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Golden Jaguars return to action March 27 in CONCACAF Friendly Series
Concacaf has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming March window of the Concacaf Series, with Guyana’s Golden Jaguars poised to build on their impressive start in Group B. The matches, scheduled for March 27 and 30, will be hosted at the Estadio Cibao in Santiago,...
Beyond G/town, billions approved to upgrade regional markets across Guyana
While much public attention has been focused on the multi-billion-dollar Georgetown Enhancement Programme, Thursday’s consideration of the 2026 Budget Estimates...
T20 World Cup: India romp to record win against Namibia
Ishan Kishan set things up with a 20-ball half-century, Hardik Pandya made a 27-ball half-century and picked up took two...
Haags Bosch landfill to close in 2029
The Haags Bosch landfill site on the East Bank of Demerara is set to be closed in 2029, Minister of...
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgraded
Georgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead...
Crime
Frustration is mounting for the family of tour guide, Leon Baird as they say Police have not provided any recent...
See below the full release from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU): The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) has been...
Three persons were arrested on Wednesday night after Police Officers found a quantity of cannabis at the Four Miles Housing...
A man is in custody pending Police investigations into an Onderneeming, Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast fire that destroyed the family...
The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has released a new video which it says was recorded just before officers carried...
Politics
Beyond G/town, billions approved to upgrade regional markets across Guyana
While much public attention has been focused on the multi-billion-dollar Georgetown Enhancement Programme, Thursday’s consideration of the 2026 Budget Estimates...
Haags Bosch landfill to close in 2029
The Haags Bosch landfill site on the East Bank of Demerara is set to be closed in 2029, Minister of...
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgraded
Georgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead...
New service centre at Region Five to better support residents
Residents of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) can better access government services as the Government of Guyana Service Centre opened at Fort...
President Ali says tech-backed panic system coming to protect women, students and teachers from violence
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced a groundbreaking technology initiative aimed at protecting at-risk women and children from domestic...
Billions for construction of new houses, home improvement support
The government’s robust housing agenda is expected to steam ahead this year, with a major $150 billion allocation approved for...
Private sector credit more than doubled since 2020 -Finance Minister
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: During his 2026 Budget rebuttal in the National Assembly on...
Sports
Golden Jaguars return to action March 27 in CONCACAF Friendly Series
Concacaf has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming March window of the Concacaf Series, with Guyana’s Golden Jaguars poised to build on their impressive start in Group B. The matches, scheduled for March 27 and 30, will be hosted at the Estadio Cibao in Santiago,...
T20 World Cup: India romp to record win against Namibia
Ishan Kishan set things up with a 20-ball half-century, Hardik Pandya made a 27-ball half-century and picked up took two...
T20 World Cup: Italy dismantle Nepal for first World Cup win
In only their second World Cup outing, Italy claimed a clinical first win, silencing a largely Nepal-supporting crowd in Mumbai....
Business
With more applications, focus now on expanding UG’s reach
The University of Guyana’s reach across the country is being expanded as part of efforts to better position the tertiary education institution respond to the needs of the rapidly developing society. This was made clear during the Consideration of the Estimates for the Ministry of...
US$100M set aside as Gov’t moves to launch Development Bank for SMEs,
Guyana’s long-awaited Development Bank is moving closer to becoming a reality, with an initial US$100 million already set aside in...
Aurora Gold Mine introduces one week paid leave for men with newborns
See full release issued by Aurora Gold Mine (AGM): AGM Inc. has introduced a paid paternity leave benefit for its...
Guyana records highest-ever January visitor arrivals – GTA
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced that the country recorded its highest January visitor arrivals on record in 2026,...
ExxonMobil Guyana completes purchase of ‘One Guyana’ FPSO
ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd has completed the purchase of FPSO ONE GUYANA from SBM Offshore, finalising the transaction ahead of the...
Oil & Gas
ExxonMobil Guyana completes purchase of ‘One Guyana’ FPSO
ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd has completed the purchase of FPSO ONE GUYANA from SBM Offshore, finalising the transaction ahead of the unit’s maximum lease term, which was due to expire in August 2027. The completion was announced on Tuesday in Amsterdam, with SBM Offshore confirming that...
BUDGET 2026: Massive $119.4 billion allocation for continued ‘overhaul’ of energy sector
Continued investments in the Gas-to-Energy project, a major expansion of the power lines and GPL’s overall electricity grid, and more...
BUDGET 2026: With 260 lifts, oil fund closes 2025 at US$3.25B
Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund (NRF) recorded inflows of more than US$2.4 billion in 2025, driven by increased crude oil production...
Gas-to-Energy project on track for year-end completion
Work on Guyana’s landmark Gas-to-Energy (GTE) Project in Wales is steadily progressing, and it remains firmly on track for completion...
Features
Diana Chapman was always going to win
By Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy In Guyana, you learn early when to hold your breath. Certain rooms tighten when certain people walk in. In sport, in culture, in school, in work,...
From housekeeper to health coach: Linda Barker changing lives
At 5 a.m., while most of the country is still asleep, Linda Barker is already coaching someone through pain, sweat, and self-doubt. Not because she has to—but because she promised...
Bartica teen pursues business while balancing school and basketball
By Italy Ton-Chung Born and raised in Bartica and now residing in Georgetown, 18-year-old Alyann Adolphus is carving out a path defined by discipline, entrepreneurship and academic excellence. Her story...
‘Goblet Nation’ talks spirituality, asylum realities and the politics of speaking his truth
By any measure, Jason Mendonca is not easy to box in. Online, thousands know him as Goblet Nation — raw, funny, spiritual, political, controversial and deeply human. Offline, he’s a...
Carlvin Burnett bets his career on community and building an enduring Guyanese sound
By Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy The thing about some stars is that when you finally meet them, you might not like them. There’s some ego, guardedness, and an aura of self-belief...
