Guyanese man held in New York over firebombing of shop
A man who New York prosecutors say is from Guyana was arrested on Thursday for firebombing a smoke shop while wearing a Guy Fawkes mask.
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Carty, Hope and Joseph power Windies to ODI victory over NZ
Keacy Carty struck 95, captain Shai Hope made an unbeaten 87 and debutant Vitel Lawes claimed three wickets as West Indies defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the opening One-Day International at the National Stadium, Providence, yesterday.
Guyana among countries concerned at statements casting doubt on Colombia elections
Guyana is among a number of countries including the United States which yesterday expressed “deep concern” about statements and actions that cast doubt on the integrity of the recent electoral process in Colombia.
Improvements seen in all subjects at NGSA – CXC Director of Operations
The National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) has seen improvements across all four subject areas with the overall percentage of candidates achieving 50 per cent and above increasing to 63.7 per cent.
Woman found in Mahaica shallow grave was pregnant
“The last time I saw my daughter was on the first of this month.” Those were the words of Lisa Pompey, the grieving mother of 21-year-old Kerriana Standford, whose body was discovered buried in a shallow grave at Chelsea Park, Mahaica yesterday, one week after she was last seen.
Top NGSA performers credit discipline, family and teachers for success
The country’s top performers at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) have credited disciplined study habits, personal sacrifice and the unwavering support of parents and teachers for their success.
Grade Six results strongest performance ever recorded – ministry
Guyana’s 2026 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results represent the strongest performance ever recorded in the country’s history, the Ministry of Education asserted yesterday, adding that the cohort has also exceeded the regional benchmark for similar assessments.
Pipeline ‘anomaly’ exposes lack of preparedness for gas operations – former EPA head
Former EPA Executive Director Dr Vincent Adams is warning that the reported “anomaly” involving the Gas-to-Energy pipeline should serve as a serious warning for Guyana’s future natural gas operations, noting that the country lacks the technical expertise and regulatory oversight needed to respond to a major offshore incident.
Remedial work to be done on highway between Ogle and UG road – ministry
The Ministry of Public Works has announced that remedial works will begin on Monday on a section of the southern carriageway of the Rupert Craig Highway that has deteriorated due to age and heavy traffic.
CARICOM Heads mull US request to take third country nationals
At a caucus during their summit in St Lucia this week, the Conference of CARICOM Heads discussed MOUs on transit arrangements of Third Country Nationals (TCNs) proposed to individual Member States by the US government.
CDB unveils new platform to strengthen procurement
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) yesterday announced the launch of BRIDGE, a modern, data-driven vendor registry platform designed to enhance procurement operations.
ERC says ‘Guyanese Critic’ demeaned citizens on basis of ethnicity
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has denounced remarks by social media personality Mikhail Rodrigues better known as the `Guyanese Critic’ as racially stereotypical and derogatory in nature.
Over $862m in relief grants handed to Region Six rice farmers
More than 1,400 rice farmers from Region Six on Friday received in excess of $862 million in relief grants under President Irfaan Ali’s rice farmer relief programme.
No arrest yet in killing of two Vigilance men
While investigations continue into Wednesday night’s fatal shooting of two men at Vigilance, East Coast Demerara, no arrest has yet been made.
Ammo, military gear found at Lusignan
Police are investigating the discovery of ammunition, firearm components and military gear at Lusignan New Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara.
Rubis supporting literacy programme
Team RUBIS recently donated classroom supplies to Project New Nation’s Literacy Learning Programme. The contribution valued at $336,000, will support the programme’s efforts to strengthen literacy and numeracy development by providing essential classroom resources that enhance learning, a release from Rubis said.
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.
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.
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.
