A search is continuing for four Guyanese fishermen who went missing several days ago while in Surinamese waters. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha told reporters at an event in Region Five, that Surinamese authorities have deployed patrols and helicopters in search of the missing men. Mustapha said the government is…

A Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara family is now homeless after a massive fire completely destroyed their home in the early hours of Tuesday. The house was occupied by 42-year-old Riaz Ally, his wife, Jennifer Ally, 32, and their two children, Nazem, 5, and Azzqat, 4. The Guyana Fire Service…

Guyana’s fishing sector has undergone massive changes with the implementation of technology to monitor fishing boats, a progression that has made surveillance simpler. Randy Bumbury, a Fisheries Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday said the ministry has adopted the Vessel Monitoring system to improve the sector. In 2024,…

The ‘Golf in Every School’ initiative has expanded to the island of Leguan, with the Region Three Education Department and the Guyana Golf Association (GGA) introducing the sport across all levels. The expansion saw students and teachers at the nursery, primary, and secondary levels on the island receive instruction this…

The West Indies Women’s senior squad has commenced an intensive eight-week training camp in Antigua, marking the start of their preparation for a demanding 2026 calendar that culminates in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England. Approximately 20 senior squad members gathered on October 20 for the foundational camp,…

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has offered his full support for the magistrate who fined a domestic violence victim after she refused to testify against her alleged abuser. Speaking during his weekly ‘Issues in the News’ programme, Nandlall firmly stated that the law must be allowed…

The newly established Collateral Registry is now fully operational, marking a major step in transparency and security in the local financial and business sector. This was announced by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, during his weekly ‘Issues in the News’ programme. With this new registry, individuals…

Guyana has been handed a challenging group for the 2026 Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers after being drawn alongside hosts Honduras, Bermuda, and Suriname. The draw determines the region’s path to the FIFA U-17 World Cup, with only the eight group winners from this stage advancing to the global tournament. Guyana will be…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed that Guyana remains the fastest-growing economy in the Western Hemisphere, a distinction that Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh says reflects the strength and transformation of every sector of the economy. Speaking at the launch of the World Trade Centre Georgetown on Tuesday, Dr….