Unoccupied Better Hope building ruined by fire
An unoccupied building at Lot 38 Second Street, Area 8, Better Hope, East Coast Demerara, was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning.
Over 50 young women benefit from financial literacy workshop
More than 50 young women participated in a financial literacy and life skills workshop hosted by SBM Offshore Guyana earlier this month in collaboration with the Vurlon Mills Football Academy (VMFA).
Karasabai farmer gets three years for prohibited plant
A Karasabai farmer was yesterday fined and sentenced to three years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to cultivating a prohibited plant.
A war between Russia and NATO is looming
Dear Editor, On the eve of the just concluded NATO summit in Türkiye, Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO is reported to have said “We are preparing for a war with Russia”.
Google officials in meeting with Housing Ministry
Representatives of Google’s Public Sector and Google for Education divisions on Monday met with officials of the Ministry of Housing and Water to discuss the possible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies as part of the ministry’s digitisation efforts.
Guyana’s democratic health and changing diplomatic priorities
For much of the last decade and a half, the diplomatic community in Guyana maintained a visible and consistent public posture on issues of corruption, transparency, accountability, and good governance.
Police issue wanted bulletin for ‘Depo’ over murder of Fagundes
The Guyana Police Force today issued a wanted bulletin for Satrohan Rajkumar, also called ‘Depo’ in connection with the 2021 murder of businessman Ricardo Fagundes, known as “Paper Shorts.”
Obituary: Sosarti ‘Sheila’ Prashad
08/04/1937 – 07/12/2026 Sosarti Prashad also known as Sheila died peacefully on Sunday, July 12th, 2026 after a prolonged illness.
Spain crushes French World Cup dream
Spain suffocated France today, powering into their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with a dominant 2-0 victory that left the tournament’s most feared attack gasping for air.
Man hurt in five-vehicle collision at Blygezight
A five-vehicle collision at the intersection of Conversation Tree Road and the Railway Embankment, Blygezight, Georgetown, yesterday morning left one man injured, police said.
National Youth Skills Forum set for tomorrow
The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning, through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), will tomorrow host the National Youth Skills Forum and Skills Search Expo 2026 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.
The United Nations makes the case for reparatory justice
By Dhanpaul Narine You are standing at Goree Island, off the coast of Dakar, in Senegal.
Barbados PM takes swipe at Massy over profits, calls for compact on essential goods
Launching a broadside at Massy over its profits, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley called on July 6th for a compact on prices for 30 to 40 food items and sanitary products and there is to be further dialogue on this matter.
NZ spin to series-levelling win against Windies
Jayden Lennox grabbed the third-best figures by a New Zealand spinner in men’s ODIs as the Kiwis levelled the series with a five-wicket victory on a strip at the Providence stadium offering turn.
GMIN committed to ‘tier-one gold mining hub’ in Guyana – Gignac
Canadian mining companies are continuing to consolidate their interests in the Region Seven Oko West gold mining project in which G Mining Ventures Corp (GMIN) is the lead player.
Gov’t flayed by opposition over rough transport of pregnant cows
-at least three died en route from Brazil to Ebini At least three of 300 pregnant heifers died during their transport from Brazil to Ebini in Region 10 and WIN and APNU yesterday flayed the government for what they described as poor arrangements and horrific conditions for the animals even as the livestock authority last night mounted a defence.
AAG approves teams for three major international championships
The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) has approved teams to represent the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Central American and Caribbean Games and World Athletics Under-20 Championships.
Opposition Leader alleges police plot against him over Fagundes murder
-says auto dealer being pressured to change story Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed last night played a recording of a conversation in which it was alleged that the police were trying to fabricate a case against him for the murder of Ricardo Fagundes by linking his former security officer, Mark Richmond to the vehicle that was used in the killing.
PAC holds first meeting of 13th Parliament
-after five failed attempts The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) yesterday held its first meeting of the 13th Parliament after a series of aborted sittings, with members agreeing to meet again on July 27 when several outstanding matters, including proposals to accelerate its work, will be revisited.
Misconduct in public office trial begins against Calvin Brutus
The first criminal trial against former Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus commenced yesterday before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where prosecutors outlined allegations that he abused his office to facilitate payments to businesses linked to his wife.
