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Recent News
Another man wanted for murder of Rupununi tour guideThe Guyana Police Force issued a wanted bulletin for Wayne Joseph Carlos in connection with the murder of popular Rupununi…
Three men arrested after shots fired at woman's La Penitence residence Three men were arrested after shots were fired at a woman's La Penitence, Georgetown house early Tuesday morning. In a…
SounDown 2026: Guyana’s premier music and arts festival returns bigger than everFollowing two massively successful editions, BPM Guyana has officially announced the return of the highly anticipated SounDown Music & Art…
Tougher stance on derelict vehicles, illegal parking comingThe government is stepping up enforcement against the illegal dumping of derelict vehicles and the unlawful parking of heavy-duty trucks…
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…
Victim cooperation remains biggest hurdle in sexual offence prosecutions — DPPSecuring the cooperation of victims remains the greatest challenge in prosecuting sexual offence cases for the Office of the Director…
Will West Indies turn to Hetmyer to tackle their spin woes?How much can change over 48 hours. In the opening ODI, New Zealand spinners delivered 25 overs and picked up…
Guyana records major asset recovery successes, sets sights on confiscating criminal proceeds - AGAttorney General Anil Nandlall says Guyana has made significant progress in recovering assets linked to organised crime and is now…
New camera guidelines for female athletics coverageNew guidelines have been released advising broadcasters on how to use more respectful camera angles when covering live female athletics…
New tunnel-ventilated pen project to expand local poultry productionSeveral tunnel-ventilated poultry pens constructed at Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, were commissioned on Wednesday and are expected to help…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina face action after waving Falklands bannerArgentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from FIFA after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final win against England…
Regional U-19: Guyana's winless run continues despite Hetmyer's fightbackJustin Paris produced a stunning all-round masterclass to ensure Guyana's winless run in the regional Under-19 50-over tournament continued, as…
1,000 small contractors commence drainage works across cityThe Ministry of Public Works has awarded approximately 1,000 fixed-rate contracts under its small-contractor model over the last three weeks.…
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…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina make stunning comeback to set up final showdown with SpainHolders Argentina fought back from the brink to beat England and advance to Sunday's FIFA World Cup 2026™ final against…
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…
Local onion production to meet national demand by year-endGuyana is closing in on its ambitious food security goals and, according to Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, local onion…
Taylor's second straight ton seals 3-0 sweep for West Indies against IrelandStafanie Taylor's second successive ODI hundred, backed by a disciplined bowling performance led by Afy Fletcher, powered West Indies to a 64-run win…
Six Magistrates, five Commissioners of Title sworn-inPrime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining an independent, adequately resourced and efficient judiciary, describing…
Venezuela-based gang suspected behind threats against CANU HeadHead of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit, James Singh, says authorities are continuing to investigate death threats against him believed to…
Deadly gas station explosion case adjourned to September 9Paper committal proceedings in the case surrounding the deadly October 2025 explosion at the Mobil gas station on Regent Street…
Regional authorities urged to strengthen seizure of criminal assetsProsecutors, investigators and judicial practitioners across the Caribbean region are being urged to strengthen asset recovery efforts to ensure criminals…
Guyana to host 13th International Road Federation Caribbean Regional CongressThe Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Public Works, is honoured to announce that it will once again serve…
Caribbean must stay united as criminal networks grow more sophisticated – RSS The Caribbean must adopt a more coordinated and united approach to combat transnational organised crime, Deputy Executive Director of the…
Teen who disappeared while swimming in Corentyne River found dead Daveanand Balram, the 14-year-old resident of No. 60 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was found dead, days after he disappeared while swimming…
F1 exhibition on the cards for Guyana within a yearIn what would be a historic milestone for motorsport in Guyana, plans are officially underway to bring a Formula 1…
St. Lucia boxing trio heads to Guyana for CAC Games prepThree of St Lucia's top amateur boxers will fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games…
Man charged with murder of pregnant partner after body found buried in MahaicaTwenty-four-year-old Travis James, the man accused of killing his pregnant partner, Kerryann Standiford, reportedly told investigators that she armed herself…
Andrew Lewis Gym dominates GBA Developmental TournamentThe Andrew Lewis Gym reaffirmed its standing as one of Guyana's premier boxing clubs after claiming the Best Gym title…
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…
Bandits escape with over $4M after armed home invasion in CorentyneA Berbice businessman and his family are counting millions of dollars in losses after five armed, masked bandits invaded their…
Judy Latchman appointed Chief Magistrate The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) announced on Tuesday that Judy Latchman has been appointed Chief Magistrate. Magistrate Latchman had been…
Government injects $2.76 billion into rice sectorThe government has injected more than $2.76 billion into the local rice industry, providing direct financial assistance to 5,106 rice…
Several persons arrested after ganja worth $71 million, three pistols found in barrels from USCustoms officers from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), working alongside the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), seized 37.2 kilograms of suspected…
Garfield Sobers U-19 Cricket: Top Level Academy beat Combermere by 76 runsTop Level Cricket Academy of Guyana bounced back from their opening-round defeat in the Sir Garfield Sobers International Under-19 Cricket…
Moruca man dies in mining camp incidentDillon Tobin, a serviceman of Manawarun Village, Moruca, North West District, died on Tuesday after he was involved in a…
Crime
Police have launched an investigation after a 14-year-old boy reportedly disappeared while swimming in the Corentyne River on Monday afternoon.…
Police are investigating a five-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 08:50 hrs on Monday at the intersection of Conversation Tree…
A chainsaw operator from Orealla Village, Corentyne River, has been acquitted of an ammunition possession charge after a Magistrate ruled…
Kevin London, a 38-year-old resident of GuyHoc Park Gardens, died after an accident at the intersection of Macaw Road and…
Politics
From empty lots to dream homes - New foundation programme to help persons begin constructionFor 76-year-old Bibi Sharida Alli, owning a safe and comfortable home has been a long-standing dream. Now, she believes she…
Over 10,000 Region Three housing allocations to be addressed over next two years – CroalMore than 10,000 housing allocations in Region Three will be addressed over the next two years, as the Ministry of…
Guyana pushes for more international help to modernise policingGuyana’s Home Affairs Minister, Oneidge Walrond on Wednesday called on the United Nations (UN) and its international partners to boost…
Brickdam Police Station transformed into National Security Tower Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh on Wednesday visited the Brickdam…
Over 470,000 citizens get $100,000 cash grant; $47 billion injected into local economyA total of 470,420 eligible Guyanese have received their $100,000 cash grant and Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh said this…
Trinidad & Tobago joins Global Biodiversity Alliance The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has joined the Global Biodiversity, an initiative launched by Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali. …
Pres Ali eyes free UG online education for diasporaGuyanese living overseas could soon benefit from free online programmes offered by the University of Guyana (UG), as the government…
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Sports
FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain outplay France to reach finalSpain frustrated France at one end and punished them at the other to deservedly win their FIFA World Cup 2026™…
Guyana unable to progress in FIBA AmeriCup qualifiersHosts Guyana will not progress in the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers, despite a valiant three-game winning streak on home…
GBF names 3x3 squads for Commonwealth and CAC GamesThe Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has officially named its men’s and women’s 3x3 basketball squads for a packed month of…
Business
Local tech startup aims to help Guyanese find trusted service providersFinding a reliable plumber, electrician, contractor, Lawyer, accountant, or other service provider in Guyana has long depended on Facebook posts,…
Sod turned for East Ruimveldt Market construction: Minister assures vendors will continue workingMinister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya Manickchand, on Saturday turned the sod for the rehabilitation of the…
US developer advances 1,000-unit Ogle community & 218-home Diamond projectSee full statement below: GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Two US-backed residential developments worth over $500,000,000 USD are moving into vertical construction…
GNBS launches verification services for tint and sound level metersThe Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), on July 09, 2026, launched two new verification services, Verification of Tint Meters…
Fixing the disparities: Guyana, Trinidad Business Chambers sign MoU to boost tradeThe Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (TTCIC) have…
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…