Jul 26, 2026
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Opposition welcomes MV Barima inquiry but faults lack of consultation
The five main opposition parties have welcomed President Dr Irfaan Ali's announcement of a Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the MV Barima but...
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Health Minister praises rescue and relief workers in MV Barima tragedy
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has praised doctors, nurses, emergency medical teams, members of the Joint Services, forensic personnel and volunteers for their round-the-clock...
Shepherd and Nabi power Amazon Warriors to another win
Romario Shepherd and Mohammad Nabi orchestrated a remarkable recovery to guide the Guyana Amazon Warriors to a two-wicket victory over the Desert Vipers in the...
Brazilian Navy, T&T Coast Guard join Barima search as death toll climbs to 53
Naval and coast guard reinforcements from Brazil and Trinidad and Tobago are due to arrive in Guyana on Wednesday, bolstering an intensifying search for those...
MV Barima Ferry Disaster: Timeline
Saturday, July 18, 2026 • The MV Barima, a passenger and cargo ferry built in 1939, departs Georgetown bound for Port Kaituma, North West District,...
Dartmouth man reportedly dies of electrocution; two children hospitalised
A 28-year-old Essequibo Coast man died on Monday afternoon after he was reportedly electrocuted. Kelton Benn, of Dartmouth Village, had gone to use an outdoor...
Unregistered boat captain among eight injured in Canje Creek collision
Eight persons were injured following a head-on collision between two boats in the vicinity of Pat Walla, Canje Creek, Berbice, on Tuesday, police said. The...
Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup for second time
Spain deservedly won a desperately disappointing World Cup final as Ferran Torres' extra-time strike finally broke the resistance of 10-man Argentina. The European champions had...
Mother fears worst after losing two children in MV Barima tragedy
For Eve Jerome, Saturday night's sinking of the MV Barima has turned her life upside down. While she survived the tragedy, her two children, three-year-old...
MV Barima tragedy: Brothers make it out alive but relatives missing
What was intended to be a memorable family trip to the North West District has instead left the Matabheek family counting their blessings while anxiously...
Survivor recounts horror as four grandchildren remain missing
The sinking of the MV Barima on Saturday night has left the Moonsammy family devastated, with four of Helena Moonsammy's grandchildren still missing. Moonsammy, who...
Bushlot grandmother clings to hope as daughter-in-law, three grandchildren missing after MV Barima tragedy
Bibi Shamina Matabheek is holding onto hope that her daughter-in-law and three grandchildren will be found alive following the sinking of the MV Barima, which...
53 rescued as MV Barima search continues, communication centres established
Fifty-three people have been rescued so far following the MV Barima maritime incident off Guyana's coast, with three communication centres now established to provide verified...
Minister Singh: Guyana-US trade tops US$25B over past decade
Bilateral trade between Guyana and the United States exceeded US$25 billion over the last decade, with more than half of that total generated in the...
Mustapha says Azruddin Mohamed, family hold more mining land than his children
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and members of his family collectively hold mining rights that exceed the combined holdings of all of Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha's...
New Amsterdam nursing school nearly ready, tutor recruitment under way
A new state-of-the-art nursing school in New Amsterdam, Berbice, capable of housing 1,000 students, is nearing completion and set to become a centralised hub for...
Fashions Origin expands into special effects makeup training
A first-of-its-kind Special Effects (SFX) Makeup Workshop will be held in Guyana on Sunday, aimed at equipping aspiring creatives with specialised skills for emerging opportunities...
Rotary Club targets 40 youths for entrepreneurship initiative
The Rotary Club of Georgetown Central (RCGC) has launched a six-week mentorship programme aimed at equipping young Guyanese with the skills and support needed to...