The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, on Thursday honoured centenarian World War II veteran James Gladwin Samuels at a ceremony marking his 100th birthday, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) said.
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Guyana’s 24-member team for the 2026 CARIFTA Games is prepared and aiming for top performances when the championships begin in Grenada over the Easter weekend, team manager Niall Stanton said.
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Region Five Chairman Ricardo Phillips said the government is working to address heavy siltation in the Abary channel, as concerns mount ahead of the rainy season.
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Seaboard Corporation has commissioned Gira Food to assess the feasibility of developing a sustainable pork industry in Guyana, as the country moves to strengthen food security and expand its agricultural sector.
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Seaboard Corporation has commissioned Gira Food to assess the feasibility of developing a sustainable pork industry in Guyana, as the country moves to strengthen food security and expand its agricultural sector.
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Police in Regional Division 4 ‘B’ are investigating an alleged armed robbery Thursday evening at Providence Public Road near the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, East Bank Demerara, involving two Chinese nationals, authorities said.
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A one-year-old boy, Talesh Bhudram, died Thursday morning in a fatal accident involving a motor tractor at a residence in Canal #1, West Bank Demerara, police said.
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The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), through the Guyana Early Warning System (EWS), has issued a national alert following the seizure of 222 cans of suspected THC-infused beverages at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport on Wednesday.
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The Georgetown Film Festival will screen “Sugar Island,” a film by Afro-diasporic filmmaker Johanné Gómez Terrero, on March 28 at the Herdmanston Lodge Hotel.
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President Irfaan Ali has indicated that Guyana may revisit plans to establish a domestic oil refinery, citing national security concerns amid ongoing global energy instability.
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Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries must reform student assessments to move away from traditional test-focused models, the region’s Education Minister, Sonia Parag, said on Wednesday.
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Guyana is poised to earn significantly higher oil revenues as global prices climb and production expands in the Stabroek Block, but the gains are expected to come alongside rising fuel costs and broader economic pressures.
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ExxonMobil Guyana injected some $146 billion into the local economy in 2025 through spending on local suppliers, underscoring the industry’s growing impact on businesses and employment.
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Efforts to reduce gaps in Guyana’s seafood value chain and support more stable, profitable business relationships were the focus of a one-day workshop held on Monday.
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The $865 million Belle Vue Pump Station is now 29 per cent complete, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said on Tuesday.
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Guyana Defence Force Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Lorraine Foster on Tuesday reaffirmed that “service before self is non-negotiable.”
She was speaking at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Women’s Army Corps’ (WAC) 59th anniversary celebrations.
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Over the past five years, $25.4 billion has been invested in renewable energy, increasing capacity from 5.35 MW to 37.23 MW and creating more than 4,500 jobs, Prime Minister Mark Phillips said on Friday.
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Police are investigating an incident in which a man was beaten by an assailant inside the compound of the Parika Police Station early Sunday, authorities said.
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There is cautious but growing optimism that discussions between the ICC and PCB might bear fruit, and that the India-Pakistan group game at the 2026 T20 World Cup may yet go ahead in Colombo on February 15.
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The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Sunday warned that drone operators who violate national regulations could face fines of up to $1 million and/or up to two years in prison.
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The nation’s defence system must remain “flexible,” “nimble,” and “relevant” to safeguard national development in an evolving security landscape, said President Dr Irfaan Ali.
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Education Minister Sonia Parag said on Monday that the government will address school infrastructure issues once they are reported, defending the 2026 budget against criticism from opposition lawmakers.
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The aviation sector is experiencing exponential growth, with increased air carriers boosting seating and travel capacity, infrastructural developments enhancing quality of service, and the expansion of aviation education catering to all aspects of the industry.
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Thirty-two scholars under the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) have completed doctoral studies through Texila American University (TAU), marking the first cohort of GOAL recipients to earn PhDs.
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Construction has officially commenced on the third lot of the East Berbice–Corentyne Highway four-lane expansion, with around 500 encroachments along the roadway currently under review, the Minister of Public Works said on Wednesday.
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Getting ready for Budget 2026! Ramona Luthi sits down with economist Richard Rambarran to break it all down!
Tune in for Ignite News' Budget in Focus 2026: The Preview at 8pm this evening!
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Behind the Scenes: Ramona Luthi Talks Budget 2026 with Economist Richard Rambarran.
Tune in Sunday, January 25th, 2026 at 8pm for the full discussion!
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The driver of a motor lorry is in police custody as investigations continue into a fatal road accident on the Linden–Mabura Trail that left three people dead on Thursday night.
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Access to potable water in the South Pakaraimas has improved following the commissioning of four water supply systems across the Karasabai service cluster in Region Nine.
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Golf at Lusignan is set to intensify with the launch of the National Top Flight Golf League, an eight-week medal tour designed to boost weekly competition and participation at the Lusignan Golf Club.
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