Feb 1, 2026
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Pharmacy students urged to lead innovation in healthcare
Pharmacy students were urged on Thursday to prioritise research and innovation as key drivers of advancing healthcare, during the opening of the Eighth Student Research...
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CANU cautions public over drug-related packaging sold online
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has warned the public against the sale and use of cartoon-themed “1-gram” zip-lock packaging, saying the items are commonly associated...
Guyanese author honoured with Asia Book of Records in India
Originally from Perseverance, Region Two, Guyana, 35-year-old Kamlawattie Persaud has achieved international recognition while living in Delhi, India, becoming the first female author from Guyana...
Neurospine Services to invest $1B in neurological centre, 50 jobs expected
Neurospine Services Inc. will invest almost $1 billion in a state-of-the-art neurological institute and rehabilitative centre in Guyana, creating more than 50 new jobs, the...
Aurora Gold Mines workers get 10 per cent pay hike
Gold mine workers at Aurora Gold Mines will receive higher wages and expanded workplace protections under a new two-year Collective Labour Agreement signed with the...
Saints overcome Roses in thrilling SBL clash
In a nail-biting clash at the Burnham Hard Court, St. Stanislaus College secured their inaugural victory in the School Basketball League (SBL), edging St. Roses...
Lorry driver held in deadly Linden–Mabura accident
The driver of a motor lorry is in police custody as investigations continue into a fatal road accident on the Linden–Mabura Trail that left three...
Women-led shade house project launched at Tiger Bay
Residents of Tiger Bay gathered on Friday afternoon at the One Guyana Kitchen on Main Street in Georgetown for the launch of a community-based agriculture...
Appeal backlog of over 2,000 cases set for clearance
The Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court has begun a major initiative to reduce a backlog of more than 2,000 appeals and applications filed...
Minister Manickchand: Guyana cannot grow beautifully if filthy culture persists
“We cannot be a country that grows beautifully but we are filthy,” Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand said on Wednesday, stressing...
GCCI: Arbitrary shipping fees, delays threaten local businesses
Shipping companies operating in Guyana have come under scrutiny for arbitrary price hikes, delays in delivery and the sidelining of local businesses. The Georgetown Chamber...
Barama ramps up plywood manufacturing with $1B reinvestment
Barama Company Limited has completed a more than $1 billion reinvestment aimed at significantly expanding plywood production capacity, marking a major milestone in the company’s...
$168M Cullen Sea Defence Project brings long-term protection for Region Two residents
The $168 million sea defence project at Cullen has surpassed the 50 per cent completion mark, officials said on Friday, as the government continues to...
54 brought before courts for illegal mining
Forty-four individuals have been arrested, charged, and brought before the courts for engaging in illegal mining activities across Guyana, the Ministry of Natural Resources said...
Venture Summit to strengthen skills, network for women-led businesses
ActionINVEST Caribbean Inc. has announced the launch of the HerVenture Summit & Expo 2026 and opened registration for the event, scheduled for March 8, 2026,...
MODEC, Petra launches Tertiary School Football tournament
MODEC will be the title sponsors of the Petra Organised inaugural tertiary school football tournament, slated for a February eighth kickoff at various grounds across...
National Assembly to Elect Leader of the Opposition on Monday
The election of the next Leader of the Opposition will take place on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Speaker of the National Assembly...
Central Government to lead Georgetown sanitisation efforts amid City Council failures
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand said the government will take decisive action to address sanitation issues in Georgetown, citing what she...