Jun 6, 2026
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Porter dies after speeding truck crashes into bridge rail on Soesdyke–Linden Highway
Isiah Malachi Williams, 23, died on Thursday night in an accident on the Soesdyke–Linden Highway in the vicinity of Long Creek, police said. The accident...
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Greater access to finance for SMEs moves closer to reality
The government on Friday tabled a series of financial measures in the National Assembly aimed at expanding credit access for small businesses, advancing infrastructure development...
Poultry sector self-sufficient, set for expansion, says Agriculture Ministry
Guyana is self-sufficient in poultry production and is seeking to further expand the sector through investment in breeding facilities, local feed production and biosecurity measures...
Teixeira: Steady progress recorded in corruption fight; dedicated anti-corruption unit not ruled out
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira said Guyana is making steady progress in its fight against corruption through stronger institutions, improved inter-agency collaboration,...
More than 400 land titles and 1,000 house lots distributed in Region Five
Hundreds of families in Region Five moved closer to homeownership on Friday after the government distributed more than 400 land titles and 1,000 house lots...
Randy Mangal of Skeldon Linepath Secondary wins national environmental contest
Randy Mangal of Skeldon Linepath Secondary School was named Top National Youth Environmental Advocate on Friday after winning Recover Guyana’s SHOUT4Change competition, which challenged students...
Government tables $54.9 billion supplementary spending request
A $54.9 billion supplementary financial request was tabled in the National Assembly on Friday. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for...
Disciplinary ruling in alleged misconduct by David Rose teachers expected within 10 days
The Teaching Service Commission expects to conclude disciplinary hearings within 10 days into allegations of mistreatment of a student at the David Rose Special Education...
U.S. reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty during high-level energy and security talks in Washington
Guyana and the United States held high-level talks in Washington focused on energy, security and diplomacy, with U.S. officials reaffirming support for Guyana’s sovereignty and...
Co-invest initiative launched to turn community care needs into business opportunities for women
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has launched a Co-Invest Initiative aimed at expanding affordable childcare and eldercare services across Guyana, while creating...
Three young men die in Corentyne accident
Three young men lost their lives on Tuesday afternoon following a horrific head-on collision along the Madia Farm Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice. Dead are 19-year-old...
Guyana-Barbados hassle-free travel will expand opportunities for trade and investment, says private sector leaders
The local private sector has welcomed the decision by Barbados and Guyana to allow travel between the two countries using digital identification cards from July...
Cheaper power for Bartica next month as electricity tariff cut by 25%
Residents of Bartica will soon benefit from a 25 per cent reduction in electricity costs from July following the commissioning of a 1.5-megawatt solar photovoltaic...
Raising a glass to history: Guyana’s rum journey celebrated in high spirits
In a night steeped in heritage and celebration, the story of Guyana’s rum industry took centre stage as the World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG) transformed...
PSC to work closely with IDB to boost SME growth
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) will deepen collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) as efforts intensify to close financing and development gaps facing small...
Aviation body warns of heavy fines and imprisonment for airstrip tampering
The Aviation Operators Association of Guyana (AOAG) has warned that tampering with aviation infrastructure is a serious offence under civil aviation regulations, carrying fines of...
Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport
The Guyana Police Force is urging citizens to report irregularities within the public transportation system, saying increased public cooperation is needed to improve accountability and...
Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association
Attorney Arudranauth Gossai was elected President of The Bar Association of Guyana on Friday, following elections at the association’s 47th Annual General Meeting held via...