Guyana

Caribbean Airlines has advised passengers travelling to the United States (US) that they must complete a mandatory attestation form before check-in, in compliance with a new requirement introduced by US health authorities to prevent the introduction of Ebola through air travel. The requirement takes effect on November 3, 2026, at 22:59h Eastern Standard […]

A 66-year-old Venezuelan diver who died during operations to recover the sunken MV Barima suffered a heart attack, with a doctor attached to the salvage operation also confirming that he had a pre-existing medical condition. BK International, the company contracted to salvage the vessel, disclosed the findings on Monday, identifying the deceased as Luis […]

An estate worker, his wife and their two young children have been left homeless after an early-morning fire destroyed their home and belongings at Lot 100 Zorg-en-Hoop, Blairmont, West Bank Berbice (WBB), Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), on Tuesday. The blaze, which occurred at about 02:00h, left 33-year-old Bishram Jaglal and his family with virtually […]

A 23-year-old porter from Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) died on Monday morning after reportedly jumping from a moving lorry to avoid plunging over a cliff along the Tiger Creek Main Access Road, North West District, Region One (Barima-Waini). Dead is Arif Shadeek, who was among the occupants of a motor lorry involved in the The post […]

A grass fire of unknown origin broke out on Monday afternoon in Bamia, a small community on the outskirts of Linden, Region 10, prompting action from the Guyana fire service. According to information, the fire started sometime in the afternoon but was not reported until later that evening. This publication was told that firefighters took The post […]

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has expanded its Harmony Clubs initiative to three additional primary schools in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), bringing the total number of participating schools across Guyana to 18. The clubs were launched on Tuesday at Corriverton Primary, Rose Hall Town Primary and All Saints Primary, extending the […]

Parents of primary and secondary school students have welcomed the introduction of free online reinforcement classes by the Guyana Digital School (GDS), describing the initiative as a useful opportunity to strengthen their children’s understanding of key subjects, particularly Mathematics and literacy. Sasha Parsram, of East Coast Demerara (ECD), who has […]

Former Region Four Chairman and current National Coordinator of Guyana’s Border Patrol Unit, Daniel Seeram, will not have to serve prison time after Magistrate Abigail Gibbs on Monday suspended the remaining 13 months of his sentence for assaulting his former wife, Farzana Hamid. Seeram’s sentenced started at 24 months’ imprisonment but the Magistrate […]

Developed through a collaboration involving the Ministry of Education, the World Bank and other key stakeholders, a new digital management platform, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Education Management Information System (EMIS), has been launched to improve institutional management, strengthen oversight and support the monitoring […]

…Guyana among 3 countries benefiting from 3-year programme Scotiabank is targeting 1,750 young people across Guyana, Barbados and Jamaica through a three-year initiative aimed at increasing awareness of renewable energy, environmental sustainability and emerging career opportunities. The bank announced on Monday that the programme, which began in 2025, is […]