Housing Ministry says it’s developing 27 recreational facilities
The Ministry of Housing says it is developing 27 recreational facilities across several regions, including 12 in Region Four, as part of its housing programme.
Partners pledge to sustain seabob work as FISH4ACP nears completion
Government agencies, fishing organisations and industry partners have pledged to continue work to strengthen Guyana’s Atlantic seabob shrimp sector as a sustainability programme nears completion.
The first half of the Cheddi Jagan October story
Dear Editor, In response to Clement Rohee’s, “Cheddi Jagan was the central figure in the October 5th story,” (KW, October 8, 2026), I would like to remind Rohee that October 5th was actually the second half of the ‘Cheddi Jagan October story’, and were it not for the first half, there would have been no need for a second half.
New Amsterdam man acquitted of child sexual offence charges
A 65-year-old New Amsterdam man was yesterday acquitted of two charges alleging sexual offences against a girl who was between 10 and 11 years old.
Sophia labourer found dead with suspected gunshot wound
Police are investigating the suspected murder of a 23-year-old labourer whose body was found in his yard at C Field Reserve Dam, Sophia, yesterday morning.
What Guyanese want to know is how the billion barrels of oil improved their lives and how the next billion will
Dear Editor, The announcement of Guyana’s billionth barrel of oil produced is being touted as a milestone.
Special education school opens at Mabaruma
Region One’s first Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school has opened in Mabaruma, with an initial enrolment of two learners and capacity for up to 30, the Ministry of Education has announced.
Teen dies after motorcycle strikes pole at Eccles
A 16-year-old motorcyclist died on Wednesday afternoon after crashing into a lamp pole on Eccles Access Road, also known as Dumpsite Road, East Bank Demerara.
Karimbaksh sent on leave after mounting criticism over rape allegation
After mounting criticism over its handling of rape and threatening behaviour allegations against Deputy Commissioner Fazil Karimbaksh, the Guyana Police Force yesterday finally announced that he had been sent on leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
Testing begins on new Bartica generating unit
The Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) has begun testing a new 2.2-megawatt generating unit at its Bartica Power Station, more than two months after its previously announced commissioning target.
MV Barima Commissioner denies any links to Guyana’s maritime sector
Captain Hamada Fouda of Jamaica – one of the commissioners appointed to investigate the MV Barima tragedy – has denied allegations that he is connected in any way to the local maritime sector.
Can BK Group do the job and preserve MV Barima?
Dear Editor, I extend personal congratulations to the BK Group for nabbing that $1.034 billion MV Barima salvage award.
Six Venezuelans screened in trafficking probe at Corentyne business
Police investigating suspected trafficking in persons on Tuesday searched a business premises at No. 65 Village, Corentyne, where they found six Venezuelan females, including a 16-year-old.
PNCR marks 69th anniversary
The People’s National Congress Reform on Monday marked the 69th anniversary of its founding, paying tribute to its leaders and calling for members to recommit to its principles, a year after the PNCR-led APNU suffered its worst electoral defeat.
Police probe shooting at businessman’s vehicle in Plaisance
Police are investigating the shooting at a businessman’s vehicle on Victoria Road, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, around 10 pm on Tuesday.
A test of constitutional government
The allegations against Deputy Commissioner Fazil Karimbaksh, head of the Special Organised Crime Unit, confront Guyana with a test of constitutional government.
Karimbaksh sent on leave – police
Under mounting pressure, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) today said that Deputy Commissioner of Police Fazil Karimbaksh has been sent on leave following allegations of rape and threatening behaviour made against him.
Australia need to handle test grind better, Cummins says
DURBAN, (Reuters) – Australia must become better at grinding out results in test cricket rather than relying on strong individual performances, captain Pat Cummins said on Thursday ahead of the series opener against South Africa.
Miner dies after chopping, stabbing at Noitgedacht
—injured reputed wife hospitalised under police guard A 34-year-old gold miner died after an altercation with his reputed wife at their camp at Noitgedacht Backdam, Potaro, Region Eight, shortly after midnight yesterday, police said.
House destroyed by fire in Plum Park
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) today said that it responded to a house on fire at Lot 60 Block E Plum Park Sophia Greater Georgetown.
