Up to 70% off in Courts warehouse clearance sale today
Courts has advertised a warehouse clearance sale today at Lot 1222 and 1223, Industrial Site, Eccles of up to 70% off.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Stories published on this date.
India’s education minister resigns as youth protesters claim victory
India’s education minister resigned today, a major victory to youth protesters whose street demonstrations over examination paper leaks had become a serious challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Gov’t yet to consider opposition role in CoI terms – PM
-death toll climbs to 73 The number of bodies recovered from the wreck of the MV Barima has risen to 73 after divers retrieved another victim from inside the vessel yesterday and Prime Minister Mark Phillips said the government has not yet considered the Opposition’s request to be involved in developing the terms of reference for the promised Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the disaster.
Twenty-two victims of ferry tragedy laid to rest
A total of 22 victims of the MV Barima tragedy were laid to rest yesterday as families bid farewell to loved ones lost in the country’s deadliest maritime disaster.
US tariff on imports from Guyana moves from 10% to 12.5%
-exemption to be sought Guyana will seek an exemption from a new 12.5% United States tariff on imports from the country while continuing negotiations with Washington on a reciprocal trade agreement, Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud said yesterday.
WIN, other opposition groups seeking parliament motion of no confidence against Edghill, Indar
WIN and some opposition parties yesterday said they will seek an urgent debate in the National Assembly on the sinking of the MV Barima and will table a no-confidence motion against Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill and Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar, who has responsibility for the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD).
Singh, Harris selected for Olympic Youth Camp in Tobago
Archer Arun Singh and athlete Tesianna Harris have been selected to represent Guyana at the 2026 Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Youth Camp from August 23–28 at the Tropical Pleasure Resort in Plymouth, Tobago.
Giant literary figure, former sugar executive Dr Ian McDonald passes away at 93
A model administrator and giant literary figure, Dr Ian Mc Donald contributed to the modern organisational management and practices locally and to the literary landscape in Guyana, the Caribbean and the wider world according to cultural historian Dr Vibert Cambridge.
Campbell seeks urgent parliamentary debate on terms for MV Barima CoI
APNU Member of Parliament Dr Terrence Campbell has written Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir for permission to move an urgent adjournment motion when Parliament meets on Monday, seeking a debate on the terms of reference for an independent Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the deadly MV Barima tragedy.
Guyana rebound to beat Cayman Islands in Commonwealth Games 3×3 competition
Guyana’s men’s 3×3 basketball team secured its first victory of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 competition with a 21-17 win over the Cayman Islands after losing its opening two Pool A matches.
Family of missing MV Barima crew member demanding answers
The family of Rawle Frank, a crew member aboard the ill-fated MV Barima, is demanding answers as they continue to wait for information on his whereabouts following the tragedy.
Red Thread calls for removal of Edghill
Women’s rights organisation Red Thread yesterday called for the immediate resignation of Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill over the sinking of the MV Barima, while also demanding an independent Commission of Inquiry into the July 19 tragedy.
Barima tragedy survivor says got no help for his trauma
MV Barima survivor Nicholas Craig has alleged that survivors of the deadly maritime disaster were discharged without receiving any form of psychological evaluation or counselling, despite enduring a traumatic overnight ordeal at sea.
Police issue wanted bulletins for three over murder
The police yesterday issued wanted bulletins for three men over a murder on Forshaw Street on June 30 this year.
Searching for closure after the MV Barima tragedy
The words “death” and “bodies” dominated conversations during a visit to Region Two in the aftermath of the sinking of the MV Barima.
Woman in suspected murder/suicide had several bullet wounds – autopsy
A post-mortem examination has shown that the Parfait Harmonie woman suspected to have died in a murder/suicide suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
A democratic gov’t should welcome scrutiny and the free flow of information
Dear Editor, The MV Barima tragedy has broken my heart. My prayers will continue interceding for our brothers and sisters who were on board the MV Barima, and especially for those who have lost family and friends.
‘Every single commitment, every single priority identified will be pursued’ – President tells toshaos
President Irfaan Ali on Thursday assured Amerindian leaders attending the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference that the government’s commitments to indigenous communities would remain a priority, even as he remained in Region Two overseeing the response to the MV Barima tragedy.
Love is critical for the healing of our nation
Dear Editor, Major tragedies often reconnect especially the human and patriotic connections and we continue to see an outpouring of love and sympathies directed to the loved ones of those persons who tragically lost their lives almost a week ago in the ferry accident.
Search and rescue
The MV Barima tragedy has exposed a terrible reality in Guyana: the country does not possess a credible national search-and-rescue capability.