Apr 10, 2026
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Fraudsters issuing driver’s licences to be named and shamed
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced a sweeping clean-up of Guyana’s driver licensing system alongside a fresh round of tougher traffic laws, as the...
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Four in custody over teen’s death on Essequibo Lake
Four individuals are in police custody as investigations continue into the death of Aarif Azeez at the “Hot and Cold” Lake in Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast,...
Guyana, St. Kitts sign deals on food security, security and modernisation
Guyana and St. Kitts and Nevis on Wednesday signed three memoranda of understanding covering agriculture and food security, security cooperation, and government modernisation, deepening bilateral...
Olivia Solomon targets stronger performance in upcoming races
Olivia Solomon claimed gold in the girls’ under-17 800 metres at the CARIFTA Games in Grenada on Monday, clocking 2:10.76, but said she believed her...
GDF troops honoured for Hurricane Melissa relief mission in Jamaica
Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) were formally welcomed home and decorated on Wednesday for their role in a regional humanitarian mission to Jamaica...
Headteachers told to act on teacher performance, student discipline
Education Minister Sonia Parag has called on headteachers in Region Two to take bold, proactive action in addressing challenges such as teacher performance, student discipline...
Police warn: Do not fly kites near power lines or retrieve kites stuck in wires
The Guyana Police Force is urging parents, guardians, and children across the country to observe proper safety precautions while flying kites during the Easter weekend....
Domestic dispute: Young Berbice mother allegedly suffocates daughter, attacks toddler son
The deceased, Isabella Dabadial, a student of Cooper Primary School, was reportedly suffocated by her mother, Sarah Elizabeth Shivpersaud, 26, a ten-day worker from the...
CDB approves US $50M environmental loan for Guyana
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved US$50 million in financing for Guyana through its Second Environmental Sector Policy-Based Loan (PBL), a funding package aimed...
Narrow escape: ‘I was in the shower when the fire started,’ says one Alberttown fire victim
Martha Espino was in the shower when she first heard the warning. Her phone rang, jolting her from the steam and routine of the evening....
Firefighters must become first responders in all emergencies, says PM Phillips
Modern firefighting is expected to serve as the first responders to a wide range of emergencies, from traffic accidents and floods to wildfires and hazardous...
Over 3,000 youths at Seventh-day Adventist Camporee
More than 3,000 Pathfinders and Master Guides from across the Caribbean gathered on Tuesday at the Seventh-day Adventist Caribbean Union Conference Camporee at the Loo...
16 charged as grip tightens against illegal mining
Sixteen gold miners were charged in March with a range of offences under the Mining Act as part of the Ministry of Natural Resources’ ongoing...
Karting incident: Vieira apologises for slapping Singh
Matthew Vieira has issued a public apology and accepted full responsibility after slapping fellow racer Ravi Singh during an incident at the GMR&SC karting competition....
Linden businesses urged to tap US trade, investment opportunities
Businesses in Linden are being encouraged to explore global opportunities through trade partnerships, investment programmes and industry conferences, as part of efforts to strengthen links...
Training, STEM initiatives driving Guyana’s O&G workforce
ExxonMobil Guyana has credited investments in training and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education with strengthening the capacity of the local workforce. The company’s...
Authorities target littering, prioritise prosecution of offenders
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Local Government Minister Priya Manickchand have agreed to strengthen cooperation to curb littering, with a focus on ensuring offenders...
Flooding in Region Two under control, 23 pumps deployed
Flooding across several communities in Region Two has been largely brought under control following a rapid and coordinated response by the regional administration, as monitoring...