A West Coast Berbice man was on Thursday found guilty of embezzlement and larceny after stealing more than $13 million from his former employer. Hemraj Singh Pahalad, of Number 11 Village, was convicted following a trial at the Berbice High Court before Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty. The court heard that between…
Teen among four arrested in $7M theft from businesswoman at Durban Backlands
A 16-year-old labourer is among four persons in police custody following the theft of $7 million Guyana dollars from a Chinese businesswoman at Durban Backlands, Georgetown. The incident, which is being investigated as simple larceny, occurred around 17:30 hrs on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. According to initial police enquiries, the…
Building Expo 2026 to showcase future of housing and climate-resilient infrastructure in Guyana
International Building Expo 2026 will focus on innovation, sustainability and the future of construction in Guyana, as the country continues to undergo rapid transformation. This year’s expo will be held from June 25–28 at the Guyana National Stadium, under the theme “Guyana at 60: Building Strong Foundations for a Sustainable…
Guyana’s Regal Legends ready for Florida Cup challenge
The first international softball tournament for 2026 is the Florida Cup, which will be held in the Sunshine State from March 27 to 29. Organised by the South Florida Softball Cricket League (SFSCL), the tournament will feature the three familiar categories: Open (All-Stars), Masters (Over-40) and Legends (Over-50). The undisputed…
$100,000 cash grant: Other mechanisms will be in place for those without bank accounts – Finance Minister
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh has put to rest concerns that Guyanese without bank accounts will be unable to get their $100,000 cash grant, emphasising that no one will be denied this disbursement. “Nobody will be denied their cash grant on account that they don’t have a bank account. “(If…
‘Rebuilding sugar industry is a massive undertaking’ – President Ali says he hails GAWU’s contributions
President Irfaan Ali once again emphasised his government’s commitment to rebuilding the sugar industry, positing that gains have been made over the past few years. The President spoke at an event organised at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal, on Thursday to commemorate the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union’s…
Suriname Foreign Minister engages Guyanese authorities after Pres. Ali protests new charges
The Surinamese Foreign Minister has engaged local authorities after Guyanese President Dr. Irfaan Ali made known his objections to the Dutch-speaking nation’s move to institute charges for the use of the Corentyne River, particularly for timber and quarry operators. In a statement published on Facebook on Thursday morning, President Ali…
Online portal for Govt’s $100,000 cash grant now live – Finance Minister announces
As Government moves into the second phase of distribution of the National $100,000 Cash Grant as promised by President Irfaan Ali, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh has announced that the online portal on which eligible Guyanese can self-register for the…
Improved service expected as Pas Cargo launches new logistics facility
Shipping and logistics company, Pas Cargo has invested in a new logistics facility that promises to improve cargo processing and thereby enhance the services customers enjoy. The facility, located at Rome, East Bank Demerara, is also the country’s first commercial off-port customs operation. This means cargo clearance and delivery can…
Jagdeo urges practical solutions as world still depends on oil and gas
Guyana’s Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo says countries need to focus on real, workable solutions to climate change, warning that the world still depends heavily on fossil fuels or oil and gas. Speaking at a CARICOM meeting in Georgetown Thursday, Jagdeo said the current global conflict has shown how quickly problems…
