May 3, 2026
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Chase Academic thrash Santa Rosa 6-0 to claim Massy U-18 title
Chase Academic Foundation delivered a commanding performance to win the 12th Massy Distribution Under-18 School Football Tournament, thrashing Santa Rosa Secondary 6–0 in the final...
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Madalene Hill turns 100
Essequibo Coast resident Madalene Hill on Sunday celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends from across Guyana and overseas. Hill, who was born in...
Journalists must be fearless in the pursuit of truth, says GPA
The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has marked World Press Freedom Day 2026 with a call for journalists to “be fearless in the pursuit of their...
Workers celebrated for contributions to nation’s development
Guyana marked International Labour Day on Friday with parades in Georgetown led by the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) and the Guyana...
Better care closer to home for Port Kaituma mothers and children
Residents of Port Kaituma and surrounding communities in the Matakai Subdistrict, Region One, are set to benefit from significantly improved healthcare delivery with the commissioning...
Over 289,000 receive cash grant, direct bank transfers remain easiest payment method
A total of 289,565 persons have now received their $100,000 cash grants, with 265,281 of them doing so directly through personal bank accounts. Senior Minister...
ExxonMobil beats earnings forecasts as Guyana output offsets Middle East disruptions
ExxonMobil beat estimates for adjusted earnings on Friday, helped by higher output in Guyana and the Permian Basin, though unadjusted profit dropped to its lowest...
Antigua and Barbuda PM Browne wins fourth term promising growth
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne won a landslide election victory late on Thursday, securing a fourth term after a campaign dominated by the...
ERC commits to supporting safe, inclusive and harmonious working environments for all
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) proudly joins the nation in commemorating Labour Day as we honour the dedication, perseverance, and achievements of workers across Guyana....
PPP/C: ’We will continue building a Guyana where every citizen can thrive’
On this Labour Day 2026, the People’s Progressive Party extends heartfelt appreciation to the hardworking men and women of Guyana whose dedication, sacrifice, and resilience...
Sound, Soul, Taste: Guyana Festival returns for grand jubilee celebrations
After a 12-year hiatus, the Guyana Festival is set to return next month as a major feature of Guyana’s 60th Independence celebrations, with organisers promising...
$3B aid package announced for rice farmers
A $3 billion package will be set aside to support rice farmers as global market challenges intensify, President Dr Irfaan Ali announced on Thursday. The...
Kingsmen receive special concessions in CPL 2026 player draft structure
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has unveiled its 2026 Player Acquisition and Draft Rules, introducing changes for the 2026–2028 cycle alongside the addition...
NGSA pupil allegedly assaulted in school compound
An alleged assault involving an 11-year-old National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) candidate at Edinburgh Primary School in Region Six has raised concerns over pupil safety...
Toka Village wins regional award for community-based tourism
Toka Village in Region Nine has won the Community-Based Tourism Award at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Sustainable Tourism Awards 2026, in recognition of its...
Elections fraud case: Court conducts GECOM site visit; witnesses recount tabulation layout
The 2020 elections fraud case continued this morning, as the court conducted a site visit to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) headquarters on High Street,...
Demerara Bank records $4.18B half-year profit
Demerara Bank Limited reported a profit after taxation of $4.18 billion for the half year ended March 31, 2026, an increase of 5.43 per cent...
Denim Day observed as calls grow to challenge rape myths and stigma
Denim Day was observed on Wednesday part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with campaigners and officials calling for greater public awareness and stronger action against...