#update2026 Archives

January 27, 2026

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The Guyana Police Force has recorded more than 6,500 illegal third-lane violations using footage from the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS), authorities said on Tuesday. Police said 585 of the cases have already been heard and processed in court, resulting in fines and, in some instances, the suspension of drivers’ licences. The remaining matters are […]

January 27, 2026

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The oil and gas sector remained a key driver of economic growth in 2025, despite emerging global headwinds such as declining oil prices and an uncertain external environment. Finance Minister Ashni Singh said, while presenting Budget 2026, that the sector expanded by an estimated 21 per cent last year, with crude oil production reaching 261.1 […]

January 22, 2026

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Golf at Lusignan is set to intensify with the launch of the National Top Flight Golf League, an eight-week medal tour designed to boost weekly competition and participation at the Lusignan Golf Club. The league, which begins shortly, will be played every Sunday with an 8:00 am tee-off, except on weekends scheduled for official tournaments. […]

January 12, 2026

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Trans Guyana Airways (TGA) has joined Roraima Airways and Jags Aviation in reducing airfares to hinterland destinations, following government efforts to rehabilitate and upgrade regional airstrips. TGA said it will immediately implement a seven per cent reduction in fares to all hinterland airstrips that have completed full government rehabilitation, and will extend similar reductions to […]

January 9, 2026

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A total of 570 fisherfolks in Region Two received one-off grants of G$150,000 on Friday, part of a nationwide initiative benefiting more than 6,996 registered fisherfolk. The programme, announced by President Irfaan Ali, also includes the removal of taxes on essential fishing materials such as fuel and seines. The distribution took place at the Rice […]

January 9, 2026

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Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, says he supports calls by the judiciary for a review of the Legal Practitioners Act with stronger disciplinary action. Speaking on the latest edition of his show Issues In the News, Nandlall also said touting in the legal profession must end, stressing that reforms are needed […]

January 8, 2026

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The Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee (JJTRC), in partnership with Banks DIH Limited, has unveiled the highly anticipated provisional race programme for Sunday, 1 February 2026, at the prestigious Port Mourant Turf Club. This electrifying event kicks off the 2026 Guyana Cup Nomination Series and is already generating excitement throughout the local racing community. Dubbed […]

January 7, 2026

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ACADO Guyana will open the 2026 chess calendar on Saturday with the National Under-12 Rapid Chess Championships, sponsored through its MOO! Milk brand, the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) said. The tournament will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the new ACADO building on Heroes Highway, East Bank Demerara, with more than 50 children expected to […]

January 5, 2026

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Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro and his wife, politician and attorney Cilia Flores, made their first court appearance at a federal court in New York City on Monday afternoon, pleading not guilty to all charges. Maduro faces charges of narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine-importation conspiracy, and weapons offences. Flores and other senior Venezuelan officials, including Maduro’s son, are also […]

January 5, 2026

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A short statement did not elaborate on the role of the Cubans in Venezuela, but the two governments are long-standing allies, with Cuba providing security support in exchange for oil. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said they had been providing protection to Maduro and his wife “at the request” of Venezuela. An official government statement read: […]

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6,500+ drivers caught in illegal third-lane violations, 585 fined

O&G sector continues to drive economic growth

Lusignan tees up National Top Flight Golf League

Trans Guyana lower fares to hinterland destinations

570 fisherfolks in Region Two receive G$150,000 grants

AG backs reforms to curb misconduct, end touting in legal profession

Banks/Jumbo Jet release exciting provisional race programme

ACADO Guyana kicks off U-12 Rapid Chess Championships on Saturday

Maduro and wife plead not guilty to narco-terrorism charges

32 Cubans killed during US attack on Venezuela

GMR&SC returns dexterity event with obstacle courses for all classes

155 schools to gain access to clean, purified water

Local athletes arrive in Grenada for CARIFTA Games

GMR&SC returns dexterity event with obstacle courses for all classes

155 schools to gain access to clean, purified water

Local athletes arrive in Grenada for CARIFTA Games