Drake is most-streamed artist – racked up 4.7 billion streams this year
By Mark Savage, BBC Music reporter
Drake has been named Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2016, with his single One Dance the site's biggest song of...
New UK five pound note: Not suitable for vegetarians
By Lucy Hooker Business reporter, BBC News
(BBC) The UK's new fiver has won many fans since it was launched in September.
It's tough. It doesn't...
‘Relaxed’ Bolt says final season for the fans
(AFP) — Nine-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt dedicated what is set to be his last track season to his fans, with the Jamaican sprint...
Curtains came down on Digicel sponsored Drama Festival 2016
The curtains came down on the Digicel sponsored Drama Festival 2016 held at the National Cultural Center on Sunday evening with the plays “Counterfeit...
Snake marriage story fake, Malaysian fireman says
(BBC Asia) A Malaysian fireman widely reported to have wed his pet snake says that he is saddened by the story he says is...
National Geographic team: ‘We have seen many places but none as beautiful as Guyana’
A team from the National Geographic Magazine has described Guyana as one of the nicest, unspoilt countries in the world, and a gem that...
Courts Christmas tree light-up wows large crowd
Thousands gathered late Friday afternoon on Main Street, Georgetown and its immediate environs to witness the annual Courts Christmas Tree light-up ceremony. This much-anticipated...
‘Hallelujah’ singer Leonard Cohen dies
(CNN) Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82.
"We have lost one of music's most revered and prolific visionaries," said a...
Prince Harry condemns press ‘abuse’ of girlfriend
(BBC) Prince Harry has confirmed US actress Meghan Markle is his girlfriend, in a statement from Kensington Palace attacking the media for subjecting her...
U.S. actor Steven Seagal given Russian citizenship by Putin
U.S. actor Steven Seagal has been given Russian citizenship, the Kremlin says.
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to make the award to the martial...
Recent Articles
Families to determine whether Govt salvages sunken MV Barima or preserve it as memorial...
With approximately 30 people still unaccounted for, the government must now decide whether to salvage the sunken MV Barima or preserve the site as...
MV Barima tragedy CoI will not affect prosecution of murder charges against T&HD workers –...
See full statement from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP):
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is an independent office...
Govt to establish Guyana Development Bank offices in every region, recruit staff
With the Guyana Development Bank Bill now passed in the National Assembly, the government has begun preparations to establish the institution, including setting up...
Minister Singh commends outgoing World Bank Group Representative Diletta Doretti for dedicated service to...
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, yesterday received an outgoing courtesy call from the World...
Govt injects $496.3M to establish first State-owned water bottling plant
The National Assembly has approved $496.3 million to advance the GWI’s coastal water supply services by investing in a new water bottling plant to...
Psychosocial support expanded for MV Barima victims, public
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has expanded psychosocial support services for survivors and families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, while...
Govt tables Gaming Authority Bill following calls from religious community for stronger gambling controls
The government has tabled the Gaming Authority Bill in the National Assembly, marking a significant step toward strengthening oversight of Guyana’s rapidly expanding gambling...
Security Interest in Movable Property Amendment Bill passed
The National Assembly on Monday passed the Security Interests in Movable Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill 2026, strengthening Guyana’s legal framework for commercial transactions...
Hire Purchase Amendment Bill passed to improve access to justice
The National Assembly on Monday passed the Hire Purchase (Amendment) Bill 2026, which aims to clarify the legal framework governing disputes arising under the...
Sexual Offences Amendment Bill to be sent to Special Select Committee
The Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2026 has been referred to a special select committee of the National Assembly for further scrutiny following its presentation...
