Two Tuschen residents held over suspected cannabis
Two residents of Tuschen Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo were arrested on Thursday after police discovered more than 460 grammes of suspected cannabis during a search of their home.
Agricultural inequality
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s video exposing what he says is President Irfaan Ali’s technologically advanced farm has generated predictable questions about transparency, financing and accountability.
Anns Grove woman found in shallow grave at Mahaica, man in custody
Police are investigating a murder which is reported to have occurred on Friday July 3, 2026, at about 20:00hrs at Chelsea Park, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara.
Marco Bonofiglio takes charge of Golden Jaguars programme
The Guyana Football Federation today announced Marco Bonofiglio as the new head coach of the Golden Jaguars senior men’s national team and the Junior Golden Jaguars Under-20 side.
Kitty man being sought over murder
The police today said that they were seeking Daquan Marquis Wills over the murder of Shawn Lacon.
Twenty pupils top Grade Six exams
The Ministry of Education today announced that 20 pupils topped the National Grade Six Assessment with a score of 484.52.
The Irish in the Caribbean
By Dhanpaul Narine They are largely ignored in Caribbean history. The literature is filled with tomes on slavery and the unspeakable cruelty that occurred for centuries.
Guyana edge Antigua and Barbuda in overtime thriller
-as FIBA AmeriCup Pre-Qualifiers continue Guyana recovered from their opening defeat to secure a dramatic 75-73 overtime victory against Antigua and Barbuda last night in the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Basketball Confederation Pre-Qualifiers at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
GWI’s statement is dangerous, the water is 630 times more acidic than the safe limit
Dear Editor, Upon reading the July 5, 2026 edition of THE 592 GUARDIAN summarizing the Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) 2025 findings on drinking water quality in Regions 4, 7 and 10, I was embarrassed and astounded by the Guyana Water Inc’s (GWI) statement reported in the July 3, 2026 Kaieteur News article that `Water quality issues flagged by PUC affect only taste, colour and appearance, not safety’.
De Kock headlines Barbados Tridents’ overseas roster for CPL 2026
Quinton de Kock will return to the Barbados Tridents for the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, as the franchise confirmed its five overseas signings ahead of the new season.
EPA, MARAD acknowledge ‘slight anomaly’ in subsea pipeline but deny rupture
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) yesterday rejected claims that the subsea pipeline for the Gas-to-Energy Project had ruptured, saying there is “no factual basis” for the allegations.
Malteenoes youngsters benefit from Windies Experience ahead of first ODI
Young cricketers from the Malteenoes Sports Club Cricket Academy were given an opportunity to interact with members of the West Indies team yesterday, as Unicomer (Guyana) Inc.
Woman testifies to seeing sister fatally stabbed in Sophia
The trial of Tiffene Greaves, who is charged with the 2022 murder of her neighbour, Vanessa Anderson, continued yesterday before Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty at the High Court in Demerara, where two prosecution witnesses testified about the events surrounding the fatal stabbing.
Mohamed says police holding security officer without charge in Fagundes murder probe
Police have detained Team Mohamed’s security officer Mark Richmond for questioning over the March 2021 murder of Ricardo `Paper Shorts’ Fagundes, with Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed alleging yesterday that the move was politically motivated and that Richmond had remained in custody without being questioned or charged.
Costa Rica’s new president clashes with judiciary over tackling drug violence
A fierce row between Costa Rica’s recently elected President Laura Fernandez and the country’s judiciary is delaying a coordinated state response to violent drug-related crime in the once-peaceful Central American nation.
Guyana U-19s off to Antigua in search of first regional title since 2018
The Guyana Cricket Board has officially sent off its national Under-19 team to Antigua and Barbuda, where the squad will compete in the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Under-19 50-over Championship.
PAC expected to hold first meeting Monday after five failed attempts
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is expected to hold its first meeting in the 13th Parliament under newly-elected Chairman Vishnu Panday on Monday after two government members informed the Clerk of the National Assembly that they would be available to attend.
Five shortlisted for post of UG Vice-Chancellor
The University of Guyana (UG) yesterday announced that it had shortlisted five candidates in its search for a new Vice-Chancellor and Principal, with interviews and public lectures to form the final stage of the selection process.
Republic Bank in car ownership promotion
Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited is making it easier to own your own car with its “My First Ride+ Deal on Wheels Event”, scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11, 2025, from 12 noon to 5:00 pm at the MovieTowne Mall parking lot, Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara.
Judicial delegation visits Lusignan Prison
Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary Roxane George SC on Wednesday led a high-level judicial delegation on a visit to the Lusignan Prison to gain a first-hand understanding of conditions at the facility and the operational and administrative challenges facing the Guyana Prison Service (GPS).
