grandson in Lesbeholden accident
With Father’s Day just a month away, Alston Mangar of Adventure, Corentyne, is struggling to cope with the loss of his son, 32-year-old Joseph Mangar,...
Satirical ’party’ for the lazy and unemployed, chronically online scrollers and professional ranters goes viral
Indian politics has acquired an unusual mascot: the cockroach. It is not the lotus of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India’s governing party, or the...
Corentyne farmer accused of stealing cows worth $1M, granted bail
A 55-year-old cattle farmer from Corentyne, Berbice, was on Wednesday granted $300,000 bail after appearing in court on a charge of cattle larceny involving three...