Apr 9, 2026
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Olivia Solomon targets stronger performance in upcoming races
Olivia Solomon claimed gold in the girls’ under-17 800 metres at the CARIFTA Games in Grenada on Monday, clocking 2:10.76, but said she believed her...
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Edghill ‘excited’ for what’s ahead in wake of CAC Games qualification
Two-time Olympian Chelsea Edghill is pleased to have qualified for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games following a special qualification event over the...
GDF troops honoured for Hurricane Melissa relief mission in Jamaica
Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) were formally welcomed home and decorated on Wednesday for their role in a regional humanitarian mission to Jamaica...
OPM: No arbitration yet on Wales Gas Project, dismisses claims of secret payment
The Government of Guyana and contractor Lindsayca Guyana Inc. have not advanced arbitration in the Wales Gas-to-Energy project, the Office of the President (OPM) said...
CARICOM steps up push for reparatory justice
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is intensifying efforts to globalise its reparations agenda, with a major international conference planned later this year, the chairman of the...
PSC urges proportionate response if Suriname’s Corentyne River fees are not reversed
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has warned that a proportionate response may be necessary if Suriname does not reverse its decision to impose new fees...
GCCI urges govt to stop Corentyne Bridge talks with Suriname over ‘unfriendly actions’
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has called on the Government to halt discussions on the proposed Corentyne River Bridge with Suriname until...
Finding strength in worship: Emerging Gospel artiste Anfernee launches debut single
In a time when many are searching for hope, guidance and reassurance, emerging gospel artist Anfernee has released his debut single, “We Need You Now”...
GMR&SC returns dexterity event with obstacle courses for all classes
Registration is now open for the Dexterity and Auto Expo hosted by the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC), set for April 11 at...
155 schools to gain access to clean, purified water
A national project to provide clean, purified water will benefit 155 schools across Guyana, with Regions Three and Six expected to be the first to...
Local athletes arrive in Grenada for CARIFTA Games
Team Guyana has arrived in Grenada for the CARIFTA Games, slated for this weekend. The 23-member team departed this morning from the Cheddi Jagan International...
Firefighters must become first responders in all emergencies, says PM Phillips
Modern firefighting is expected to serve as the first responders to a wide range of emergencies, from traffic accidents and floods to wildfires and hazardous...
Programme launched to equip officers for evolving security challenges
The National Defence Institute on Tuesday launched its Certificate in Defence Studies programme, aimed at building strategic leadership within the security sector. Prime Minister Brigadier...
Training, STEM initiatives driving Guyana’s O&G workforce
ExxonMobil Guyana has credited investments in training and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education with strengthening the capacity of the local workforce. The company’s...
Authorities target littering, prioritise prosecution of offenders
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Local Government Minister Priya Manickchand have agreed to strengthen cooperation to curb littering, with a focus on ensuring offenders...
Guyana, Belize deepen forest ties with new climate cooperation pact
The governments of Guyana and Belize on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the forest sector, marking a step forward...
Court dismisses Brutus abuse of process claim; money laundering charges to proceed
Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty has dismissed an abuse of process application filed by former Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus, clearing the way for...
GDF honours World War II veteran on 100th birthday
The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, on Thursday honoured centenarian World War II veteran James Gladwin Samuels at a ceremony marking his 100th...