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MV Barima Tragedy: 41 bodies recovered, 77 persons rescued As of 13:00 hrs Tuesday, there have been 41 bodies recovered following the MV Barima tragedy. Additionally, a total of…
Garfield Sobers U-19 cricket: Top Level Academy surge to third straight winTop Level Academy are officially on a roll. After stumbling out of the blocks with a defeat in their tournament…
Regional U-19: Windward Islands crush Guyana by 219 runsA blistering opening assault from Theo Edward and Derwin Lewis, followed by a ruthless new-ball display led by Elran Glasgow,…
Association of Chinese Enterprises calls for unity after MV Barima TragedySee full statement issued by the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Guyana: The Association of Chinese Enterprises in Guyana extends…
The men who read the sea and found the MV BarimaAs expert rescue vessels criss-crossed the Atlantic searching for the missing MV Barima, two brothers relied on something no radar,…
Crime
Following the MV Barima tragedy, another two persons have been rescued while authorities have now recovered 27 bodies. This was…
See below the full release from the Government of Guyana: Aggressive and coordinated actions by the various stakeholders have led…
Twelve specialist divers are among the 15-member team from the French Armed Forces in French Guiana that arrived in Guyana…
Police are investigating the alleged murder of a 53-year-old Brazilian gold miner following a domestic dispute at a mining camp…
Politics
President promises full, thorough investigation into MV Barima tragedyIn an address to the nation on Monday afternoon, President Dr. Irfaan Ali promised citizens that there will be a…
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: 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…
‘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…
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…
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Sports
FIFA World Cup 2026: Torres puts Spain top of the worldSpain have become world champions for the second time in their history, Luis de la Fuente’s men beating Argentina 1-0…
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…
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…