Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) today announced the arrival of the first shipment of high-yield milking cows from the United States of America, marking a historic turning point for Guyana’s dairy industry. The 89 pregnant heifers, arriving via a specialised Amerijet charter at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), represent the…
See below the full release from the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada: (May 8, 2026) Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, in Toronto, Ontario. The leaders emphasised the strong ties between Canada and Guyana, strengthened by over 100,000 Canadians…
Twenty-eight overs into the contest in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals (RR) were keeping pace with Gujarat Titans (GT). They were 86 for 3 in seven overs, chasing 230. Dhruv Jurel looked like he had excised his slow-batting demons. He was on 24 off 9 and ready to go bigger. Then, Rashid…
A 36-year-old taxi driver of South Sophia, Georgetown, is critical at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was stabbed by another driver at Farmers Field, Plum Park, Sophia. The incident occurred on Friday, May 8, 2026, at about 23:45 hours. Police said the taxi driver was driving along the road…
Police at the Bourda Market Police Outpost on Friday evening attempted to stop a motorcyclist who was riding up the one-way at Orange Walk. However, the identifiable male sped away, colliding with a motor car and a nearby barrier. As a result, he lost control of the motorcycle, during which…
See below the full release from GBTI: Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has introduced a new mortgage rate structure, with rates starting as low as 3%, effective May 1, 2026. The new rates are designed to make homeownership more affordable for Guyanese families, whether they are buying their…
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) with assistance from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have seized 15 pieces of mining equipment, including engines, excavators and pumps, have been seized following repeated warnings to errant miners within the Walabaka Four Miles area in Mining District #5 who have been discharging…
A 35-year-old money changer/businessman of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara (ECD) was on Friday evening robbed while plying his trade at America and Longden Streets, Georgetown. Police said the victim was plying his trade on America Street while seated on his motorcycle when two suspects rode up on a black…
The trial for the murders of cousins Joel and Isaiah Henry continued on Friday with emotional testimony from Isaiah’s father, Glaston Henry. The two accused are Anil Sancharra, known as “Dan Pole” and “Rasta,” of D’Edward Village, West Coast Berbice, and Vinod Gopaul, nicknamed “Magga,” of Yakusari, Black Bush Polder,…
The Ministry of Education on Friday commissioned an AutoCAD Laboratory at the Abram Zuil Secondary School in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaan), marking a major milestone in the advancement of technical and vocational education across the country. This is the first time such a facility has been commissioned at a Secondary School…
