South African footballer dies after lightning strike
(BBC) A South African footballer who was struck by lightning during a match has died in hospital, his club confirmed.
Maritzburg United striker Luyanda Ntshangase,...
Guyanese among 6 women on Interpol’s most wanted list
64-year-old Julie Elizabeth Avel who has both Guyanese and German nationality, is among six Caribbean women that found themselves on Interpol’s most wanted list.
Avel...
Man accused of stealing chairs, mattress remanded to prison
A 35-year-old man who stole a number of items, including a set of chairs and a mattress, found himself before the Court of Law...
Man who chopped friend to face to spend 24 months behind bars
A man who reportedly chopped his friend to the left side of his face when confronted about a stolen property, was, earlier today (Friday),...
‘I have come to terms with everything’ – Smith
Steven Smith is back in Australia and feels it is "time to get back into it". Smith posted a picture of himself with his...
3 years jail for father of 1 caught with ganja
A Port Kaituma miner was on Thursday jailed for 3 years and fined a sum of $30,000 after he was found guilty of having...
PUC fines GPL for not achieving 2017 targets, operating standards
Despite having narrowly escaped financial penalties in 2016 from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) was not as lucky...
Proposal for collaborative effort between CARICOM and FIFA currently under review
The CARICOM Secretariat is currently reviewing a proposal from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for collaborative efforts to enhance human development in...
Corruption must be rooted out in order to benefit from trade- Commonwealth SG
Speaking of discussions for a Continental free trade area in Africa that African, Caribbean and Pacific states can benefit from, Commonwealth Secretary General (SG)...
Heart diseases account for 32% of deaths caused in Guyana- Health Minister
Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence during a presentation on Thursday on the importance of cardiac health revealed that Guyana’s population is currently being faced...
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Firearm, ammo found at No. 66 Village
Police in Regional Division #6 (East Berbice-Corentyne) are investigating the discovery of a firearm and ammunition that were found on Friday, April 3, 2026,...
Police Corporal slapped with corruption charge
See the statement below from the Guyana Police Force:
Akeem Semple, 30, a Police Corporal of Friendship, East Coast Demerara, has been charged in connection...
GCCI condemns Suriname’s attempts to stymie development in Berbice
See full statement below on Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry condemning Suriname’s attempts to stymie development in Berbice, and lack of good faith and...
Govt committed to continue creating opportunities for every Guyanese – Dr Singh
Some 613 people from Regions Three and Four graduated from the Board of Industrial Training's Skills Training Programme at the National Cultural Centre on...
GOGEC supports Govt’s approach on fishing license discussions with Suriname
See full statement from the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC):
The President of the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC), Mr. Manniram...
MARAD, GTA conduct “Boat Captain” training for Mahaica River residents
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), in collaboration with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), recently conducted a Boat Captain training session for residents along the...
Min. Persaud meets with Simona Broomes on child abuse, domestic violence procedures
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, on Wednesday met with Simona Broomes of the Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP)...
Sports play a vital role in development of well-rounded children – Min. Jacobs
A series of sporting activities was introduced by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth...
Old Students’ Association launches Special Edition Magazine to commemorate 50 years of girls at...
The Queen’s College Old Students’ Association (Guyana) (QC-OSA) has launched a Special Edition Magazine to commemorate ’50 Years of Girls at Queen’s College (1975-2025).
This...
Guyana launches 60th Independence Anniversary celebrations
Guyana officially launched its 60th Independence Anniversary celebrations under the theme “Homecoming,” marking a major milestone in the nation’s history with a robust calendar...
