May 24, 2026
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Mother urges teen son to surrender after fatal stabbing of alleged attacker
A 48-year-old labourer was stabbed to death during a confrontation at Nigg Village, Corentyne, on Saturday afternoon, and police are now searching for a 17-year-old...
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SHOUT4Change finalists learn about mangrove protection, ecosystem restoration
Top finalists in the national environmental speech competition were given a first-hand look at conservation efforts, climate resilience initiatives and sustainability practices during an immersive...
Indian nationals take grievances to Labour Ministry
Indian nationals employed with EKAA HRIM Mining in Batavia, Region Seven, staged a protest outside the Ministry of Labour on Thursday, alleging exploitation, unpaid wages...
Nascimento warns Venezuela must never be taken for granted
Communications specialist and political commentator Kit Nascimento says Guyana must take nothing for granted and remain alert and prepared to defend the resource-rich Essequibo, which...
Teixeira says top diplomats’ comments ’regrettable’, announces June 5 parliamentary sitting
Government Chief Whip and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira has criticised comments from members of the diplomatic corps in Guyana regarding parliamentary sittings, saying...
Minibus protest disrupts routes as drivers push for fare hikes
Minibus operators on Monday staged a protest at Cuffy Square, disrupting several transport routes as they renewed calls for higher fares, arguing that the current...
Veteran fisherman takes break after near-death experience at sea
For veteran West Coast Berbice boat captain Ganesh, Tuesday’s terrifying ordeal at sea is one he says will remain with him for the rest of...
Guyana needs a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to heal old wounds, says Bissember
Diplomat and senior lecturer at the University of Guyana Neville Bissember has called for the development of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address past...
New AutoCAD laboratory expands vocational training for Region Five students
The commissioning of a new AutoCAD laboratory at Bygeval Secondary School is expected to expand technical and vocational education opportunities for students across several communities...
Jagdeo: Sustainable jobs for Amerindian communities top priority
Creating sustainable employment opportunities for Amerindian communities remains a top government priority, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo told village leaders from across Region Two during an...
Region Two outreach delivers on-the-spot solutions; some matters deferred
Housing, land disputes, drainage, employment and public assistance were among the key concerns raised by residents during a government outreach led by Vice President Bharrat...
Banking sector entering new era with real-time payment, international banks
Guyana is on the cusp of a sweeping transformation of its financial sector, with two landmark payment systems set to go live and three major...
Younge edges Bullen in thrilling start to GTA Independence Open
The Guyana Tennis Association, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, on Sunday launched its 60th Independence Anniversary Open Tournament at the...
New regional executive officers appointed
President Dr Irfaan Ali has approved the appointment of Regional Executive Officers (REOs) across all administrative regions of Guyana. The appointments form part of ongoing...
Gas-to-Energy project on course for first power by year-end
The 300 MW Wales Gas-to-Energy project, Guyana’s largest infrastructure initiative to date, is advancing, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips saying the contractor has...
Vandals steal computers, cables and crops, attempt to torch Christianburg Secondary
Repeated acts of vandalism and theft at the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School have raised concerns among education officials, with authorities appealing to residents to help...
Boskalis signs US$11.2M contract to dredge Demerara Channel
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) and Boskalis CPG Inc. on Tuesday signed an $11.2 million contract to dredge a key section of the Demerara River...
From classroom to simulation: How Guyana is transforming nursing education
In Guyana, becoming a nurse has long followed a traditional path. Students trained at one of three nursing schools, where teaching was largely classroom-based and...