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February 11, 2026
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Guyana among countries seeing resurgence of chikungunya – PAHO

Guyana is among several countries in the Americas recording increasing chikungunya cases, prompting the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to issue an epidemiological alert and urge governments to strengthen surveillance and preparedness. In its alert issued from Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, PAHO said the region has been experiencing a sustained rise in chikungunya cases since...

February 2, 2026
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Guyana launches biometric attendance system in schools to track teacher presence

Teachers at some schools in Guyana will soon be required to clock their attendance using a biometric system, with Education...

February 1, 2026
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President begins Belize State Visit

President Irfaan Ali has begun a three-day State Visit to Belize, during which he will address the opening session of...

December 8, 2025
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Work hours extended to keep flagship gas-to-energy project on track for 2026

Overtime work is being put in daily on the gas-to-energy project as the government and the main contractor move to...

December 8, 2025
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Construction preparations underway for Moruca Regional Hospital 

Excavation works have commenced at the site of the Moruca Regional Hospital in Region One, marking another major expansion of...

December 8, 2025
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Cummings, as AmCham’s first female President, pledges stronger US–Guyana business links, deeper SME engagement

The American Chamber of Commerce of Guyana (AmCham Guyana) has elected Mrs. Iman Khan-Cummings as its first female President, marking...

December 8, 2025
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Tragic loss for Courtland community as young man dies in motorcycle accident

A young man from Courtland, Berbice, lost his life in a motorcycle accident close to his home on Sunday. The...

December 8, 2025
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Intruder ransacks Ministry of Home Affairs office

Police have launched an investigation following an early-morning break-in at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Brickdam. The News Room...

December 8, 2025
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Second-place finish for Guyana at 2025 Inter-Guiana Games

The 2025 Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) concluded on Sunday evening with Suriname securing the overall championship title, edging out the host...

December 7, 2025
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New Amerindian Hostel already designed, budgeted for 2026; Minister rejects Mohamed’s ‘political mischief’

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Sarah Browne, on Sunday dismissed allegations levelled by U.S-indicted businessman and WIN political leader Azruddin Mohamed...

December 7, 2025
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Seecharran, Gajnabi entrusted with leadership of Guyana U-13 team against Barbados

Talented wicketkeeper/batter Lomar Seecharran has been named captain of the Guyana Under-13 team to face Barbados in a five-match 40-over...

December 7, 2025
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Lando Norris wins F1 title for first time

McLaren’s Lando Norris won his first Formula 1 drivers’ championship by finishing third in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix....

December 7, 2025
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Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana confirms wedding ‘called off’

India batter Smriti Mandhana has confirmed that her wedding has been “called off”. She and music composer Palash Muchhal were scheduled to marry...

December 7, 2025
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Cuban national stabbed to death at La Penitence; CCTV reviewed, knife recovered

Police are investigating the murder of a 48-year-old Cuban national who was found dead with multiple suspected stab wounds on...

December 7, 2025
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Police seize firearm, ammo and ganja during patrol in Region Seven

Police in Region Seven have seized a suspected firearm, ammunition and cannabis following an intelligence-led riverine patrol in the Essequibo...

December 7, 2025
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East Coast Demerara Road expansion reaches 84 per cent completion

Construction on the US$192 million East Coast Demerara Road Widening and Improvement Project is progressing steadily, with overall works now...

December 7, 2025
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Gov’t commissions 3MW solar farm at Prospect, advancing Guyana’s renewable energy transition

The government has commissioned a new 3-megawatt peak (MWp) solar farm at Prospect Berbice in Region Six. The farm adds...

December 7, 2025
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Santa Rosa edge Waramuri to MVP Sports Girls’ Under-11 Pee Wee Football title

Santa Rosa Primary were crowned the MVP Sports Girls’ Under-11 Pee Wee Football champions, winning a sensational all-Region One final...

December 7, 2025
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England 2-0 down in Ashes after Gabba hammering

England’s Ashes hopes are all but over in fewer than six days of cricket after an eight-wicket defeat by Australia...

December 7, 2025
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Senior Women’s Inter-County T20: Wins for Essequibo and Berbice in opening round

Essequibo and Berbice pulled off contrasting wins on Saturday when the T20 segment of the Guyana Cricket Board/Ministry of Culture,...

December 6, 2025
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Verstappen beats Norris and Piastri to pole at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen beat his McLaren title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position with an imposing...

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