Fire engulfs building on Robb St
A building on Robb Street, opposite nightclub Red Dragon and near the Bourda Market area, is currently engulfed in flames, with the fire reportedly first seen coming from the upper flat.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Teen found dead in Siparuni River after attempted crossing
Police are investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy whose body was found in the Siparuni River on Tuesday, two days after he reportedly disappeared while trying to cross it on foot.
‘Rogue’ US DEA agents are operating ‘illegally’ on Bahamian soil, ambassador says
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The Bahamas accused “rogue” DEA agents of operating illegally on its territory and raised the issue with the Trump administration last week, the country’s ambassador to the US told Reuters today.
White House reinstates access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico following judge’s order
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The White House said today it has reinstated journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico after a federal judge deemed US President Donald Trump‘s ban of the three news outlets likely unconstitutional and ordered their access immediately restored.
Eight visiting nations expected as Guyana lands 2028 powerlifting showpiece
Powerlifters from eight South American nations are expected to compete in Guyana in 2028 after the country secured its first hosting of the South American Powerlifting Federation (FESUPO) Championships, opening another opportunity to develop sports tourism.
Ogle circuit set for Sunday cycling showdown across six categories
A 10-lap contest awaits Open, Masters over-40, Category Four and Juniors/Juveniles riders when the AC Marriott Carlton Wheelers Cycling Club hosts its road race on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Cutting’s Caribbean preparations suffer setback as crash destroys bicycle
Ajani Cutting’s preparations for an expected appearance at the Caribbean Elite and Under-23 Championships have suffered a setback after a high-speed crash destroyed his bicycle during Sunday’s Victor Macedo Memorial road race.
Youngest Guyana lifter Meshach set for international debut in Chile
Alexander Meshach will take the first step in his international powerlifting career today when he represents Guyana in the 83kg Junior division at the 2026 South American Powerlifting Championships in Chile.
Justice Abel cites US visa restriction, acting appointments as threats to judicial independence
Retired Justice Courtney Abel yesterday confronted head-on the danger to judicial independence in Guyana from Saturday’s travel restriction on Justice Gino Persaud and the long-running failure to make confirmed appointments at the top of the judiciary here.
Perhaps the time has come for President to take a hard look at his Cabinet
Dear Editor, There comes a point in the life of every government when somebody has to look around the room and quietly ask the question that nobody seems particularly eager to ask: Is everybody really sitting in the right chair?
More needs to be done to help Afeefa Ally reach her fullest potential
Dear Editor, For the first time in the history of our country, we have a student with a vision disability who has done extremely well in the CSEC Examinations.
Family of MV Barima Chief Engineer refusing to sign proposed gov’t settlement
-say will not sign away their rights The family of MV Barima Chief Engineer Paul Seepersad, who died in the July 18 tragedy, is refusing to accept what they say was a proposed government settlement that would require them to sign away their rights in relation to the disaster.A
46th Chess Olympiad: Shariff wins but Guyana women fall to Laos; Open team rebounds ahead of Nigeria clash
Sasha Shariff’s victory could not prevent Guyana’s women from losing 3–1 to Laos yesterday, but the country’s Open team returned from the Chess Olympiad’s rest day with a 3–1 win over Togo.
US taking Opposition Leader’s GECOM concerns seriously — Theriot
US Ambassador Nicole Theriot says the concerns raised by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed over the impasse at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) are being taken seriously, warning that any resulting failure to hold local and regional elections would be “not good for democracy”.
At UN: Venezuela President calls for renewed Essequibo talks despite case before World Court
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez yesterday renewed her country’s claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region before the United Nations General Assembly and called on Georgetown to return to bilateral negotiations, although the border controversy is awaiting a decision from the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Broadcaster Rovin Deodat remembered as teacher and mentor
Broadcaster and communications specialist Dr Rovin Deodat was remembered on Tuesday as a gifted teacher who used radio to inform, entertain and bring people across Guyana together.
US plans monthly flight with third-country nationals – Theriot
-Guyana has rejected some persons The United States plans to send one flight a month carrying third-country nationals to Guyana, but US Ambassador Nicole Theriot says she cannot estimate how many people will arrive because Guyana decides who it will accept from each proposed passenger list.
US Ambassador explains visa review process
US Ambassador Nicole Theriot says a visa being “under review” means US authorities have received information that causes them to reconsider whether its holder should continue to have it.
President says single app for gov’t services planned for next year
President Irfaan Ali says the government plans to put all of its services on a single app next year and hopes to complete a national payment platform by the end of this year.Speaking
Giddings denies election-rigging allegation
Attorney Nigel Hughes yesterday accused former GECOM IT Manager Aneal Giddings of being “integrally involved in the rigging of the elections in 2020”, following intense questioning over his possession of the GECOM server, his time alone with Statements of Poll (SoPs) and his interaction with two unidentified men at the GECOM car park.Giddings
