Guyanese man shot dead in Antigua
A 29-year-old Guyanese national was shot dead and an 18-year-old man remains hospitalised in critical condition following an attack in Potters Village, Antigua, on Sunday.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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Jagdeo tells toshaos they have to focus on economic opportunities, jobs
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday said the government’s development strategy for Amerindian communities must now move beyond its traditional emphasis on infrastructure and social services towards creating sustainable economic opportunities and employment within villages.
Hendricks begins high-performance football training in Panama and Brazil
KFC Goodwill Tournament 2025 Most Valuable Player Malcolm Hendricks has departed Guyana to begin a high-performance training programme in Panama and Brazil.
DPI apologises for inaccurate reporting on China’s position on Rodrigues-Birkett’s candidacy for UN SG
The Department of Public Information (DPI) yesterday apologized for the publication of inaccurate information concerning the position of China in relation to Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana’s candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations.DPI
Relatives of dead, missing persons from MV Barima congregated at Suddie
The air over Suddie yesterday morning was heavy with uncertainty as scores of anxious relatives gathered between the Suddie Funeral Parlour and the Suddie Hospital, clinging to hope that they would finally receive word about loved ones still missing following the MV Barima tragedy.
Bulletin issued for Eccles man over gun licence pretence
Police have issued a wanted bulletin for a 40-year-old Eccles, East Bank Demerara man in connection with an alleged $2.61 million obtaining money by false pretence investigation involving fraudulent firearm licence approvals.
MV Barima played lifesaving role during evacuation of Indian residents from Wismar–Christianburg–Mackenzie in May 1964
Dear Editor, As Guyanese continue to grapple with the enormity of the tragedy surrounding the MV Barima and seek answers about the causes of this national disaster, it is worth remembering the vessel’s remarkable place in the country’s history.
Safety systems require constant review, upgrading
Dear Editor, As a public communications analyst, I am increasingly confronted with conversations about the lack of safety regulations, enforcement, and modern standards across various sectors of Guyana.
Rising table tennis star Billingy earns place at CAC Games
National junior girls’ and women’s champion Jasmine Billingy will compete in three events at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games after officially securing qualification through the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Americas process.
Issano miner on drug trafficking charge
A 41-year-old miner and clothes vendor was yesterday granted $80,000 bail after denying a charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
A chain of unchecked failures
Even as the management team responsible for the loading, dispatch, and overall management of the MV Barima has been removed from duty to protect the integrity of the official investigation into its capsizing on Saturday last, there is one conclusion that is already difficult to escape; this tragedy was preventable.