Daily Archives: September 16, 2026

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2,068 rice farmers receive nearly US$128K in 1st crop insurance claims

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For the first time since the crop insurance programme for rice farmers was launched, some US$128,000 was accessed by those affected by above-normal-rainfall during...

GRA appeals court ruling quashing Mohamed’s $799.8M luxury-car tax

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The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has appealed a Demerara High Court ruling concerning Hana Mohamed’s 2020 Ferrari 488, challenging Justice Gino Persaud’s decision to...

Driver electrocuted after excavator hits GPL power line

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Thirty-year-old Andrew Sookra of Kaneville, East Bank Demerara, a truck driver, was reportedly electrocuted on Tuesday after the excavator he was transporting came into...

Pres. Ali undeterred by Opposition’s failure to attend meeting on national interests

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The Parliamentary Opposition on Tuesday failed to attend a meeting with President Dr Irfaan Ali, who had extended an invitation for a meeting with...

Corentyne farmer counting losses after fire guts farm

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A Corentyne farmer is counting his losses after a fire swept through his farm at Number 48 Village, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), destroying fruit...

Guyana’s oil exports surpass US$15B in first half of 2026

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Guyana’s petroleum sector continued to generate significant economic returns in the first half of 2026, with crude oil exports surpassing US$15 billion and projected...

51-Y-O Berbice woman killed in hit-and-run accident

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See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident which occurred on Monday September 14, 2026, about 15:21hrs on...

CH&PA meets with contractors on Saudi-funded housing project in Reg. 3 

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Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Dr. Martin Pertab, and Director of Projects Omar Narine on Tuesday met with...

Govt moves to modernise occupational safety, health legislation

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The government is reviewing Guyana’s occupational safety and health legislation and broader workplace safety framework to ensure it keeps pace with the country’s rapidly...

GRA to enable online payments for taxes, vehicle licences by year-end

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The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) will put systems in place to facilitate online payments for taxes as well as motor vehicle licences before the...