January 2026

Investigators are probing a shooting incident that occurred on Monday in the Mara Mara Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region Seven, involving armed men and Police ranks on duty. Police Headquarters reported that preliminary investigations revealed that four police ranks were conducting roving patrols in the area. During the operation, Police said they parked their All-Terrain Vehicles…
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See below the full release from the PSC:  The Private Sector Commission (PSC) welcomes Budget 2026 and the comprehensive set of measures aimed at stimulating economic growth, strengthening business competitiveness, and improving the quality of life for all Guyanese. With a total allocation of S1.588 trillion, the budget reflects a clear commitment to creating an…
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A 38-year-old gold miner was last Friday stabbed to death during an altercation with another man at a bar in Middle Mazaruni. Dead is Emanuel Williams, known also known as “Chiny,” of Second Avenue, Bartica. The incident occurred around 23:30hrs at 14 Mile Issano Landing, Middle Mazaruni. According to Police Headquarters, investigations revealed that Williams…
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See below the full release from THAG:  The Tourism and Hospitality Association of  Guyana (THAG) welcomes the Government of Guyana’s decision to reduce the 14-day  residency requirement for couples wishing to be legally married in Guyana. This reform, which follows THAG’s recommendations to the Ministry of Finance, positions Guyana to enter the fast-growing global destination…
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The government has unveiled its largest-ever national budget of $1.558 trillion, but some headlines about the sport sector focus on an apparent $2 billion drop in funding compared to 2025. However, the subject ministers insist this is not just a cut, but a calculated pivot from building stadiums to filling them with athletes. The 2026…
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See below the full release from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry:  The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) commends the Government of Guyana for its strategic focus on the development of its people and significant provisions to bolster the growth of the business community through targeted interventions in Budget 2026. The Chamber…
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By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy   Guyana is aiming high in 2026. Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh unveiled the country’s largest-ever budget on Monday, outlining a $1.558 trillion plan designed to ensure that economic growth translates into tangible benefits for every Guyanese. The theme: ‘Putting People First’ and the numbers show a nation gearing up for…
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The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has taken fire prevention to people’s homes, launching a nationwide house-to-house campaign that Fire Chief, Gregory Wickham says is already helping to drive down the number of fires across the country. In a recent interview with the News Room, Wickham revealed that firefighters are now visiting communities and engaging residents…
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A fisherman lost his life six days after a gas cylinder exploded while he was cooking aboard a vessel in Cayenne. The young man, identified as Gangaram Iyarsammy, 25, hailed from 75 Free Yard, Port Mourant, Berbice. His mother, Koolcoomarie (only name given), told reporters that her son was in French Guiana for work. She…
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A 19-year-old Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara resident was charged in connection with an alleged cyber offence involving a minor. Niraj Dhanwantie appeared on Monday at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh. He was charged with using a computer system to humiliate a person, contrary to Section 19(2)(a) of the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act,…
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