GMSA urges review of $496M state water bottling plant
The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is urging the Government to reconsider plans for a state-owned bottled water facility,…
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5 August 2026
Driver dies two days after head-on crash in West Coast Berbice
A 42-year-old West Coast Berbice man has died two days after the car he was driving collided head-on with another…
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4 August 2026
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says attempts by the opposition to disrupt the government's engagement with…
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says attempts by the opposition to disrupt the government's engagement with the people of Region Ten have failed, and he is happy that it happened.
Ignite News1h ago
HGP NIGHTLY NEWS- Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo did not engage the demonstrators gathered outside Watooka…
HGP NIGHTLY NEWS- Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo did not engage the demonstrators gathered outside Watooka House following his Region Ten public outreach. Instead, he hurriedly departed the venue under security as protesters continued to demand accountability over the MV Barima…
Travis Chase1h ago
This is the News Room for Tuesday, August 04, 2026. We’re broadcasting to you on E1, SKAR TV, NTN, and TARZEE…
This is the News Room for Tuesday, August 04, 2026. We’re broadcasting to you on E1, SKAR TV, NTN, and TARZEE TV in Bartica. In the headlines: *** Jagdeo outlines new housing measures for Region 10 *** Mustapha urges public to ignore rumours as fish sales decline *** Motorists…
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The family of two-year-old Larissa, who was diagnosed with West syndrome at two months old and experiences up…
The family of two-year-old Larissa, who was diagnosed with West syndrome at two months old and experiences up to 100 seizures daily, is appealing to the public for financial assistance to fund treatment in India.
Ignite News2h ago
Three Cubans remanded over murder of countryman in Diamond, EBD
Three Cuban nationals were charged and remanded to jail today for the murder another Cuban national. According to a Police statement, the dead man has been identified as Yudivian Cardenas Amador Almagro. He was reportedly killed on the 22nd July in the Diamond area. The police did not release details surrounding the murder, but stated […]
News Source Guyana2h ago
Albert Pluck, a blacksmith and assistant trainer at Jumbo Jet Racing Stables known as "Blackmouth," died on…
Albert Pluck, a blacksmith and assistant trainer at Jumbo Jet Racing Stables known as "Blackmouth," died on Tuesday after succumbing to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on the West Coast of Berbice.
Ignite News2h ago
Recovery efforts end as five MV Barima victims remain unidentified
Recovery efforts end as five MV Barima victims remain unidentified The search and recovery operation following the sinking of the MV Barima has officially concluded, with authorities confirming that five of the recovered bodies remain unidentified. While the active recovery...
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Recovery efforts end as five MV Barima victims remain unidentified
The search and recovery operation following the sinking of the MV Barima has officially concluded, with authorities confirming that five…
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Government concludes MV Barima search and recovery operations
The Government of Guyana has confirmed that it has concluded the search and recovery operations in the MV Barima tragedy, while the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre remains operational. The move comes two weeks after the tragic sinking of the MV Barima ferry during its journey from Georgetown to Port Kaituma. The ferry was eight hours […]
News Source Guyana2h ago
The search and recovery operations in the MV Barima tragedy have concluded, the Office of the Prime Minister…
The search and recovery operations in the MV Barima tragedy have concluded, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) said today. OPM, however, noted that the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre remains operational. There has been no change in the status of the identification of…
Ignite News2h ago
The commencement of Second Crop 2026 at Rose Hall Estate is underway with the burning of canes.
The commencement of Second Crop 2026 at Rose Hall Estate is underway with the burning of canes. Harvesting is scheduled to begin tomorrow, with cane harvesters from both Rose Hall. Source: Guyana Sugar Corporation
Ignite News3h ago
From guiding offshore operations as an ROV Pilot to becoming the Managing Director at Offshore Innovators…
From guiding offshore operations as an ROV Pilot to becoming the Managing Director at Offshore Innovators Guyana Inc., Ryan Brathwaite's journey demonstrates what is possible through expertise, perseverance, and vision. Listen to how Ryan's career has come full circle, and what…
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Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh says no one is above the law, warning that a person's status or position will…
Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh says no one is above the law, warning that a person's status or position will not shield them from legal action. He made the remarks during an interview with Ignite News, noting that more than 35,000 speeding tickets were issued during the first half…
Ignite News3h ago
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) is strengthening the technical foundation of local amateur boxing ahead…
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) is strengthening the technical foundation of local amateur boxing ahead of this month's Caribbean Schoolboys and Juniors Boxing Championships by hosting an international certification programme for referees and judges, led by one of the…
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Beckles to conduct certification course for Guyanese boxing officials
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) is strengthening the technical foundation of local amateur boxing ahead of this month's Caribbean Schoolboys…
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The Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) has taken another significant step towards strengthening the…
The Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) has taken another significant step towards strengthening the development of badminton in Guyana with the arrival of internationally experienced coach Kartikey Gund of India, who will be based in the country for the next six months. Gund…
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Clubs and players in focus as Indian Badminton coach begins six-month stint in Guyana
The Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) has taken another significant step towards strengthening the development of badminton in Guyana with the…
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Fisherfolk and seafood vendors in Region Two are appealing for urgent financial assistance and a public…
Fisherfolk and seafood vendors in Region Two are appealing for urgent financial assistance and a public awareness campaign to counter misinformation, as demand for fish continues to decline following the MV Barima disaster on July 18.
Ignite News3h ago
The community of Kaneville, East Bank Demerara is set to undergo renovations as part of the Government’s…
The community of Kaneville, East Bank Demerara is set to undergo renovations as part of the Government’s ‘Model Villages’ initiative. New and improved roadways, drainage systems, fire hydrants, recreational facilities, and more undertakings are expected to be carried out to…
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In today's game, cricket is as much about data as it is about talent, with performance analysts now playing a…
In today's game, cricket is as much about data as it is about talent, with performance analysts now playing a crucial role alongside coaches and team management. Recognising that evolution, national youth cricket coach Ameer Rahaman has earned a qualification in cricket…
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Farmers in Region Ten requested farming inputs, Black Giant birds and land clearing assistance during a…
Farmers in Region Ten requested farming inputs, Black Giant birds and land clearing assistance during a meeting with Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha as part of Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo's ministerial outreach on Tuesday. Mustapha met with more than 140 residents…
Ignite News4h ago
LOCAL ADMINISTATORS HAIL SUCCESS OF SPORTS SEMINAR WITH DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
LOCAL ADMINISTATORS HAIL SUCCESS OF SPORTS SEMINAR WITH DEAKIN UNIVERSITY Local administrators Deje Dias, Azizi Christiani, Karishma Ramnauth and Lenval Peart were unanimous in their assessment of the two-day Sports Seminar being a huge success. Facilitated by the ExxonMobil…
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Guyana Cup allies with Lotto/Let’sBet T10 Tapeball Blast as Berbice Zone battles begin
In a landmark convergence of Guyana’s most passionate sporting cultures, horse racing and grassroots cricket have officially joined forces. The…
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SOCA Heart 2026 set to launch third national heart health campaign
STRIDE592 has announced the return of SOCA Heart 2026- Strengthening Our Cardiovascular Advocacy- its third annual national campaign promoting heart…
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Protesters got past a barricade and entered the Watooka Complex compound in Linden on Tuesday, demanding the…
Protesters got past a barricade and entered the Watooka Complex compound in Linden on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill and Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar over the MV Barima tragedy.
Ignite News5h ago
Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh is warning the public about a fraudulent scheme involving fake text messages…
Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh is warning the public about a fraudulent scheme involving fake text messages purporting to be official traffic fine notices, as authorities investigate reports that some persons have already fallen victim to the scam. The scam falsely claim…
Newsroom5h ago
Abdullah Shafique's 160 anchored Pakistan to 387 all out in their first innings reply to the West Indies' 344…
Abdullah Shafique's 160 anchored Pakistan to 387 all out in their first innings reply to the West Indies' 344 at Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago. Babar Azam added 88, while Jomel Warrican took 6 wickets for the West Indies as Pakistan secured a 43-run first-innings lead…
Ignite News5h ago
Hydromet warns of possible heat strokes, dehydration and water shortage during prolonged dry spells
The Guyana Hydrometeorological Service is advising the public to prepare for the strengthening of El Niño conditions as the country transitions out of the rainy season and into a period expected to bring hotter-than-normal conditions and an increase in hot spells from August all the way to October, 2026. According to Hydromet’s latest Seasonal Outlook, […]
News Source Guyana5h ago
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