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CrimeThree Cubans remanded over murder of countryman in Diamond, EBD2h ago
PoliticsGovernment concludes MV Barima search and recovery operations2h ago
HealthHydromet warns of possible heat strokes, dehydration and water shortage during prolonged dry spells5h ago
PoliticsRodrigues-Birkett highlights need to bridge global divide in session with Latin American states5h ago2 August 2026
24 July 2026
23 July 2026
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
In a Regional Dialogue on the future leadership of the United Nations convened by Uruguay in its capacity as currently holding the Presidency of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and candidate for the UN Secretary General position, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett said bridging the global divide […]
The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) has called on the Government to review its plan to establish a state-owned bottled water plant, saying that the Government’s participation in the sector can undermine private investment and discourage businesses. Last week, the Government used its majority in the National Assembly to approve $496.3 million for a […]
The Joint Opposition parties staged a loud protest at the Watooka Guest House in Linden today as Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo, was hosting a Government outreach. The protesters are demanding a full and thorough investigation into the MV Barima tragedy and the resignations of the two subject Ministers. The Opposition parties said the Government is […]
The Captain, Crew member and the Goods Superintendent who are facing 72 murder charges in relation to the deaths in the MV Barima ferry tragedy were further remanded today when they appeared virtually before the Charity Magistrates' Court in Essequibo. According to one of the Attorneys, Eden Corbin, the Prosecution made partial disclosures with evidence […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a warning to members of the public about a traffic ticket scam that is currently circulating, involving fake text messages purporting to be official traffic fine notices issued by the GPF. Scores of persons have complained about receiving the fake messages via text messages to their phones and […]
President Irfaan Ali has commenced public consultations on model villages across the country. It is an initiative that seeks to create better communities with enhanced roads, drainage, irrigation systems and green spaces and ensure social and economic development for residents. The consultations which kicked off at the Leonora primary school in Region 3 this morning […]
The business of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was suspended today after members of the APNU, Ganesh Mahipaul and Juretha Fernandes, walked out of the Committee meeting in protest of the presence of the Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill. Mr. Edghill sits on the Committee as a Government representative. News Source understands that the […]
The Terms of Reference (TOR) to guide the Commission of Inquiry into the deadly MV Barima tragedy has been released in the official gazette. The move comes days the five-member Commission was sworn in to investigate the ferry tragedy. Among other things, the Commission is mandated to conduct a through, independent, impartial and comprehensive public […]
Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul, has criticized the government’s move to go out to tender to salvage the MV-Barima, saying that the move is unacceptable and lacks urgency. The government has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) from marine salvage contractors for the salvage of the MV Barima. The advertisement requires submissions to be made […]
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