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MV Barima Tragedy: 12 specialist divers among 15-member support team from French Guiana Twelve specialist divers are among the 15-member team from the French Armed Forces in French Guiana that arrived in Guyana…
Brazilian gold miner allegedly stabbed to death at Puruni River mining campPolice are investigating the alleged murder of a 53-year-old Brazilian gold miner following a domestic dispute at a mining camp…
MV Barima Tragedy: 10 deaths confirmed so far In a release around 13:00 hrs Monday, the Government of Guyana confirmed that an additional eight bodies have been recovered…
MV Barima Tragedy: Family's journey to bury mother ends in heartbreakWhat was meant to be a final farewell to a beloved mother has instead become another heartbreaking chapter in the…
MV Barima Tragedy: Fishermen race into darkness to save drifting survivorsWhen news broke just after midnight that the MV Barima had capsized off Guyana's coast, veteran Essequibo fisherman Haresh Singh…
MV Barima team suspended as probe moves aheadThe team responsible for the loading, dispatch, and overall management of MV Barima has been suspended as local authorities probe…
No overnight rescues as hopes fade in MV Barima tragedyNo additional survivors were rescued overnight following the capsizing of the MV Barima as hopes of finding more people alive…
MV Barima tragedy: Captain, first engineer arrested; only 35 of 67 rescued were on passenger listAuthorities now say they are unsure how many people were aboard the vessel that capsized seven miles offshore Guyana on…
MV Barima tragedy: Two confirmed dead; captain tested positive for narcoticsTwo people who were travelling aboard the MV Barima, which capsized late on Saturday night, have been confirmed dead, and…
MV Barima Tragedy: Gov’t pledges tough action as passenger manifest was wrong and two crew members tested positive for narcoticsPrime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips has revealed that some of the people rescued after the MV Barima capsized were…
MV Barima tragedy: Vessels with scanners, divers deployed as search continuesAs search and rescue efforts continue following the MV Barima tragedy, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has told distressed families…
41 men, 11 women & 15 children rescued; Search area expanded See below the full statement from Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips: As of noon today, the Search and Rescue…
'Hold on to me': Two strangers survive together after sharing a life jacket in MV Barima tragedyFor hours, they floated together in the darkness, clinging to a single life jacket and to the hope that daylight…
'God cleared the skies and saved us': Couple rescued after MV Barima tragedyThe first trip to the North West was supposed to be a joyful reunion with family. Instead, it became a…
MV Barima incident: As survivors recount harrowing ordeal, families await answersFor years, the journey from Georgetown to Port Kaituma in North West District aboard the MV Barima has been more…
MV Barima incident: ERC says it will provide any support needed See below the full release from the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC): The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has taken note of…
Police probing suspected murder-suicide at Parfaite HarmoniePolice are investigating a Saturday night tragedy at Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, where a 47-year-old man is suspected of…
‘We aim to rescue everyone’ - PM says as response effort continues after MV Barima capsizesPrime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips says several teams have been deployed and are involved in a robust search-and-rescue effort…
All teams responding to North West ferry tragedy - PresidentSee below the full statement from President Dr. Irfaan Ali: I am deeply distressed by the capsizing of the MV…
PM leads high-level response after North West Ferry distress callPrime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips is leading the Government's high-level response to the MV Barima emergency as more than…
North West ferry update: More than 50 people rescuedMore than 50 people have been rescued as a major search-and-rescue operation continues following a distress call from the passenger…
Major search under way after North West ferry with 116 passengers issues distress call; eight rescuedA major search and rescue operation is under way after the passenger vessel MV Barima issued a distress call late…
Over 500kg of narcotics, 35 illegal firearms and 699 ammo seized this year – CANUThe Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has reported that it has seized 519.49 kilogrammes of illicit narcotics, 35 illegal firearms, and…
Dharmic Rama Krishna schools celebrate top achieversThe Dharmic Rama Krishna Primary and Nursery Schools on Saturday honoured their graduating students and top academic performers during a…
Regional U-19: Ram, Hetmyer and spinners deliver Guyana's first victorySkipper Parmeshwar Ram and Adrian Hetmyer struck commanding half-centuries before the spin duo of Dhanesh Persaud and Gilbert Griffith spun…
Greaves and King return for final two ODIs against New ZealandAll-rounder Justin Greaves and top-order batter Brandon King have been called up to the West Indies squad for the last…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Saka hits treble as England win ten-goal France thrillerEngland overcame France in the ultimate game of two halves in the bronze final of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.…
Sir Garry ‘embodied the true spirit of Caribbean unity’- former Tourism MinisterStatement by former Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce of Guyana, Manniram Prashad It is with profound sadness that I…
Crime
A massive blaze has ripped through the Hope Children's Home located at Enmore, East Coast Demerara. However, all 33 children…
Marijuana with higher levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is continuing to enter Guyana from North and South America, with some shipments…
The Guyana Police Force issued a wanted bulletin for Wayne Joseph Carlos in connection with the murder of popular Rupununi…
Three men were arrested after shots were fired at a woman's La Penitence, Georgetown house early Tuesday morning. In a…
Politics
Wismar/Mackenzie Bridge nearing completionThe highly anticipated Wismar/Mackenzie Bridge in Linden is nearing completion, with engineers working to resolve the final technical issues before…
Guyana remains committed to strengthening partnership with US – Dr. Ashni Singh at Investment forumReinforcing the strong and enduring strategic partnership between Guyana and the United States, Senior Minister in the Office of the…
Pending applications in nine regions to cleared by end of 2027 – Pres AliPresident Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday unveiled the government’s comprehensive plan to eliminate Guyana’s housing backlog, announcing that pending…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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Sports
‘A giant has fallen’- President Ali pays tribute to Sir GarryStatement by President Irfaan Ali on the passing of cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers A giant has fallen. And the…
Sir Garfield Sobers, West Indies cricketing great, dies aged 89(UK Guardian) Sir Garfield Sobers, an undisputed cricketing great and widely regarded as the sport’s greatest all-rounder, has died aged…
Lennox stars again as New Zealand take series lead after West Indies collapseWest Indies suffered another batting collapse against New Zealand's spinners in Guyana as the visitors took a 2-1 lead in…
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…