January 2026

A significant reshaping of Guyana’s regional population map has emerged from the preliminary report of the 2022 National Population and Housing Census, with Region Six (East Berbice–Corentyne) becoming the country’s third most populous administrative region, overtaking Region Ten and underscoring shifting settlement and growth patterns across the country. The preliminary findings were formally presented to…
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For the first time in decades, Guyana’s population has shifted from being female-majority to male-majority, according to preliminary results of the 2022 National Population and Housing Census. The census shows that while both male and female populations increased significantly between 2012 and 2022, the rate of growth among men was enough to reverse the long-standing…
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Guyana’s population climbed to 878,674 at the time of the 2022 National Population and Housing Census, recording the country’s highest population growth rate since the end of World War II. The preliminary results of the census were formally unveiled to the public on Monday, January 12, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, just hours after…
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Local aviation stakeholders are benefitting from a new search and rescue information management system that helps boost Guyana’s capabilities to respond to emergencies and save lives. The system uses IMSAR software, and 16 individuals have been trained. Those individuals are now able to use the digital system to process an incident, moving efficiently from reporting…
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Tragedy struck on Sunday night along the Number 36 Public Road, Corentyne, when a young man lost his life in a car accident. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Lakhram Etwaroo, a construction worker of Number 35 Village. Speaking with News Room, Derick Doodnauth, a resident of Number 36 Village, said that at about…
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A man is dead and his brother is critically injured after they were involved in a heated altercation with another male at Barakat Landing, Cuyuni River on Sunday. Police Headquarters in a statement said efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect. According to the police, the two brothers, who are employed as pork knockers in…
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An opening partnership of 137 between Australia international Grace Harris and India batter Smriti Mandhana powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League. The stand took RCB within seven runs of victory as they chased 144 in just 12.1 overs. Harris made 85 from 40 balls before…
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Trans Guyana Airways has announced a reduction in airfares to several hinterland communities, becoming the latest local air service to lower travel costs. The company said on Monday that it will implement a seven per cent reduction in airfares to all rehabilitated hinterland airstrips. It also noted that additional fare reductions will be applied to…
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The ICC has shared a security assessment with Bangladesh which indicates no specific or heightened threat to their cricket team in India for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The assessment, an internal one, was shared with the BCB’s security team and concluded there was no overall threat to the side, but pointed to low to…
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Michael Carrick has emerged as favourite to be appointed Manchester United caretaker head coach, according to sources close to the process. Club chiefs are hoping to have an appointment in place for when players return to training on Wednesday. While a final decision is yet to be reached, talks are said to have progressed with…
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