Aug 18, 2026
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NTFGL: Prashad’s 68 tightens gap on leader Persaud
Patrick Prashad fired a net 68 to win Round 6 of the National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) Tour 2 at the Lusignan Golf Course...
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Region Six RDC sorting out mismatch as some weeding, cleaning contractors unaware they were awarded contracts
The Region Six Regional Democratic Council (RDC) is working to resolve mismatches between its records and a database supplied by the Ministry of Local Government...
Power boost for Linden, other regions as GPL capacity reaches 266.3 MW
Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) will receive an additional three megawatts of power in Linden, Region 10, after mining company BOSAI agreed to provide...
Under-19 cricket: Grimmond stars with bat and ball as BEI down Abram Zuil
Brandon Grimmond starred with bat and ball as Berbice Educational Institute (BEI) beat Abram Zuil Secondary by six wickets in Qualifier 1 of the 2026...
Mohamed gets two pre-action letters demanding apology, retraction over Sigma Engineers claims
Two attorneys have issued pre-action letters demanding apologies, retractions and the removal of a Facebook video, warning of defamation proceedings against Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed...
Businessman arrested after pointing gun at motorist in Pouderoyen road spat
A 38-year-old businessman of Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, has been arrested after allegedly pulling a firearm on a motorist following a road dispute on Saturday....
El Niño-driven power demand strains Linden grid as electricity company seeks long-term solutions
El Niño-driven heat has pushed electricity demand in Linden beyond available generation capacity, prompting intermittent power outages as the Linden Electricity Company Inc. (LECI) works...
Mother pleads for second chance for teen accused of killing fisherman, claims he was provoked
The parents of a 15-year-old boy in custody for the alleged murder of 55-year-old fisherman Asmat Mohamed Hussain of Dukestown, Corriverton, are appealing for their...
Nabaclis farmers to get much-needed help to expand cultivation
Farmers with proof of land ownership in Nabaclis and surrounding East Coast Demerara communities will be eligible for up to five acres of land clearing,...
Deo tops 28-strong field to claim DemLife Golf Tournament crown
Dr Joaan Deo won overall honours at the DemLife Golf Tournament, held at the Lusignan Golf Club on Saturday, carding 84 gross and 70 net...
Mendonca throws hat in ring for GFF presidency
Petra Organisation Director Troy Mendonca has announced his intention to contest the presidency of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), setting up a potential challenge to...
Village Rams, Eccles, Airport SVC, Mahdia storm into T10 semi-finals
Defending zone champions Eccles All-Stars, Village Rams, Airport SVC, and Mahdia (Movements Family) surged into the final four of the East Bank/West Demerara Zone in...
Solomon presses for lasting fix to Linden power outages
Region Ten Member of Parliament Sharma Solomon is calling for a more lasting solution to frequent electricity disruptions in Linden. Solomon has been critical of...
Dowlin, Amsterdam star as four teams book Under-19 T20 playoff spots
Essequibo Islands Secondary, Annandale Secondary, Covent Garden Secondary and Berbice Educational Institute (BEI) secured their places in the knockout phase of the Ministry of Education/Beharry...
Vaping affects brain development, Minister Persaud warns young people
Vaping can impair brain development in young people, particularly affecting the frontal lobe, and may reduce life expectancy, according to Minister of Human Services and...
Bush Lot residents welcome Model Village Initiative, eager for implementation
Residents of Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice, are eager for the implementation of the Government's Model Village Initiative, saying the proposed upgrades will improve the...
Occupation of reserves, cultivation on dams blamed for Cane Grove drainage woes; farmers to be resettled
Years of unchecked occupation and cultivation on public reserves and dams have blocked Cane Grove's interlocking drainage system, leaving the community exposed to flooding during...
GRPA: One in four new HIV cases involve young people aged 15-24
One in every four new HIV cases in Guyana involves young people between the ages of 15 and 24, a trend described as concerning by...