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Recent News
Gov't to roll out 21 model communities soon – ManickchandThe Government is moving ahead with plans to develop 21 model communities across Guyana, with works expected to begin rolling…
Two men sentenced to life in prison for murder of Henry cousinsVinod Gopaul and Anil Sancharra were sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for the murders of Isaiah Henry and…
Over 1,100 early childhood practitioners trained; 352 care centres licensedGuyana has trained more than 1,100 early childhood development practitioners and licensed hundreds of child care facilities as it continues…
Nandlall urges local democratic organs to retain lawyers, intensify action against squattingAttorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall SC, is urging Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) and Neighbourhood Democratic Councils…
Gov't exploring new markets for paddyThe government is intensifying efforts to secure new markets for locally produced paddy as Guyana’s rice industry continues to expand…
Rice farmer, family lose house in Alness fireA Corentyne rice farmer says he is devastated after returning from his rice field on Tuesday afternoon to find his…
Guyana’s junior squash team heads to BVI chasing back-to-back Caribbean titlesGuyana’s junior squash team has departed for the British Virgin Islands, brimming with confidence as they prepare to defend their…
As climate threats intensify, children face growing health threats – Health officialAdditional focus must be placed on children as climate change continues to fuel extreme heat and worsen air quality, according…
Guyana opens FIBA AmeriCup Pre-Qualifiers against Turks and Caicos tonightGuyana's quest to advance to the next stage of the FIBA Caribbean AmeriCup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers begins on Thursday night when…
Guyana names 12-man squad for FIBA Caribbean AmeriCup Pre-QualifiersThe Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has officially unveiled its 12-man national team that will represent the Golden Arrowhead on home…
Ship with 88 containers of relief supplies dispatched to VenezuelaJuly 7, 2026: Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh this evening…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Swiss to face Argentina after beating Colombia on penaltiesSwitzerland will take on Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ last eight after edging Colombia on penalties following a…
High-scoring draw gives West Indies rare Test series winAfter 1,408 runs and 28 wickets, and even some rain delays over five days, the result that had long been…
Guyanese photographer to win GSL internship via LaparkanThe ExxonMobil Global Super League (GSL), in partnership with Laparkan, Guyana’s Authorised Distributor of Canon, has launched the GSL Emerging…
Crime
A Venezuelan national was allegedly attacked with a cutlass before the house he shared with three others was set on…
A wooden house at Water Street, Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, was destroyed on Sunday after a fire lit to…
Police are investigating the death of 42-year-old Andries Allicock, whose body was found on Saturday morning at Chiney Road West,…
Alvin Adams, a 60-year-old boat captain of New Amsterdam, Berbice, died Friday night in an accident on the western side…
Politics
Stabroek Market set for expansion, Bourda Market to be rebuilt – ManickchandThe historic Stabroek Market is set to undergo restoration and expansion, while the Bourda Market will be completely rebuilt as…
CARICOM Heads agree to send SG’s reappointment matter to CCJSee below full statement from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM): During the Retreat of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community…
Statement from the Minister of AgricultureRead full statement from Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha: The latest allegations made by Azruddin Mohamed concerning the Black Belly…
Over $400 million injected into rice farming for Essequibo – President AliPresident Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced a series of new measures to make rice farming more profitable and…
New Essequibo Drug Bond to cut medicine delivery from weeks to hours – President AliPatients across Region Two and neighbouring communities will soon receive medicines and medical supplies in a fraction of the time…
Guyana Gov’t rebuts Suriname on financing of Corentyne River BridgeSee full statement from Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation following a statement from the Surinamese Government indicating…
'Mohameds trying to blackmail President' - says President AliPresident Ali has indicated to the media that he will not succumb to blackmail from the Mohamed family. He stated…
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Sports
FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina rally from two goals down to overcome EgyptArgentina produced a comeback for the ages to edge Egypt in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup…
Limacol in as new Women’s CPL title sponsor In a major boost for the growth of the women's game in the region, the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL)…
KFC School Basketball: President’s College, Hururu Secondary, and St. Rose’s High claim championship gloryThe curtains came down on the 19th KFC National School Basketball Festival on Sunday at the National Gymnasium, bringing an…
Business
THAG President signals stronger backing for small tourism businessesRe-elected President of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), Mitra Ramkumar has pledged to extend much more support…
THAG pledges private sector partnership as Guyana hosts Caribbean Tourism conferenceGuyana will host the Caribbean Tourism Organisation's (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) for the first time from…
SkyPort Destinations launches as online platform to make travel easierOn July 1, 2026, a new chapter in travel will begin for Guyanese travelers with the official launch of SkyPort…
Building Expo 2026 attracts over 50,000 visitorsMore than 50,000 persons attended International Building Expo 2026 over the weekend, experiencing new developments and innovations within the housing…
Future Caribbean launches global Agentic AI buildathon to position Caribbean as AI innovation hubAs Agentic AI emerges as one of the most important technological shifts since the rise of the internet, Future Caribbean…
Oil & Gas
An ‘energy balance’ needed: Guyana’s Ali makes case for strategic investments globallyBy Vishani Ragobeer in Houston As thousands of industry professionals gathered in Houston, Texas for the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference…
OTC 2026: President Ali leads Guyanese delegation, visit to oil refinery planned Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, will lead a delegation of about 100 officials and private sector players at this year’s…
‘Fueled’ to simplify oil and gas coverage, connect Guyanese to opportunitiesA new digital platform focused on Guyana’s rapidly expanding oil and gas sector was officially launched on Monday evening, with…
Saipem secures new US$150M contract as Exxon advances Longtail ProjectExxonMobil Guyana is moving ahead with development of its Longtail project offshore, with company officials confirming with Fueled.gy on Thursday…
Features
Stories of enslaved Africans return to Guyana through ‘Voices’ archive projectBy Danielle Swain [email protected] In 1826, Onwerwacht left Plantation Blyendaal in Berbice, where he was enslaved, to spend the weekend…
Kelcia Nelson crowned Miss World Guyana 2026Kelcia Nelson was officially crowned Miss World Guyana 2026 on Saturday evening during a landmark coronation ceremony held at the…
Sonia Noel celebrates 30 years of fashion, philanthropy and Caribbean influenceFor 30 years, Sonia Noel has stood as one of Guyana’s most recognizable creative forces; not only as a fashion…
Toka Village wins community-based tourism awardGeorgetown, Guyana (April 30, 2026): Guyana continues to gain regional recognition for its commitment to sustainable and community-led tourism, with…
Empire Medical Centre Laboratory advances quality care through GNBS CertificationEmpire Medical Centre Laboratory is now the first laboratory in Linden to achieve certification by the Guyana National Bureau of…