The government is closely monitoring a global surge in oil prices following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, while maintaining stable domestic fuel costs through long-standing proactive policies. According to reports, international oil prices have climbed above US$100 a barrel after several cargo vessels were targeted in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of […]

President’s College (PC) repeated as champions of the National Secondary Schools’ Championships when the curtains were drawn on the proceedings on Friday evening at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora, West Coast Demerara (WCD). PC registered 275 points to take the first-place position, outpacing McKenzie High School, which finished with 230 points. Christianburg Wismar […]

Visitors flocking to the highly anticipated Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo 2026 will benefit from improved accessibility to the region as government investments in transportation infrastructure continue to transform connectivity to the hinterland. The annual rodeo, set for the Easter weekend in Lethem, attracts thousands of visitors each year and remains one of Guyana’s largest cultural tourism […]

One day after 46-year-old Heermattie Dharamdai was arrested with 55.5 grams of cocaine at her Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice (WCB) home, she was charged and sentenced to three years of imprisonment along with a fine of $83,500. Dharamdai appeared before Magistrate Shivani Lallram at the Weldaad Magistrate’s Court earlier today, where she was charged […]

The Friday morning accident that took the lives of a young father and son, and left the mother hospitalised, was caused after the motorcycle on which the victims were travelling breached the yellow double lines on the Orangestein Public Road, East Bank Essequibo, and crashed into a truck, the Guyana Police Force said. At the […]

The man accused of brutally stabbing a 15-year-old mother multiple times at Heathburn Village, East Bank Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), has been captured and handed over to the police after being found hiding in a remote community along the Berbice River. The suspect, 28-year-old Christopher Ali, was apprehended at De Veldt Village, […]

The Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force, has launched the Online Tint Waiver Application System, providing a digital platform for individuals, companies, and organisations to apply for tint exemptions under the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Tint) Regulations 2026. The portal allows applicants to submit requests, upload required documents, […]

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, and the Ministry of Public Works convened a joint meeting on Friday to discuss the management, maintenance, and development of parks, recreational grounds, and other public spaces across Guyana. The engagement aimed to establish a clearer framework for collaboration among […]

As the extradition proceedings against United States-indicted businessmen, Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, continue at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, the prosecution has claimed the two accused have been breaching their bail condition which requires them to report weekly to the police station. Attorney Glen Hanoman, who is prosecuting the US extradition proceedings against the businessmen, raised […]

Minister of Education Sonia Parag and Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond today met with Director of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) James Singh to discuss ways to address the issue of drugs in schools. According to a brief statement from Minister Walrond via her Facebook Page, the meeting was intended to “advance a […]

See full statement from TOPCO: Tropical Orchard Products Company Limited (TOPCO) confirms that one of its trucks was involved in a serious road accident earlier today at Orangestein Public Road, East Bank Essequibo. We are deeply saddened to learn that the incident has resulted in the tragic loss of life, including that of a father […]

The United States and Guyana are set to launch the 2026 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Teams (LAMAT) mission, a health security cooperation engagement designed to strengthen partnerships, enhance medical readiness, and improve access to care across the Caribbean. The mission will take place from March 16 to 27 at Ministry of Health-designated facilities across the […]

A new Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme for juveniles has been launched at the Georgetown Training Centre through a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, marking an important step in strengthening rehabilitation and reintegration opportunities for young offenders. Six juveniles, five males […]

See full statement from the US Embassy in Georgetown: From March 9-12, eight officers from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) participated in an executive leadership study tour and training program at the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO), sponsored by the U.S. Embassy. The program focused on strengthening crisis response, as well as command and control capabilities […]

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police in Regional Division # 4 ‘A’ are investigating an alleged wounding which occurred on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 about 06:45hrs at Dowding Street, Kitty, Georgetown, committed on a 55-year-old self-employed male of the said address. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim and the suspect, a male […]

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police in Regional Division 4 ‘A’ are investigating an alleged Robbery with Aggravation which occurred on Thursday March 12, 2026 about 12:00hrs at Leopold and Breda Streets, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, committed on two Chinese businessmen of Providence, East Bank Demerara. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were proceeding […]

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating an alleged assault committed on a 14-year-old student of Kitty, Georgetown, which occurred on Thursday March 12, 2026 about 16:00hrs. Preliminary investigations revealed that the teen was allegedly attacked by six males, who dealt him several kicks and cuffs about his body, causing him […]

See full statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: The Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana has taken note of the communiqué issued by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela dated 11th March 2026, which purports to object to Guyana’s decision to advance a three-dimensional multi-client seismic exploration programme within Guyana’s Exclusive […]

The mother of the 22-year-old man whose body was recovered after a barge sunk off the coast of Guyana whilst transporting molasses is calling on authorities to provide answers on what went wrong at sea. The body of Ravindra Bissoondyal was on Wednesday discovered floating near a buoy in the Demerara River, bringing a tragic […]

Guyana showcased its advancements in protecting women and survivors of violence on Wednesday, as Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud addressed the 70th session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York, USA. Speaking to the assembly, Dr Persaud noted that while global efforts […]

Dear Editor, I write to advocate for biometric voting at the next local Government elections as a small first step on the road to expanding biometric verification for elections nationwide. Conducting a trial at the local Government level would allow the commission to test logistical feasibility during actual voting, assess risks and challenges beforehand, and […]

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating the discovery of human remains following a fire which destroyed two houses at Bee Hive Village, East Coast Demerara, between 23:50hrs on Wednesday March 11, 2026 and 01:00hrs on Thursday March 12, 2026. The fire destroyed the home of Davanand Sawh called “Cheow,” 62, […]

In keeping with the commitment made by President Irfaan Ali and as announced in the 2026 Budget presentation by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, Government will commence the distribution of the $100,000 National Cash Grant for citizens in Guyana, with central government employees already receiving […]

The Perth Scorchers, one of Australia’s most successful and widely supported T20 teams, have officially confirmed their participation in the upcoming ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL), adding further international star power to the groundbreaking tournament. The third edition of the tournament will take place from July 23 to August 1, 2026, at the Guyana […]

A 46-year-old US-based Guyanese man died after crashing his standing scooter in Queens, New York, near a stretch neighbours say has long been plagued by potholes. The deadly incident happened around 21:30h Monday in Ozone Park. Authorities say the man was heading east on Liberty Avenue when he fell near 109th Street. According to NBC […]