Guyana

The bodies of a pregnant woman and her fiancé, who were swept away by strong waves while swimming at Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara, on Sunday afternoon, were recovered at sea on Tuesday morning. The recovery was made by members of a search party after two days of intensive efforts. Family members have since been

A firefighter attached to the Lethem Fire Station has been fined a total of $150,000 after pleading guilty to four traffic-related offences committed in Central Rupununi. Thiago Rebeiro, 34, of Tabatinga, Central Rupununi, appeared before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court on Monday, June 1, 2026. He was charged with Refusal to […]

A 60-year-old motorcyclist from St Ignatius Village, Central Rupununi, has been fined $85,000 after pleading guilty to traffic offences in the Lethem Magistrate’s Court. Cletus Rodulph appeared before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan on Monday, June 1, 2026, charged with Driving a Motor Vehicle While Breath Alcohol Exceeded the Prescribed Limit and Maintenance […]

–President Ali announces, says 1.5-megawatt solar farm saving over 6000 drums of diesel, eliminating 11,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has announced a 25 per cent reduction in electricity rates for households in Bartica, Region Seven. Speaking at a community engagement on Monday, President Ali said the recently operationalised […]

JUST as Guyana marked the historic breakthrough of having performed the longest distance telesurgery procedure using advanced robotics, President Dr Irfaan Ali has noted that an agreement has been reached to establish an international training hub in Guyana in this regard. During the recent press conference, the head of state indicated that the move will

DESPITE increased concessions to privately owned local airline operators, residents of hinterland communities across Guyana continue to face challenges transporting goods and travelling due to rising airfares and freight charges. On Monday, during a cabinet outreach in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that the government […]

CHIEF Executive Officer of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Robbie Rambarran, has revealed that the institution will soon be able to offer advanced treatment for kidney stones using Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), eliminating the need for prolonged hospitalisation in many cases. “What will be in that imaging centre? An MRI. […]

RESIDENTS and businesses in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) are set to benefit from improved connectivity with the construction of a new bridge across the Puruni River, a major infrastructure project that will strengthen transportation links and support economic development in the mining district. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Monday that the […]

– credits regular community engagement for Government’s delivery success By Bebi Shafeah Oosman EMPHASISING the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government’s commitment to remaining connected to citizens and delivering development across every region of Guyana, Member of Parliament Zamal Hussain has reaffirmed that no community is being left […]

HEALTH Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, is urging Guyanese to use Ozempic and similar medications responsibly and only under proper medical supervision, warning that misuse of the drug can create serious health complications. Speaking recently on Starting Point, Dr Anthony said while Ozempic and related medications have been beneficial for many patients, […]

As Guyana celebrates its 60th Independence Anniversary, the University of Guyana Library on Friday launched its 60th Independence Anniversary pictorial exhibition highlighting the institution’s enduring contributions to national development, education, research and leadership since the institution was established over six decades ago. The week-long […]

– as search continues for missing pregnant woman, fiancé One day after a couple went missing during an outing at Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara (ECD), tragedy struck once again when a fisherman reportedly died after hitting his head after falling into his boat. Based on reports received, the dead man was identified as ‘Cannon’ The post Fisherman […]

The fire that destroyed a workshop belonging to Demerara Shipping Company Limited and caused massive damage to other businesses along Water and Lombard Streets was deliberately set. This was confirmed by the Guyana Fire Service one day after the blaze started in the workshop operated by Demerara Shipping Company Limited. According to information received, […]

Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, on Monday engaged residents of Itaballi village during the Government’s ongoing outreach in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). According to a post on the PM’s social media page, the engagement provided residents with an opportunity to raise matters affecting their community and to discuss areas for […]

…Berbice man dies after car slams into utility pole A 28-year-old security guard lost his life on Sunday evening after the car which he was driving veered off the Corentyne highway and crashed into a utility pole at Epsom Village, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). Dead is Samuel Campbell of Liverpool Village, Corentyne. The fatal The post […]