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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…
From sunrise worship to cooking competitions: ACDA unveils plans for 2026 Emancipation FestivalA sunrise service, African drumming, traditional food competitions and international performances are among the highlights awaiting patrons as the African…
Children safely evacuated following fire at Hope Children's Home A massive blaze has ripped through the Hope Children's Home located at Enmore, East Coast Demerara. However, all 33 children…
Stronger marijuana entering Guyana from North and South America – CANU HeadMarijuana with higher levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is continuing to enter Guyana from North and South America, with some shipments…
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…
Veteran educator Dr. Mark Lyte to retire after more than three decades of serviceAfter more than 31 years as a full-time educator, veteran teacher and former Guyana Teachers' Union (GTU) President, Dr. Mark…
CXC to replace SBAs with invigilated paper amid AI concerns- A major overhaul of examinations will see traditional coursework scrapped for most subjects by 2028, as the Caribbean Examinations…
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…
MCY&S/NSC's Teach Them Young/Learn To Swim Programme continues to make wavesWith over 3,000 youth between ages six and 18 registered for this year’s Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport/National Sports…
Siddle, Allen headline San Francisco Unicorns' squad for historic GSL debutThe San Francisco Unicorns are poised to break new ground for Major League Cricket, announcing a 14-man squad infused with…
Garfield Sobers U-19 cricket: Ramdeholl and Prince bowl Top Level to victory over Grantley Adams SchoolTop Level Cricket Academy continued their impressive campaign in the Sir Garfield Sobers International Under-19 Tournament in Barbados, cruising to…
Gov’t ready to defend itself if VAMED commences arbitration proceedingsSee below full statement issued by the Ministry of Health: The Government of Guyana has taken note of the press…
Superb Guyana retain Junior Caribbean Squash titleAre we witnessing the rebirth of a regional juggernaut? Team Guyana has successfully defended its overall Caribbean Area Squash Association…
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…
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…
Crime
Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit, James Singh, says authorities are continuing to investigate death threats against him believed to…
Paper committal proceedings in the case surrounding the deadly October 2025 explosion at the Mobil gas station on Regent Street…
Prosecutors, investigators and judicial practitioners across the Caribbean region are being urged to strengthen asset recovery efforts to ensure criminals…
The Caribbean must adopt a more coordinated and united approach to combat transnational organised crime, Deputy Executive Director of the…
Politics
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…
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…
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…
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…
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NEW TUNNEL VENTILATED PEN PROJECT TO EXPAND LOCAL POULTRY PRODUCTION02:01 - 4
KAYA: UNIQUE ARTS TO BLEND GUYANA, WIDER CARIBBEAN CULTURE ON INTERNATIONAL STAGE02:44 - 5
PLAISANCE TO GET NEW MARKET, LUSIGNAN SET FOR MAJOR UPGRADE – MANICKCHAND01:32 - 6
BABY STROLLER WALK TO CREATE SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR PARENTS08:30 - 7
GCU&SA URGES TEAMS TO ‘PLAY WITHIN THE RULES’ IN 2026 LOTTO/LET'SBET ONE GUYANA T10 TAPEBALL BLAST01:06 - 8
KEEVIN ALLICOCK ON BUDGET 202602:19 - 9
TOUGHER STANCE ON DERELICT VEHICLES, ILLEGAL PARKING COMING02:16 - 10
INCREASED MONEY FOR TEAMS OF 2026 LOTTO/LET'SBET ONE GUYANA T10 TAPEBALL BLAST01:05 - 11
1,000 SMALL CONTRACTORS COMMENCE DRAINAGE WORKS ACROSS CITY03:17 - 12
VICTIM COOPERATION REMAINS BIGGEST HURDLE IN SEXUAL OFFENCE PROSECUTIONS — DPP03:15
Sports
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…
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…
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…
Business
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…
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…
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…