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Road deaths up in first 170 days of 2026Road deaths are on the rise again with authorities warning that speeding continues to be the leading cause of fatal…
Argument ends in tragedy as man stabs wife, dumps body in canalA 46-year-old woman, whose body was found in a canal near her De Groot, West Coast Demerara house on Thursday…
Massy backs Guyana as Caribbean's next logistics, manufacturing powerhouseMassy Group, the regional conglomerate with wide-ranging business interests across the Caribbean, says it is backing Guyana's emergence as a…
Georgetown Film Festival expands Caribbean Cinema Showcase ahead of annual festivalThe Georgetown Film Festival (GFF) is continuing its efforts to build a vibrant film culture in Guyana through its monthly…
Family shattered as questions mount over teen's death during alleged Police pursuit in CorrivertonGrief engulfed a Corentyne family on Friday as relatives struggled to come to terms with the death of 16-year-old Aftaz…
Housing applications climb to 81,000 as gov’t targets zero backlog within four years – President AliPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali says the number of housing applications in Guyana has climbed to 81,000, as increasing public confidence…
East Bank Berbice man acquitted at retrial in child rape caseA 36-year-old East Bank Berbice man has been acquitted of child rape charges following a retrial in the Berbice High…
2-year-old playing with matches suspected cause of West Berbice fire that left five homelessA family of five has been left homeless after a fire, believed to have been accidentally started by a two-year-old…
Guyana to host major continental events as Archery Guyana secures executive rolesGuyana’s growing influence in global archery was firmly established at the World Archery Americas (WAA) Continental General Assembly in Tlaxcala,…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Türkiye edge US in thriller to go out on a highAlready-eliminated Türkiye ended a disappointing campaign on a high by edging out Group D winners USA by the odd goal…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Dutch down Tunisia to book Morocco dateThe Netherlands clinched top spot in Group F and set up a Round of 32 meeting with Morocco in Monterrey…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Battling draw sends Japan and Sweden throughA hard-fought draw has taken Japan through to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ knockout stage as Group F runners-up and…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia hold Paraguay to reach knockoutsAustralia attacked but Paraguay battened down the hatches in a spirited final Group D match of the FIFA World Cup…
Walrond says 'thorough, impartial & transparent' probe will be conducted into death of Berbice teenHome Affairs Minister, Oneidge Walrond has said that a "thorough, impartial and transparent" investigation into the death of 16-year-old Altaf…
Police investigating death of Berbice teen after crash during pursuitThe Guyana Police Force's Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has launched an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death…
‘Guyana is growing’- Jamaica PM hails Guyana’s development, urges Region to keep paceJamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness is praising Guyana’s rapid transformation, saying the country’s pace of development is one the wider…
Building Expo 2026 expands, attracts growing global interestInternational Building Expo 2026 opened with its largest international presence yet featuring more than 300 exhibitors, including more international companies…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Plata the hero as Ecuador beat Germany to progressEcuador have secured their spot in the Round of 32 after they came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Pepe double sends Côte d'Ivoire into knockoutsNicolas Pepe scored a dynamic double as Côte d'Ivoire secured their place in the knockout stages for the first time…
FIRST TEST: West Indies pacers wrap up Sri Lanka for 308 on day oneDhananjaya de Silva's 120 off 168 deliveries formed the centrepiece of Sri Lanka's fighting batting efforts on day one of…
Crime
Two fishermen from Better Success, Region Two, are missing after their vessel reportedly sank during heavy winds while they were…
By Sharda Bacchus Crime Chief Deputy Commissioner, Wendell Blanhum has confirmed the arrest of a Police Constable, who allegedly confessed…
The Guyana Police Force is investigating a murder which was initially reported as a missing-person matter involving Dailen Paneque Gómez,…
Police ranks on Wednesday destroyed a large-scale cannabis cultivation operation in the Upper Berbice River area, with authorities estimating the…
Politics
NDC officials to receive increased stipends in coming daysNeighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) chairpersons, vice-chairpersons and councillors across Guyana are set to receive substantial increases in their monthly stipends…
Elections fraud trial adjourned until September 14The trial into the March 2020 General and Regional Elections has been adjourned to September 14, 2026, following delays caused…
State of emergency declared in Venezuela after earthquakesVenezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has announced a state of emergency on Wednesday night, after two powerful earthquakes hit the…
President Ali leads recovery response team to storm-hit Essequibo CoastPresident Dr Irfaan Ali said his Government has instituted an immediate roofing relief programme for persons on the Essequibo Coast,…
More convenience for pensioners as NIS launches new payment initiativeThe more than 60,000 pensioners who receive monthly disbursements from the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) can now receive their cash…
Gov’t focus on strengthening blue economy amid global maritime instabilityGlobal maritime instability has put countries on guard and Guyana is also strengthening its efforts to build a resilient blue…
GCCI condemns continued disrespect of Guyana's sovereignty at Suriname conferenceSee below the full statement from the GCCI: The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) strongly condemns the continued …
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Sports
Guyanese footballer Annalisa Vincent celebrates historic title with Geranium CityLady Jags footballer Annalisa Vincent says her Geranium City side is "building something special" after clinching the United Premier Soccer…
Fruta Conquerors secure Elite League spot with playoff victory over Timehri UnitedFruta Conquerors FC preserved their status in the Guyana Football Federation's Elite League after executing a clinical 2-0 victory over…
Fitness Express maintains strong backing for Powerlifting Intermediate/Masters ChampionshipsFitness Express has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to Guyanese powerlifting by confirming its official sponsorship for this Sunday’s highly anticipated…
Business
Massy breaks ground for US$75 million business hubMassy Guyana on Thursday turned the sod for a new US$75 million business hub at Houston, East Bank Demerara, marking…
Youth business chamber condemns misrepresentation of Guyana’s territory at Suriname Energy SummitThe Guyana Youth Entrepreneurship Chamber (GYEC) is the latest body to condemned what it describes as an unacceptable misrepresentation of…
New Baggage Handling System at CJIA to be completed next monthWorks are currently ongoing for the installation of a new, state-of-the-art baggage handling system at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport…
MUBA cosmetics named official beauty partner for Miss, Teen and Mrs. India GuyanaMUBA Cosmetics, an internationally recognised beauty brand with deep roots in the pageantry industry, has officially made its way to…
Engineer proposes automated drainage system for GeorgetownGeorgetown could soon see a major transformation in its drainage management system following the recent submission of a comprehensive proposal…
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…