New bridge delivered at Yakusari
A new bridge has been delivered on Yakusari Primary School Street, Black Bush Polder, according to a post on Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s Facebook page.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Stories published on this date.
Sugar workers picket over savings withheld by GuySuCo
Sugar workers from four estates picketed on Monday to demand that GuySuCo remit savings deducted from their wages, with the GAWU Cooperative Credit Union warning that the outstanding payments have left it facing a severe liquidity crisis.
Grass fire at Liliendaal sends heavy smoke towards homes
Firefighters were this afternoon battling a grass fire behind the National Aquatic Centre at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, with heavy smoke affecting homes west of the blaze.
Highlights of the 2026 Mid-Year Report on the performance and state of affairs of the economy (Part II)
Last week, we began a discussion of the 2006 Mid-Year Report on the performance and state of affairs of the economy.
Kargbo makes instant impact as Slingerz overcome Fruta’s late fightback
Yusifu Kargbo came off the bench to score twice as Slingerz beat Fruta Conquerors 5–2 in Sunday night’s Elite League action at the National Training Centre, Providence.
Khan blasts 129 and takes three wickets in West Indies warm-up win
Imran Khan struck 20 boundaries in an 80-ball innings of 129 before taking three wickets as West Indies defeated Rest of the Caribbean by 159 runs in an IMC Over-40s World Cup warm-up match.
Ally’s Tesla Plaid takes nine-second title at Berbice Invasion
Imran Mohamed Ally drove his Tesla Plaid to victory in the nine-second class as thousands of fans gathered at Rose Hall Canjie for the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s (GMR&SC) Berbice Invasion on Sunday.
Kashif and Shanghai returns with $3m title chase in Linden
Sixteen first-division clubs will compete for a $3 million first prize when the Kashif and Shanghai knockout football tournament returns on December 13, 2026, ending an absence of approximately 11 years.
Azruddin Mohamed arrested after Kitty shooting involving extradition witness
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and two other men remain in police custody following a shooting incident involving Special Branch Head Senior Superintendent Prem Narine last night, with police reporting the discovery of an unlicensed firearm in their vehicle and Mohamed’s sister alleging that the weapon was planted.
Survivors recount MV Barima sinking trauma, demand answers and promised assistance
White Water Village Toshao Andrew Cox yesterday pressed the members of the MV Barima Commission of Inquiry (COI) on when their investigation would be completed, whether it could help families obtain promised assistance, and about those who still remain missing.
Linden student, 17, killed in suspected murder-suicide
A 17-year-old Linden Technical Institute student was shot dead, allegedly by her boyfriend, who then fatally shot himself at Block 22 Squatting Area, Wismar, Linden, this afternoon.
Higher operating costs widen gov’t deficit as productive-sector lending falls
— BoG report details spending pressures, food-price increases and weaker reserves The Central Government’s deficit nearly tripled to $105.6 billion during the first half of this year, with the Bank of Guyana’s 2026 Half-Year Report showing sharply higher operating costs alongside declining credit to agriculture, manufacturing and mining.
Mohamed says vehicle searched, damaged after clamping; police cite dangerous driving probe
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed yesterday complained that his vehicle was damaged after being clamped at Parika on Saturday and was subsequently searched by police, while the Guyana Police Force said the clamping was part of a dangerous driving investigation.
Ali announces preferential agricultural loans initiative at Farmers Conference
President Irfaan Ali yesterday shared that Republic Bank has committed to setting aside funding for agricultural loans and that preferential rates were being negotiated, as the government seeks to expand local food production, attract investment and reduce dependence on imports.
Fire Service hopes to install 2,000 more hydrants next year — Wickham
Chief Fire Officer Gregory Wickham says the Guyana Fire Service hopes to install approximately 2,000 additional fire hydrants across the country next year, with another 120 expected to be installed before the end of this year.
Restructuring at GuySuCo under review, Mustapha says
– unaware of plans for relocation Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha yesterday said restructuring is being considered at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), but he is unaware of any proposal regarding relocation of the corporation’s head office.
Ministry welcomes Tier 1 trafficking ranking; report flags decline in victim support
The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday welcomed Guyana’s retention of Tier 1 status in the United States’ 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report for a tenth consecutive year, although the assessment also recorded fewer investigations and a sharp decline in referrals of identified victims to care.
Credit to agriculture, manufacturing falls as mortgage lending expands
Credit to agriculture, manufacturing and mining declined during the first half of this year, despite overall private-sector credit growth of 11.5%, according to the Bank of Guyana’s 2026 Half-Year Report.
GPL presses contractors on project deadlines
Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) has urged contractors working on major electricity projects to meet their agreed deadlines, following a meeting to review progress across its infrastructure programme.
Auditor General should get involved now given the many operational concerns raised about development bank
Dear Editor, It was recently announced that the Government of Guyana opened the Guyana Development Bank (GDB).