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COURT

Hicken rescinds decision sending SOCU Head on pre-retirement leave

Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken has rescinded an earlier decision granting Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head of the Special Organised Crime…

1 hour ago · Staff Reporter

TRAGEDY

MV Barima CoI hears concerns from survivors, families in Mabaruma

Survivors of the MV Barima disaster and relatives of those who died had an opportunity on Monday to engage directly with members…

1 hour ago · Staff Reporter

CRIME

Court of Appeal reserves ruling in Mohameds’ constitutional challenge

The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision in the constitutional challenge filed by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar…

4 hours ago · Staff Reporter

FINANCE

Guyana’s oil fund climbs to US$5.47B at end of September

Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund (NRF) climbed to approximately US$5.47 billion at the end of September 2026, after receiving almost G$160 billion in…

4 hours ago · Staff Reporter

TRAGEDY

MV Barima murder case Prosecution files response to defence bid to halt proceedings

Prosecution files response to defence bid to halt proceedings The prosecution has formally responded to a legal challenge seeking to suspend the…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

HEALTH

GPHC performs complex knee replacement on haemophilia patient in landmark surgery

A 48-year-old Guyanese man who suffered years of severe joint damage from haemophilia is walking again after doctors at the Georgetown Public…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

Agriculture

Preferential bank loans coming for medium, large-scale farmers

Farmers seeking to expand into medium- and large-scale production are expected to soon have access to agricultural loans at preferential interest rates,…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

HEALTH

Health Ministry warns of heatwaves, flash flooding and disease risks through December

The Ministry of Health is warning Guyanese to brace for unusually hot conditions, possible flash flooding and increased risks of several climate-sensitive…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

HEALTH

PAHO warns measles threat remains ‘very high’ as cases surge across Americas

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is warning countries across the Americas to tighten vaccination and disease surveillance measures as the risk…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

HEALTH

Humanitarian Mission urges Guyanese to break silence on mental health struggles

Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc. is urging Guyanese struggling with mental health challenges to speak out and seek support, warning that many persons…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter