Apr 17, 2026
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Private sector backs selective intake of skilled deportees
As discussions continue between Washington and Georgetown on a proposed agreement that could see Guyana accepting third-country deportees from the United States, the private sector...
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‘Shortman’ charged with manslaughter over teen’s death at lake outing
A 23-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of 15-year-old Arif Azeez during an Easter Monday outing at the Hot and Cold...
Neighbours placed on lifetime bond after one cuts other’s electrical cord worth $800
A Laing Avenue man and his neighbour have both been placed on a lifetime bond to keep the peace following a dispute that led to...
Electricity theft, infrastructure damage hamper GPL performance in 2025, says Utilities Commission
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has identified electricity theft and repeated damage to infrastructure as key factors affecting the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL)...
Guyana, Morocco sign open skies deal to spur trade, travel
Guyana and Morocco on Thursday signed an Open Skies Air Services Agreement to facilitate air travel between the two countries and beyond to third destinations....
Oil refinery, gas projects key to shielding Guyana from external shocks
Investments in an oil refinery to support gas-to-energy power plants and other energy infrastructure will help shield Guyana from global energy shocks, ensuring stable power,...
Construction worker freed of gun and ganja charges
A 39-year-old construction worker of Better Hope, Christopher Durjan, had three charges—possession of a firearm, ammunition, and ganja—dismissed on Monday at the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Court....
Guyana feeling squeeze of Middle East war, says president
As the war in the Middle East disrupts global energy and food supply systems, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali says that Guyana will inevitably feel...
Bodybuilder’s residence, guest house hit by early morning blaze
A major fire early this morning on Cummings Street, Georgetown, caused significant damage to two properties, including a house owned by bodybuilder Hugh Ross and...
Fuel supply normalises after disruption triggers panic buying
Fuel supplies across Georgetown returned to normal on Tuesday after a delayed shipment caused temporary disruptions in supply on Monday. Service stations in the capital...
DPP orders inquest into Adriana Younge’s death
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised that an inquest be held into the death of Adriana Younge, who was found dead between April...
Prime Minister: Delayed fuel cargo now being discharged; no need to panic
A delayed fuel shipment from a major oil company has arrived and is currently being discharged, easing concerns over a temporary disruption in supply, Prime...
NSC ramps up security to curb break-ins at sports venues
The National Sports Commission (NSC) is stepping up efforts to strengthen security across its facilities, with Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle acknowledging long-standing concerns and...
Body of missing Fyrish man found in savannah
The lifeless body of 53-year-old Raymond Hack of Fyrish Village, Corentyne, was discovered on Saturday afternoon, bringing a tragic end to days of uncertainty surrounding...
CPCE centre to be built in Charity to decentralise teacher training
A new Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) centre will be constructed in Charity, on the Essequibo Coast in Region Two, as part of efforts...
Family calls for probe into death of Essequibo painter
Relatives of a 36-year-old man are calling for a full investigation into his death at Capoey Lake, in the Essequibo region, on March 26. Dale...
Bartica breaks ground on hospital that promises better care closer to home
The sod was officially turned on Saturday for the construction of a new regional hospital in Bartica, a major step toward improving healthcare access for...
Mother accused of strangling daughter taken back to scene, likely to face murder charge
Twenty-six-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Shivpersaud, the mother who reportedly took her 7-year-old daughter’s life, is taken back to the scene of the incident at Fyrish Village,...