No to an oil refinery
At his press conference on July 18, President Ali once again reiterated his interest in the country having an oil refinery.
Construction worker electrocuted at Houston, two others injured
A 36-year-old construction worker was killed and two others critically injured yesterday morning after a metal scaffold came into contact with a high-voltage power line at a construction site at Plantation Houston, East Bank Demerara.
CCJ rejects Mohammeds’ latest bid to halt extradition proceedings
The Caribbean Court of Justice has dismissed and refused all of the reliefs sought by Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, in their latest attempt to stop the extradition proceedings from continuing in the Magistrate’s Court.
Politicians and technocrats in Guyana must be equipped with the elite technical sophistication to confront Exxon at negotiating table
Dear Editor, This letter is for the leader of PNCR and the rest of talking heads.
Pas Cargo secures IDB Lab financing
Pas Cargo Guyana Inc has become the first local private sector company to secure a loan from IDB Lab, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Patriots complete record chase to stun Tridents at Warner Park
The St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots produced a remarkable batting performance to chase down 218 and defeat the Barbados Tridents by six wickets in a thrilling Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League contest at Warner Park.
GPL, City Hall sign pact for Princes St substation
-debts to be reconciled, land value credited against balance Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) and the Georgetown Mayor and City Council have signed a memorandum of understanding for the proposed transfer of approximately 0.97 acres of municipal land for the construction of a Princes Street substation.
Pegasus Chess League: Mars, Sandiford stay perfect ahead of intriguing round four clash
The Pegasus Weekly Chess League is set for its biggest battle of the inaugural season after Davion Mars and Keron Sandiford emerged from Round Three as the competition’s only remaining perfect scorers.
Forward Guyana flays delay in MV Barima inquiry hearings
-says more than half of two-month reporting period gone The Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) yesterday criticised the failure of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the MV Barima disaster to begin public hearings, noting that 33 days have elapsed since its members were sworn in and no hearing date or public invitation for witnesses has been announced.
Financial bids for MV Barima salvaging must be opened publicly—Goolsarran
Former Auditor General Anand Goolsarran says the financial proposals for the salvaging of the sunken MV Barima must be opened publicly, with the names of the bidders and their prices disclosed.
Man charged over Canal #2 fatal accident
Adesh Mohan was on Monday, August 31, 2026 charged in connection with a fatal accident which occurred on Thursday, March 5, 2026, on the Canal #2 Public Road, West Bank Demerara.
Structural engineer to inspect Zeeburg Secondary after safety concerns
A structural engineer is expected to inspect Zeeburg Secondary School tomorrow following concerns about the eastern wing of the West Coast Demerara building, which has been evacuated.
Caribbean teachers’ body launches campaign over GTU dues dispute
-calls on Guyana gov’t to comply with court order The Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) has launched a regional and international campaign in support of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), calling on the government to reinstate the deduction and remittance of union dues.
China’s Embassy rebuffs claim by US official about Guyana projects
China’s Embassy here has rejected statements by a US State Department official on the quality of projects done in Guyana by Chinese companies.
Woolford Ave vendors, schools consulted on new vending arrangements
-no final decision yet on return of stalls The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has begun consultations with vendors, school administrators and canteen operators on new vending arrangements along Woolford Avenue following the displacement of roadside sellers during recent infrastructure works.
Linden council challenges Manickchand order to halt Kara Kara toll collection
-says 2016 by-laws remain in force, threatens court action The Linden Mayor and Town Council yesterday challenged an order by Local Government Minister Priya Manickchand for the immediate cessation of toll collection along the Kara Kara Public Road, saying that the directive ignored gazetted by-laws and further threatened the municipality’s already weakened finances.
Guyana needs better mental health facilities — `Adaam’s’ final message
Guyana needs a mental health facility where young people can voluntarily step away when life becomes overwhelming, speak with professionals and get help without judgement, social media personality Mark “Adaam” Primo said in a Facebook post published before his death on Monday August 31st.
Gov’t rejects claims of no electricity, water access in Swan
The Government has rejected claims by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed that residents of Swan are living without access to electricity and water, describing the allegations as “false” and misleading.
Waldron leads top performers as Archery Guyana Development Competition concludes
Archery Guyana’s 2026 Development Competition concluded at the Farm Community Centre Ground, East Bank Demerara, following two days of action featuring some of the country’s emerging and established archers.
Chinese companies eye expansion into road, bridge projects
Prime Minister Mark Phillips has met representatives of two Chinese companies which are exploring further investment in Guyana, particularly in road and bridge construction.
