Stories published on this date.
The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) has called for an independent and transparent review of the sinking of the MV Barima, while also urging a wider examination of Guyana’s river and sea transportation systems and the removal of Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill.
An 18-year-old Venezuelan national was arrested on Saturday after police found a small quantity of suspected cannabis during an operation at the Herstelling Squatting Area, East Bank Demerara.
Shavana Ramlakan survived several playoff rounds to win the Women’s Division as the Acado Guyana-sponsored Westside Golf Course Skills Challenge delivered competitive action for new and experienced players.
…in Beharry Under-19 Schools T20 Ricardo Danesar followed his match-winning semi-final contribution with an unbeaten half-century as West Side Secondary defeated Bush Lot Secondary to claim the Zone 7 title in the 2026 Beharry Under-19 Schools T20 Cricket Tournament on Sunday.
-wants Commission of Inquiry The Alliance For Change (AFC) yesterday called for the immediate removal of the Minister of Public Works and the Director-General of the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD).
– electrical spark suspected A fire yesterday morning damaged an auto store and living quarters at Lot 216 South Road, Georgetown, leaving several Spanish-speaking residents uncertain about where they will stay.
Speaking at Port Kaituma yesterday in his first engagement with survivors and the relatives of those missing from Saturday’s capsizing of MV Barima, President Ali described what had occurred as “a tragedy of immense proportions.”