A tone-deaf, insensitive blunder by the First Lady
Dear Editor, I saw the post by First Lady Mrs. Arya Ali, and I am relieved that good sense finally prevailed and she took it down.
St Lucia announces inquiry into fatal marine collision
St Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has announced that the Government of Saint Lucia will appoint a Commission of Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the marine collision at Anse Cochon involving two vessels on July 18, 2026, which claimed the lives of at least two Saint Lucians.
Four more bodies recovered from MV Barima tragedy
The Government of Guyana today said that it continues to lead an extensive multi-agency and international response following the sinking of the MV Barima.
EU office here to observe three days of national mourning
The Delegation of the European Union to Guyana today said that together with the European Union Member States accredited to Guyana it will join the three days of National Mourning starting from today 22 July.
France extends condolences on MV Barima tragedy
France today extended its condolences to the people and Government of Guyana following the sinking of the MV Barima on 18 July.
Rubio condemns Ortega statement on end to elections in Nicaragua
Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Scott Statement on Daniel Ortega’s Announcement to End Elections in Nicaragua WASHINGTON – Today, Rubio condemns Ortega statement on end to elections in Nicaragua US Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday condemned a statement by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega that elections will not be held anymore in the Central American country.
Dartmouth man dies in suspected electrocution
A 28-year-old Dartmouth Village, Essequibo Coast man died on Monday evening in an incident police say may have involved electrocution, while two children were admitted to hospital for observation.
CXC must provide evidence Paper 032 replacing SBAs for non-practical subjects will not deepen inequity
Dear Editor, We welcome any reform that strengthens the validity, reliability, and, above all, fairness of CXC’s exams – the global gold best practice standards of assessment.
53 bodies recovered in MV Barima tragedy; 76 confirmed survivors
-body found trapped in wreckage; PM says more may be inside The death toll from the MV Barima tragedy has risen to 53, while the number of confirmed survivors now stands at 76, Prime Minister Mark Phillips announced last evening as search and recovery operations intensified at the wreckage site and across an expanded search area.
Five Chinese found mining illegally, charged with immigration offences
Five Chinese nationals have been charged with immigration offences after police said they were found to have overstayed their permitted time in Guyana.
New CT scanner in place at GPHC
Patients at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) are now benefiting from a new $282.1 million computed tomography (CT) scanner, which became fully operational on Monday following the completion of specialised staff training.
Three Port Kaituma students, footballer perished in ferry sinking
Three students of the Port Kaituma Secondary School and a 14-year-old footballer have been identified as among the dead after Saturday night’s sinking of the MV Barima, as tributes continue to pour in while grieving relatives speak publicly about what they say were longstanding problems with the vessel.
Eight hurt after boats collide in Canje Creek
Eight persons, including a boat captain, were injured yesterday afternoon after two motor boats collided head-on in the Canje Creek, Berbice.
MV Barima tragedy is inevitable result of a gov’t that has normalized neglect and low standards
Dear Editor, The recent MV Barima tragedy, with its mounting death toll that is set to surpass 100 souls and the ensuing calls for ministerial accountability, force us to confront a deeper, more pervasive rot in our national psyche and governance.
Skeete among four additions to Guyana’s CAC Games squad
Deshana Skeete has been added to Guyana’s athletics team for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, along with Charissa December, Tonya Rawlins and Lloyd McCurdy.
TUC says MV Barima disaster demands accountability
The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) yesterday called for an independent Commission of Inquiry into Saturday night’s sinking of the MV Barima, contending that the tragedy demands accountability and raising concerns about the vessel’s condition, the safety of its crew and the emergency response.
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.
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.
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
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.
