Despite being one of the world’s fastest-growing oil producers, Guyana this week experienced a temporary fuel shortage that left many citizens questioning how such disruptions can occur in an oil-rich nation. On Monday, chaotic scenes were reported at several gas stations as long lines formed following supply issues. The disruption…
Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has introduced a new fuel surcharge on all regional and international tickets, effective for purchases made on or after April 10, 2026. The surcharge ranges from US$15 to US$25 per sector, depending on the route, and will appear in the taxes and fees portion of ticket prices….
Since the updated tint regulations took effect on April 1, Police have charged 64 persons for the offence of tinted window glass above the legal limit, with the majority of those cases linked to front windshield violations. “64 cases thus far have been across the country for the offence of…
More than 11,000 small contractors across Guyana have applied for government contracts valued below $15 million. President Dr Irfaan Ali made the disclosure on Monday while addressing residents in Region Three, noting that the large number of applicants reflects growing confidence in the country’s procurement system. According to the president,…
Residents and commuters of Region Ten can soon expect a seamless flow of traffic as the new US$35 million Mackenzie–Wismar Bridge is expected to be fully operational by June. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill made the announcement during the opening of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge Office Building…
In the rush to meet deadlines and move from one task to the next, many workers overlook how the job is affecting their body. According to physiotherapist Jana Edghill, that oversight is one of the main reasons so many people end up dealing with preventable workplace injuries. Drawing on years…
In the mirrored halls of the United Nations in Geneva, where global policy often meets the weight of history, Guyana took centre stage on Tuesday to demand that the world move beyond mere apologies for the “gravest crimes against humanity.” Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven…
A $1 million grand prize is back on the table as Guyana’s premier street football competition, the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’, finally prepares to crown its 2025 Georgetown champions. The long-awaited conclusion of the tournament will resume this Wednesday, April 15, at the National Cultural Centre Tarmac, following a…
A welder from Rosignol, located in West Bank Berbice, was convicted by a jury on Monday after facing a serious charge of sexual penetration involving a minor. 37-year-old Robert Campbell stood before Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall at the Berbice High Court, maintaining his not guilty plea to the allegations. The charge…
What began as an ordinary Sunday ended in heartbreak for a Williamsburg family, after 31-year-old Haresh Gopilall left home promising to return for his meal—but never came back. Domatie Surujall His mother, Domatie Surujall, is now grappling with unimaginable grief after her son was killed in a crash along the…
