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‘Loving, kind’ MV Barima victim laid to restFamily and friends gathered in Wakenaam on Thursday to bid a final farewell to 11-year-old Ronaldo Poon, one of the…
Couple who died in MV Barima tragedy laid to restFamily, friends and members gathered at the Zeelugt Masjid in Region Three to bid a final farewell to Bibi Mohammed…
Amazon Warriors, GSL to donate final ticket proceeds to MV Barima relief effortsThe Guyana Amazon Warriors, in association with the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL), have announced that all proceeds from…
MV Barima victim Kevin Wilson laid to rest, remembered as caring personA mother’s heartbreaking cries filled the funeral yard on Thursday as she said her final goodbye to her son, Kevin Wilson, 28, one of the victims of the…
Barbados defend Regional U19 title in style as Guyana sign off in fifthA spectacular all-round performance from Justin Paris ensured Barbados successfully defended their Regional Under-19 50-over title in Antigua, while a…
Crime
A 23-year-old pedestrian lost his life in an accident along the Amelia's Ward Public Road, Linden, on Wednesday. Dead is…
Authorities have so far recovered 56 bodies, with 36 victims identified. A total of 20 post-mortem examinations have been completed,…
Eight people were injured on Tuesday afternoon when two boats collided in the vicinity of Pat Walla, Canje Creek, Berbice.…
Police ranks destroyed a cannabis farm at Wiruni Village, Upper Berbice River, on Tuesday, burning narcotics worth about $31.1 million.…
Politics
$3B housing initiative announced for Amerindian communitiesThe Government of Guyana will invest $3 billion this year to assist Amerindian families in building new homes and carrying…
GDF dedicated to search, rescue and recovery mission after MV Barima tragedy - Chief of Defence StaffChief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan says the Guyana Defence Force remains committed to completing the search and recovery…
Joint Opposition calls for independent investigation into MV Barima tragedy The Joint Opposition is calling for an independent investigation into the MV Barima tragedy which has so far claimed 56…
MV Barima Tragedy: President says teams to accelerate recovery at sunken vessel President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said a specific mechanism has been put in place to accelerate recovery efforts at the…
IRF Chairman backs thorough investigation into MV Barima tragedyA major road and transport infrastructure conference is being held this week in Georgetown, and at the opening ceremony of…
MV Barima Tragedy: 53 bodies now recovered; total number of rescued persons revised to 76A total of 53 bodies have been recovered following the MV Barima Tragedy. This update was provided by Prime Minister…
President promises full, thorough investigation into MV Barima tragedyIn an address to the nation on Monday afternoon, President Dr. Irfaan Ali promised citizens that there will be a…
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Sports
ODI: Hetmyer, Rutherford haul West Indies home in tense chaseSherfane Rutherford and Shimron Hetmyer found themselves facing a problem. The one West Indies often face. Dot balls. And they…
Table Tennis prodigy Jasmine Billingy through to CAC GamesGuyana’s rising table tennis sensation Jasmine Billingy has punched her ticket to the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games…
Guyanese footballer Malcolm Hendricks embarks on Panama and Brazil training stintKFC Goodwill Tournament 2025 MVP Malcolm Hendricks has embarked on an extensive high-performance training programme in Panama and Brazil. Having…
Business
ENet Welcomes Queen's College Students to 2026 Internship ProgrammeEarlier this week, ENet officially welcomed interns participating in the 2026 ENet Queen's College Internship Programme, commencing eight weeks of…
Plaisance to get new market, Lusignan set for major upgrade - ManickchandResidents and vendors along the East Coast of Demerara are set to benefit from improved market facilities, with the Government…
Unemployment reduced by half since 2020 - Finance Minister tells youth forumGeorgetown, Ministry of Finance, July 15, 2026: Delivering the feature address during the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning’s National…
Sod turned for new $388 million Buxton marketA massive transformation of the Buxton/Foulis market on the East Coast of Demerara will soon follow as the sod was…
Air Services Limited ceases rotor wing operationsSee below the full release from Air Services Limited: After a decade of dedicated service to the aviation sector in…
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…