Nov 27, 2025
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Quarterly cruise ship arrivals part of push to boost tourism
Plans are being made for at least one cruise ship arrival every quarter in 2026 as part of efforts to boost the country’s tourism sector....
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ERC logs 29 cases in 2025 elections, marking sharp drop from 2020
Guyana’s Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) recorded 29 cases during the 2025 election-monitoring period, down sharply from 124 in 2020, the Commission said on Thursday as...
Golf, good food, great vibes: Romel Tournament & BBQ set for Sunday
The Lusignan Golf Club will host the Romel Golf Tournament & BBQ on Sunday, offering a competitive and festive day for golfers and supporters as...
New national seal sets higher bar for inclusive and respectful workplaces
The National Gender Equality and Empowerment Seal was launched on Wednesday to promote safe, inclusive and equitable work environments across Guyana’s public and private sectors....
Guyana’s record-breaking oil boom
The tiny South American nation of Guyana, once among the continent’s poorest countries, has rapidly emerged as a major oil producer. Following a series of...
Harmer’s six-for hands India their biggest Test defeat
South Africa 489 (Muthusamy 109, Jansen 93, Kuldeep 4-115) and 260 for 5 decl. (Stubbs 94, de Zorzi 49, Jadeja 4-62) beat India 201 (Jaiswal...
Guyana seeks to unlock business opportunities through UK trade links
Guyana is aiming to unlock economic growth by strengthening trade partnerships with the United Kingdom, Senior Minister in the Office of the President for Finance...
New rules to speed up local content certification
Beginning January 2026, Guyana will implement fixed processing timelines for local content certification applications, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Monday, outlining new deadlines...
GCCI: Improved certificate processing will aid ease of doing business
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has commended the Local Content Secretariat (LCS) for efforts to streamline the processing of local content certificates....
Chase guaranteed Republic Bank U-18 title with one round remaining
Chase’s Academic Foundation demonstrated why they are the team to beat during the latest round of the Republic Bank Under-18 School Football League on Sunday,...
Stanleytown resident turns 101
Eileen Angela Douglas, a centenarian from Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice, recently celebrated her 101st birthday, marking more than a century of resilience, devotion and service....
Two injured in drive-by shooting at Amelia’s Ward
Two men were injured on Sunday night in a drive-by shooting at Lover’s Lane, Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden. The incident occurred around 22:30 hrs and...
Effort underway to tackle antimicrobial resistance and infection risks nationwide
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), on Thursday launched a two-day workshop to develop a practical, user-friendly national...
Turning passion into profit: How Mwanza Porte is inspiring young women entrepreneurs
Owner of Guyana Market International (GMI), Mwanza Porte, is using her success as a businesswoman to motivate other young women to start their own businesses....
Stories of strength: Phenomenal Women series returns for fifth season
When Macaela Cameron returned to full-time work after the birth of her daughter, she was struck by a quiet truth: countless women across Guyana were...
Teacher, student in fatal Berbice crash remembered as disciplined, dedicated
Grieving relatives are remembering 16-year-old Jodea Seline and 30-year-old teacher Jerome Bernard as disciplined, committed, and deeply devoted to their school community, as they grapple...
Guyana starts strong at Senior Caribbean Squash Championships
Guyana turned in a solid performance on the opening day of the Senior Caribbean Squash Championships, which served off on Sunday at the National Racquet...
Extradition proceedings against Mohamed’s move forward after full disclosure
Extradition proceedings for U.S.-indicted businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed advanced on Monday as prosecutors submitted additional documents before Magistrate Judy Latchman in...