MV Barima survivor appeals for info on missing son
A survivor from the MV Barima tragedy last night is appealing for information on her son who is missing after the capsizing.
Photos: MV Barima search-and-rescue operations
Search-and-rescue operations are continuing after the MV Barima capsized late on Saturday night near Iron Punt in the Pomeroon River while en route to the North West District.
Parfaite Harmonie couple dies in suspected murder suicide, woman injured
Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide and attempted murder following a shooting at a residence in Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, last night that left two people dead and another injured.
MV Barima survivor fears wife, child died in sinking
Wayne Kitson, an eighteen-year-old survivor of last night’s capsizing of the MV Barima fears that his wife and daughter have died in the tragedy.
Assistance centres for family of persons on board MV Barima
The government has posted the numbers for three locations where families of persons who were aboard the MV Barima which sank last night can get help.
President says out of jurisdiction, deeply distressed at capsizing
In a statement today, President Irfaan Ali said that he is out of the jurisdiction and deeply distressed at the capsizing of the ferry.
Sixty-seven rescued after MV Barima capsizes with 133
-Edghill says massive rescue operation underway A major search-and-rescue operation is continuing this morning after the MV Barima capsized late on Saturday night near Iron Punt in the Pomeroon River while en route to the North West District.
Mustapha says family’s gold-mining lands lawfully acquired
-in response to Mohamed’s allegations Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has not denied allegations by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed that members of his family hold thousands of acres of prime gold-mining lands but maintains that the lands were acquired through lawful procedures established by the relevant authorities.
Lack of ring-fencing cut Guyana’s 2025 profit-oil entitlement by US$4.9b
Dear Editor, As of 2026, there are now 4 deepwater oil operations in production, altogether sometimes pumping 930,000 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) a day, or US$2.4 billion in oil revenue per month, at today’s oil prices.
Emancipation Cup attracts more than 70 horses
More than 70 horses have been entered for the Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club Emancipation Cup race meet, scheduled for Sunday, August 2.Seven
Delays in pay, inadequate staffing and failing equipment eroding health service delivery
Dear Editor, I write to make public my concern about the current crisis in our health sector.
Why were the Bell rescue helicopters not launched immediately from Ogle?
Dear Editor, Omni Helicopters Guyana Inc. is a partnership with Roraima Airways owned by the Gouveia family, https://www.facebook.com/OHGInc/.
Guyana, US hold historic investment forum
Guyana and the United States on Friday held the first-ever Guyana Investment Enabling Forum, held in Washington, D.C.
Reconstruction of Taxiway Charlie at CJIA receives bids between $1.7b and $7b
The opening of tenders on July 14 for rehabilitation and reconstruction of Taxiway Charlie at CJIA attracted 15 bids ranging from $1.7b to $7b.
US ambassador’s snub to Opposition Leader difficult to reconcile with principles of inclusive dipomacy
Dear Editor, The decision by U.S. Ambassador to Guyana, Ms. Nicole Theriot, not to invite the Leader of the Opposition to the celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence is both disappointing and difficult to reconcile with the principles of inclusive diplomacy.
Priya Manickchand is actually doing the work
Dear Editor, People love to talk politics in this country, but sometimes we skip over the ones actually doing the work.
Bartica power demand jumps, GPL moves to boost generation to 7 MW
Electricity demand in Bartica has risen sharply in recent weeks, reaching approximately 3.3 megawatts (MW), prompting the Guyana Power and Light Inc.
Couchman completes title defence unbeaten after tense final-round draw
Kyle Couchman completed an unbeaten defence of the National Junior Chess Championship title yesterday morning, drawing with his closest rival, Candidate Master (CM) Sachin Pitamber, to secure first place when the Ennermech-sponsored tournament concluded at Olympic House, Liliendaal.
Family of woman crushed to death by truck worried about justice
The grieving family of Rhonda Peters is calling for justice after she was crushed to death by a truck along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway on June 20.
Mahaica to Abary corridor to be expanded to four-lane highway
The government is moving ahead with plans to transform the Mahaica to Abary corridor into a four-lane highway, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said yesterday.
