Mar 2, 2026
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PAS Cargo launches Guyana’s first off-port customs facility as trade expands
PAS Cargo Guyana Inc. has launched a commercial off-port customs facility at Rome, East Bank Demerara, becoming the first private company to receive approval from...
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Thousands found at risk of diabetes through voucher programme
Data gathered through the national voucher programme has identified thousands of people with elevated blood sugar, cholesterol and other risk factors for diabetes, Health Minister...
Five detained over cheese theft
Five men were detained by police on Friday in connection with an alleged simple larceny at a supermarket on La Bonne Intention Public Road, East...
100 students join medex training to boost community healthcare
The Ministry of Health on Friday launched its largest-ever Medex Training Programme cohort, enrolling 100 students from all ten administrative regions to strengthen community healthcare...
PSC moves to address supply chain gaps, boost SMEs participation in O&G Sector
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is working to address gaps in ExxonMobil Guyana’s supply chain and expand opportunities for local businesses as Guyana’s oil sector...
Physiotherapy seminar bridges gap between medical care and coaching
The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Ministry of Health on Friday hosted a physiotherapy seminar for coaches at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in...
US and Israel carry out joint attack on Iran as Tehran launches retaliatory strikes
The United States and Israel have launched attacks on Iran, with U.S. President Donald Trump confirming that “major combat operations” are under way and calling...
Anna Regina Stadium nears completion, set to become regional sports hub
Near completion, the Anna Regina Stadium in Region Two is poised to become a major hub for sports and community events, offering state-of-the-art facilities that...
National Chess Championship qualifiers open on Saturday
The 2026 National Chess Championship Qualifiers will begin on Saturday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall from 0900 hrs, the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) said....
England outmuscle New Zealand in nervy game and keep Pakistan alive
Will Jacks rode the confidence he has gleaned from a breakthrough global tournament, while Rehan Ahmed landed feet-first in the competition with crucial display of...
Eileen Walrond recounts journey to 100
Eileen Walrond is set to celebrate her 100th birthday on Saturday, marking a milestone she says she long believed she would reach. Human Services and...
Coaches to receive injury prevention training
Forty-five participants have registered for an upcoming physiotherapy seminar for coaches, signalling strong early interest in what is being described as a first-of-its-kind initiative to...
President Ali to kick off world’s largest offshore energy event
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has announced that President Irfaan Ali will officially open the 2026 OTC in Houston, Texas. President Ali will deliver the...
Pilot suspended after ASL aircraft overruns Mathews Ridge runway
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has suspended the licence of an Air Services Limited (ASL) pilot following an aircraft incident today, at Mathews Ridge,...
Eye care and health vouchers expanded to all citizens across Guyana
The Ministry of Health signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday with 67 private health facilities to ensure the continued delivery of healthcare voucher...
No more reactive policing, Minister Walrond tells Inspectors’ Conference
The Guyana Police Force’s annual Inspectors’ Conference opened on Wednesday, with Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond declaring that 2026 will not be a year for...
App linking farmers to market information, support services launched
The Farmers Connect App, a digital platform linking farmers with extension officers, market information, and technical support, has been officially launched by the Ministry of...
World Trade Centre Georgetown working to help SMEs access international markets
The World Trade Centre Georgetown plans to formally introduce membership and associate arrangements to deepen private sector involvement and boost Guyana’s exports, Executive Director Wesley...