Guyana intensifies efforts to eliminate infectious diseases and strengthen health system
Reading Time: 2 minutesGuyana is stepping up efforts to eliminate several infectious diseases, with Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony saying the country is…
Month: September 2026
Guyana’s economy grows 33.3% in first half of 2026; non-oil activity up 10.1%
Reading Time: 2 minutesGuyana’s economy expanded by an estimated 33.3% during the first half of 2026, while the non-oil economy grew by 10.1%,…
MV Barima charged crew members prepare bid to halt murder case
Reading Time: 2 minutesAttorneys for two defendants charged with murder following the deadly MV Barima sinking are preparing an application to halt the…
14-year-old surrenders after crash that killed 10-year-old girl
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 14-year-old student has surrendered to police in connection with the fatal motorcycle collision that claimed the life of 10-year-old…
President admits GPL outages ‘unacceptable’, promises major grid overhaul
Reading Time: 3 minutesPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali has described the recent wave of power outages as “unacceptable,” admitting that Guyana Power and Light…
19-year-old Albion worker killed in early-morning motorcycle crash
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 19-year-old Albion Sugar Estate worker was killed early Saturday after the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a utility…
Security officer held after fatal shooting at Beterverwagting supermarket
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 39-year-old man was shot dead Saturday afternoon following an altercation with a security officer at a supermarket along the…
Three Venezuelans remanded over Kitty Wash Bay clash with Police
Reading Time: 2 minutesThree Venezuelan nationals have been remanded to prison after being charged in connection with the late-night wash bay incident in…
One Communications upgrades 35 mobile sites as data use surges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne Communications says it has completed capacity upgrades at 35 mobile sites across Guyana as traffic on its network increases…
New Region Six safety centre to train workers for Guyana’s growing industries
Reading Time: 3 minutesGuyana has opened a new Occupational Safety and Health Centre of Excellence in Region Six, aimed at giving workers practical…