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Government vows to vigorously defend position should VAMED proceed to arbitration

Jul 16, 2026

3 min read

Government vows to vigorously defend position should VAMED proceed to arbitration

The Health Ministry said on Thursday it will vigorously defend its position before an arbitral tribunal should VAMED Engineering GmbH commence arbitration proceedings, categorically rejecting...

Auto industry tops complaints as Consumer Affairs Commission resolves $68M in cases

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Jul 16, 2026

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Auto industry tops complaints as Consumer Affairs Commission resolves $68M in cases

The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) has resolved 217 complaints worth approximately $68 million so far in 2026, with the auto industry accounting for...

Works on Lot 2 of Corentyne highway expansion ahead of schedule

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Jul 16, 2026

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Works on Lot 2 of Corentyne highway expansion ahead of schedule

Works on Lot 2 of the Palmyra to Moleson Creek Road Expansion Project are advancing steadily, with the drainage network on both sides of the...

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Jul 15, 2026

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Body of missing teen found

The body of Devanand Balram, 14, called "Whiteboy," of No. 60 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was found on Wednesday in the vicinity of the Dukestown Foreshore,...

Corentyne family beaten, robbed of $4.1M in home invasion

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Jul 14, 2026

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Corentyne family beaten, robbed of $4.1M in home invasion

A livestock dealer and his family were robbed of more than $4.1 million in cash and jewellery after five masked bandits stormed their home in...

Women trained to cultivate high-value crops utilising climate smart practices

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Jul 14, 2026

2 min read

Women trained to cultivate high-value crops utilising climate smart practices

More than 40 women across Regions Six and Ten have completed Climate Smart Agriculture training under the Women's Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN). The programme...

Strong aviation safety key to economic growth, says industry experts

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Jul 14, 2026

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Strong aviation safety key to economic growth, says industry experts

Guyana's aviation sector is expanding at an unprecedented pace, but maintaining high safety standards remains critical to protecting the country's economic gains and international reputation,...

Court frees Duncan, convicts three others in $400 million gold theft case

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Jul 14, 2026

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Court frees Duncan, convicts three others in $400 million gold theft case

Andray Duncan has been freed of a charge of simple larceny in connection with the theft of 1,000 ounces of gold valued at $400 million...

Guyana’s oldest Seventh-day Adventist, John ’Johnny’ Rudder of Islington Village, turns 104

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Jul 12, 2026

3 min read

Guyana’s oldest Seventh-day Adventist, John ’Johnny’ Rudder of Islington Village, turns 104

Centenarian John "Johnny" Rudder of Islington Village on the East Bank of Berbice celebrated his 104th birthday on Sunday, marking more than a century of...

Giving up video games, bicycle rides for studying pays off for young Bethany scholar

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Jul 12, 2026

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Giving up video games, bicycle rides for studying pays off for young Bethany scholar

Putting aside video games and his bicycle paid off for 11-year-old Nashon Xavier Thomas of Bethany Village, Region Two, who emerged as the third top...

Family clings to memories of devoted father as they await justice

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Jul 12, 2026

2 min read

Family clings to memories of devoted father as they await justice

The family of Satesh "Toney" Persaud of Reliance, Essequibo Coast, is calling for justice weeks after he was killed in an accident on the public...

Rashid, Mickle lead Guyana to third successive AmeriCup pre-qualifier win

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Jul 12, 2026

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Rashid, Mickle lead Guyana to third successive AmeriCup pre-qualifier win

Guyana finished its campaign on a winning note after defeating Bermuda 59-56 on Saturday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in the FIBA AmeriCup...

Sod turned for $528M East Ruimveldt Market redevelopment

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Jul 12, 2026

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Sod turned for $528M East Ruimveldt Market redevelopment

The sod was turned on Saturday for the $528,370,300 redevelopment of the East Ruimveldt Market, marking the start of a major project to upgrade infrastructure...

Pitamber wins National Junior Chess Championships Qualifiers

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Jul 10, 2026

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Pitamber wins National Junior Chess Championships Qualifiers

Candidate Master (CM) Sachin Pitamber has won the 2026 National Junior Chess Championships Qualifiers, hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) at Olympic House, Liliendaal....

Cuban national who slit stepdaughter’s throat after hammering mother to death gets life imprisonment

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Jul 9, 2026

2 min read

Cuban national who slit stepdaughter’s throat after hammering mother to death gets life imprisonment

Cuban national Yoel Rodriguez Barrientos, who bludgeoned his partner to death with a hammer then slit the throat of her 11-year-old daughter after the child...

Adopt an Orphanage initiative enters fifth phase, expands support for vulnerable children

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Jul 9, 2026

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Adopt an Orphanage initiative enters fifth phase, expands support for vulnerable children

The Adopt an Orphanage initiative has entered its fifth phase, continuing efforts to strengthen support for children living in residential care through partnerships involving the...

Guyana welcomes Trinidad and Tobago to Global Biodiversity Alliance

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Jul 9, 2026

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Guyana welcomes Trinidad and Tobago to Global Biodiversity Alliance

Trinidad and Tobago has been officially welcomed as the 125th member of the Global Biodiversity Alliance. President Dr Irfaan Ali presented Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar...

SounDown returns November with bigger production, second stage

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Jul 9, 2026

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SounDown returns November with bigger production, second stage

SounDown, Guyana's premier music and arts festival, will return for its third edition in November, with organisers promising an expanded event featuring a larger production,...

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#update#guyana2026

Government vows to vigorously defend position should VAMED proceed to arbitration

Auto industry tops complaints as Consumer Affairs Commission resolves $68M in cases

Works on Lot 2 of Corentyne highway expansion ahead of schedule

Body of missing teen found

Corentyne family beaten, robbed of $4.1M in home invasion

Women trained to cultivate high-value crops utilising climate smart practices

Strong aviation safety key to economic growth, says industry experts

Court frees Duncan, convicts three others in $400 million gold theft case

Guyana’s oldest Seventh-day Adventist, John ’Johnny’ Rudder of Islington Village, turns 104

Giving up video games, bicycle rides for studying pays off for young Bethany scholar

Family clings to memories of devoted father as they await justice

Rashid, Mickle lead Guyana to third successive AmeriCup pre-qualifier win

Sod turned for $528M East Ruimveldt Market redevelopment

Pitamber wins National Junior Chess Championships Qualifiers

Cuban national who slit stepdaughter’s throat after hammering mother to death gets life imprisonment

Adopt an Orphanage initiative enters fifth phase, expands support for vulnerable children

Guyana welcomes Trinidad and Tobago to Global Biodiversity Alliance

SounDown returns November with bigger production, second stage

Four more foreigners detained in Potaro illegal mining operation

$1.5B contract awarded for new Pouderoyen Market

Widespread GPL outage hits Demerara, Berbice