Kitty crash damages GPL network, causes outage
Sections of Kitty were without electricity this afternoon after a collision involving a truck and a car damaged the Guyana Power and Light Inc’s (GPL) network.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Trump pledges ‘unmatched military might’ against drug cartels
UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – President Donald Trump vowed today to reassert US dominance in the Western Hemisphere and to use “unmatched military might” against threats in the region as he gathered allies behind an expanding campaign against drug cartels.
MV MaLisha crew in two-day emergency drills
The crew of the India-built ferry, MV MaLisha participated in a two-day Emergency Drills Exercise. A Facebook post today by the Ministry of Public Works thanked the MARAD Emergency Operation Division for conducting the critical exercise.
Trump, Greenland, Denmark sign deal in bid to end Arctic standoff
UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Greenland and Denmark signed an agreement today that permits a larger US military presence on Greenland and may resolve a standoff over the strategically located and mineral-rich island.
Trump warns in UN speech he could ‘annihilate’ Iran without peace deal
UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump used his UN General Assembly speech today to argue that the war with Iran prevented Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and warn that he could “annihilate the Islamic Republic” if no deal is reached to end the conflict.
Brazil needs cooperation, not intervention, to fight crime, Lula says
(Reuters) – Brazil does not underestimate the threat posed by organized crime and is prepared to combat criminal groups operating in the country and across borders, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told the UN General Assembly today.Lula
Nicaragua’s crackdown on opponents amounts to crimes against humanity, UN experts say
GENEVA, (Reuters) – Nicaragua’s state institutions have together carried out enforced disappearances, torture and arbitrary detention of political opponents, conduct that amounts to crimes against humanity, according to a report published today by UN experts.
US visa screening does not stop after issuance of visa – embassy
In a post on its Facebook page yesterday, the United States Embassy said that visa screening does not end after a visa has been issued.
Trump’s White House media ban faces long odds in court, legal experts say
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump’s move to ban several news outlets from the White House over his dislike of their coverage likely runs afoul of US legal prohibitions against viewpoint discrimination by the government, four legal experts told Reuters.
US EXIM commits to financing GtE 2
The Export–Import (EXIM) Bank of the United States yesterday committed to financial support for the 2nd 300 MW gas-to-energy (GtE) project in Berbice even as the first project it has been a major financier for struggles to meet deadlines and deliver power.
GuySuCo’s losses over these three years will total $70b
Dear Editor, As the sugar workers continue to strike at Blairmont Estate and continue to be ignored by the Board under Mr.
Aviation operators call on GCAA to ensure safety at aerodromes
The Aviation Operators’ Association of Guyana (AOAG) yesterday called on the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) “to assert its authority to ensure that all of our aerodromes are regulated to observe and meet the required safety standards”.
Solomon says oil-rich Guyana still without coherent development strategy
APNU Member of Parliament Sharma Solomon has accused the government of pursuing costly projects without a coherent national development strategy, arguing that Guyana’s rapid economic growth and rising oil revenues have not produced corresponding improvements in the lives of ordinary citizens.
Taharally’s perfect outing leads Guyana to five medals as Abrigo breaks national records
Nadina Taharally completed all nine lifts to win gold, while Kezia Joseph earned silver and Keisha Abrigo claimed bronze and set two national records as Guyana’s medal tally reached five on day two of the 2026 South American Powerlifting Championships in Santiago, Chile.
Indar, GPL meet contractors on power projects but give no progress details
The Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation and the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) met contractors yesterday to review work on projects across the electricity network, but a statement issued afterwards did not identify the projects, their completion dates or how far construction has advanced.
US Embassy declines comment on reported visa review involving Justice Persaud
The United States Embassy in Georgetown has declined to comment on reports that High Court Judge Gino Persaud was prevented from travelling after being told that his US visa was “under review”.
Experts present preliminary findings on traffic congestion, public transport
After an intensive week of work, two leading urban mobility experts, working under an EU Global Gateway project, presented their preliminary findings last week to Minister Zulfikar Ally at the Ministry of Public Service, Government Efficiency & Implementation.
Western Tigers beat Police 4–0 as Elite League heads into international break
Western Tigers enter the FIFA international break third in the GFF Elite League Season Eight standings after Michael Oie scored twice in a commanding 4–0 victory over Guyana Police Force on Sunday at the National Training Centre, Providence.
46th Chess Olympiad: Sam beats higher-rated opponent as Guyana women push Japan close
Thirteen-year-old Kataleya Sam defeated an opponent rated 258 points above her, but Guyana’s women finished half a point short of a drawn match against Japan in Round Six of the Chess Olympiad yesterday.
Detective’s destroyed notes at centre of questions in Mohameds extradition hearing
Detective Senior Superintendent Prem Narine yesterday acknowledged that he received legal advice on which aspects of his testimony he should answer and which he should not, as his cross-examination in the Mohameds extradition case resumed amid continued scrutiny of his destruction of police notes.
