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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…
No digital devices for children under two – Dr. PersaudMinister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, is urging parents to put away digital devices and become…
Pitamber leads National Junior Chess qualifiersIntense over-the-board battles took centre stage as the EnerMech Guyana-sponsored 2026 National Junior Chess Championship Qualifiers got underway at the…
‘Satan’ remanded in AK-47 rifles probeA 34-year-old labourer from Parika, East Bank Essequibo, has been remanded to prison after being charged in connection with an…
Six months later: Two remanded for Charlotte Street murderTwo men have been remanded to prison after being charged with the December 2025 murder of Levi Williams, also known…
Soesdyke resident dies in Coverden accident, two others injured Cheryl Skeete, a 49-year-old resident of Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, died on Wednesday night in a tragic accident along the…
Two men killed in Vigilance Cordel August, 22, and Eon Headley, 35, were killed by gunmen riding on a motorcycle late Wednesday night at Vigilance,…
Opening defeat for Guyana in FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-QualifiersHost nation Guyana endured a tough start to the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers, losing 55-68 to Turks and Caicos…
Austin gets NSC boost ahead of World U-20 ChampionshipGuyana’s national 400m record holder, Malachi Austin, has received a timely boost from the National Sports Commission (NSC) as he…
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…
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…
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…
Mobile service centres planned for countries with large Guyanese diaspora – Pres AliGuyanese living abroad will soon have greater access to essential services as the government moves to establish mobile service centres…
Crime
Vinod Gopaul and Anil Sancharra were sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for the murders of Isaiah Henry and…
A Corentyne rice farmer says he is devastated after returning from his rice field on Tuesday afternoon to find his…
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…
Politics
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Sports
CPL 2026: St. Lucia Kings unveil power-packed squadSaint Lucia Kings have locked in a formidable spin core and retained proven firepower at the top, unveiling a balanced…
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…
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…
Business
Funding challenges slow vendor relocation, upgrades at Merriman MallGeorgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore on Tuesday said the resources needed to advance the relocation of vendors from Robb Street and…
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…
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…