March 2026

A 31-year-old Linden resident lost his life tragically on Wednesday morning after he was involved in a head-on collision along the Loo Creek Public Road, Linden/Soesdyke Highway. Dead is Keiron Warner of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden. The accident occurred at about 06:30hrs and involved motor car, PZZ 934, driven by warner. He allegedly collided head-on…
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(GB News) The King’s Foundation marked Commonwealth Day by spotlighting its collaboration with Guyana’s government to advance sustainable development across the South American nation. Central to this partnership is the Georgetown Urban Framework Plan, a significant initiative that aligns with Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030. Specialists from the Foundation’s Projects Team developed the plan…
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Persons who continue to block parapets with unauthorised encumbrances will be taken to court if notices are ignored, Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore on Wednesday said. Speaking to the News Room, Mentore said City Hall has moved to address illegal encumbrances across the municipality. A recent notice indicates that persons have exactly one month to remove…
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The Ministry of Education has announced that the recently commissioned Bayroc National Stadium in Linden will host the National Secondary Schools  Athletics Championships in 2027. The announcement came during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Championships on the West Coast of Demerara, marking a significant milestone in the government’s strategy to decentralise elite sporting facilities….
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The Court of Appeal on Wednesday dismissed the appeals of two deceased convicts in the Bartica massacre case and resentenced the two surviving appellants to life imprisonment. The unanimous decision was delivered by Justice Jo-Ann Barlow. The appeals were filed by Mark Royden Williams, Dennis Williams, Clebert Reece called “Chichi,” and Michael Caesar known as…
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The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) on Tuesday evening announced a pool of players selected for a series of practice matches under the Guyana Harpy Eagles programme as preparations intensify for the upcoming regional season. “The programme forms part of the Board’s strategic preparation for the next edition of the West Indies Championship, with the selected…
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The National Top Flight Golf League continues to deliver exciting competition at Lusignan Golf Course with another closely contested round that saw Videsh Persaud emerge as the day’s top performer. Persaud produced a solid round of Gross 85, and with his 18 Handicap converted that into an impressive Net 67 to secure overall honours and…
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The Ministry of Natural Resources hereby advises that its intensified enforcement exercise against illegal mining activities continues to yield considerable results across Guyana’s mining districts. A coordinated operation conducted by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and the Guyana Police Force, led to the discovery of two illegal mining sites along the Puruni River…
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Motorists are being reminded that failing to carry a physical driver’s licence or update their address on it can lead to penalties. Refusing to declare a present address is also a ticketable offence. Inspector Naresh Khanoo, who oversees traffic in Regional Division Three (Essequibo Islands–West Demerara) recently made this disclosure on the ‘Road Safety and…
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Concerned about a rise in amputations among diabetic patients, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said the government is strengthening efforts to improve diabetes management and kidney care in Guyana. Speaking at a conference in observance of World Kidney Day, the Health Minister said the complications emerging are worrying. As such, he encouraged healthcare providers to…
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