Residents of two remote communities in Region One (Barima- Waini) have improved access to healthcare services as two new centres were commissioned on Tuesday. The new health centres were commissioned in the communities of Wanakai and Tobago. Both facilities were prefabricated and will serve the 169 residents in Wanakai and…
Man, 23, dies after collision on Harlem Public Road
A 23-year-old resident of Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown died during the early hours of Wednesday following a collision along the Harlem Public Road, West Coast Demerara. Dead is Bernard North. Police Headquarters confirmed they are investigating the accident which occurred at about 01:30 hrs According to a Police report, initial investigations…
Decomposed body of unidentified woman found floating at Victoria koker
A decomposed body of a so far unidentified woman was discovered floating in a koker at Victoria, East Coast Demerara, on Tuesday afternoon. Police said the woman appeared to be of mixed ancestry. There is a tattoo of a heart-shaped object on her right thigh area. The discovery was made…
Petrol filling stations urged to dispense fuel only into fit-for-purpose containers
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) wishes to remind all petrol filling stations and fuel service providers across Guyana that petroleum products must only be dispensed into containers that are specifically designed, approved, and fit for the safe storage and transport of fuel. The dispensing gasoline or diesel into unsuitable containers,…
Domestic airfare to increase – Aviation Operators’ Association confirms
See below the full release from the Aviation Operators’ Association: The Aviation Operators’ Association of Guyana (AOAG) has just been advised that the price for Avjet and Avgas, the fuel used by aircraft employed for passenger and freight service by all of the domestic aircraft operators, have increased substantially and…
CPL 2026 to bowl off on August 7 in St. Vincent
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will begin on August 7 with St. Vincent and the Grenadines hosting CPL matches for the very first time, with three highly anticipated fixtures set to take place at the iconic Arnos Vale Stadium. This historic milestone marks an exciting expansion in host…
$185M Police Station commissioned at Anna Regina
Residents of Region Two are set to benefit from improved policing services following the commissioning of the reconstructed Anna Regina Police Station on Tuesday. The new facility, built at a cost of more than $185 million, is expected to strengthen public safety, improve working conditions for officers, and provide more…
With 41 runs in four innings, Pooran eyes batting turnaround in IPL
Nicholas Pooran didn’t want to leave the nets. He had just sent five deliveries in a row sailing out of the ground. The backswing was fluid, the contact precise, and his follow-through almost nonchalant. At one point, about half-an-hour into his range-hitting session at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the ground…
Persaud crowned inaugural Promotech National Top Golf League Champion
Patanjilee Persaud has been crowned the inaugural Promotech National Top Golf League Champion, capping off a demanding and highly competitive season with a composed performance in the final round. He finished on 20 points to secure the championship purse at the Lusignan Golf Club last weekend. He was followed by…
Region 6 is major trafficking hotspot; CANU seizes over 800lbs narcotics, made 37 arrests for 2026
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has reported a series of major operational successes for the first quarter of 2026, seizing more than 371 kilograms (817 pounds) of narcotics and disrupting drug trafficking networks across several regions in Guyana. According to the Unit’s quarterly report, a total of 26 drug seizures…
