Guyana begins exporting corn and soya to Barbados
Guyana has started exporting corn and soya to Barbados, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has announced. Speaking at the Guyana School of Agriculture’s graduation…
Agricola’s Shamar Murray chases R&B success with new song
Twenty-five-year-old Shamar Murray of Agricola, East Bank Demerara, is seeking to carve out a space for R&B music in Guyana, with his latest single, You’re The One (Y.T.O.), which has been attracting…
Coast Guard reported 26 persons saved hours after MV Barima tragedy
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Coast Guard reported that 26 persons had been saved hours after the MV Barima tragedy, an Aeronautical Information Service…
CWI batting camp provides ‘double boost’ for Guyanese batters and coaches
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has hailed the impact of the recently concluded Cricket West Indies (CWI) territorial batting camp, which wrapped up at…
Mae’s Spartan confirmed as sixth DCB T10 franchise
Mae’s School is charting new territory in Guyanese cricket history by becoming the first educational institution to enter a senior county cricket tournament, according…
Veteran strongman Frank Tucker prepares for historic IPF World Masters
Veteran strongman Frank Tucker will lead Guyana’s five-member team into battle as the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Masters Championships get underway in Reno,…
Recent News
View AllExxonMobil U-18 Football: Schools across eight regions gear up for crucial third-round clashes
The inaugural ExxonMobil Guyana Under-18 Schools Football Tournament is set for a blockbuster third round this weekend, featuring an extensive 36-match programme across several…
Guyana handed FIBA AmeriCup lifeline after Antigua and Barbuda’s withdrawal
Guyana’s senior men’s national basketball team has been officially named as a replacement team for the second round of the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers…
Princeton Graduate Eager To Help Local Businesses Thrive Pitches Use of AI and Digital Tech “Manoa Group” – HGPTV – Guyana’s Nightly News and Entertainment Channel
By Antonio Dey | HGP Nightly News | GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — Guyanese-born Ivy League scholar and former Wall Street investment banker Arav Jagroop has…
GDF Coast Guard’s intervention resulted in 26 rescued after Barima distress alert triggered emergency response – COI hears
October 14, 2026 A satellite distress alert linked to the MV Barima set off a chain of emergency communications and a Coast Guard rescue…
Care economy initiative to create jobs, ease pressure on families
October 14, 2026 Working families, senior citizens and aspiring entrepreneurs stand to benefit from the government’s $1.2 billion National Co-Invest Care Economy Initiative, which…
Guyana maintains low debt levels amid rapid economic growth – IMF
October 14, 2026 Guyana’s economy continues to expand rapidly, supported by strong oil and non-oil activity, prudent economic policies and sustained public investment, according…
WIN Alleges Detainees Denied Medical Care, Calls Protest at Kitty Police Station
By Mark DaCosta- Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and two members of his staff remained in police custody on Wednesday, October 14, as his We…
MV Barima beacon was not registered; aviation director learnt of distress alerts hours after first signal
The emergency beacon aboard the MV Barima was not registered, the Commission of Inquiry into the ferry disaster heard on Wednesday, meaning its identification…
Free dialysis services now available at six regional hospitals
The Ministry of Health has announced that free public dialysis services are now available at the six regional hospitals across Guyana. The initiative is…
Small business registrations surpass 6,500 in five years
With 6,511 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered with the Small Business Bureau over the past five years, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce…
MV Barima inquiry seeks truth, lawyers not there to prosecute or defend: Attorney Teni Housty
The Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy will examine whether failures by individuals, institutions or systems contributed to the disaster, with its…
No one will be shielded from scrutiny in MV Barima inquiry – Attorney Gossai
No person or institution will be shielded from scrutiny during the Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy, but none will be condemned…
Crime & Courts
View AllWIN Alleges Detainees Denied Medical Care, Calls Protest at Kitty Police Station
By Mark DaCosta- Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and two members of his staff remained in police custody on Wednesday, October 14, as his We…
DHURJON: CLAIM MOHAMED OPENED FIRE OUTSIDE NARINE’S HOME “ABSURD” – HGPTV – Guyana’s Nightly News and Entertainment Channel
HGP NIGHTLY NEWS – The claim that Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed would deliberately open fire outside the heavily guarded residence of Special Branch Head…
Court Weighs Forde, Nandlall Arguments in Extradition Appeal
Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde and Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall, Attorney General, have advanced competing arguments over whether the country’s extradition arrangements adequately protect the…
Former Acting Chancellor Singh to Represent Edghill at MV Barima Inquiry
Former Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary Carl Singh will represent Public Works Minister Juan Edghill at the Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima…
APNU Backs NIS Pensioners’ Fight for Arrears
By Mark DaCosta- A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has backed a High Court challenge accusing the National Insurance Board (NIB) of underpaying minimum-rate…
Burke Questions Police Account of Incident Involving Opposition Leader
Guyanese-American activist Rickford Burke, President of the Caribbean Guyanese Institute for Democracy (CGID), has questioned the credibility of the Guyana Police Force’s account of…
Politics
View AllDeeds and Commercial Registries Authority – Vacancy – Office Assistant
October 13, 2026 Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Print (Opens in new window) Print Email a link to a friend (Opens…
Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation (MARAD) – Notice to Mariners – No. 174 (2026) Offshore Guyana
October 13, 2026 Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Print (Opens in new window) Print Email a link to a friend (Opens…
Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation (MARAD) – Notice to Mariners – No. 173 (2026) Offshore Guyana
October 13, 2026 Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Print (Opens in new window) Print Email a link to a friend (Opens…
Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation (MARAD) – Notice to Mariners – No. 172 (2026) Offshore Guyana
October 13, 2026 Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Print (Opens in new window) Print Email a link to a friend (Opens…
Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority – Vacancy – Assistant Registrar of Deeds (Berbice)
October 13, 2026 Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Print (Opens in new window) Print Email a link to a friend (Opens…
Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. – Formal Invitation to Bid – Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Sluice Winch
October 12, 2026 Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Print (Opens in new window) Print Email a link to a friend (Opens…
Sports
View AllPress Release: Guyana selected to host prestigious USTOA Sustainability Summit in 2027
October 14, 2026 – International tourism leaders to gather in Guyana from March 7–10, 2027, highlighting the country’s growing leadership in sustainable tourism and…
Wickham earns maiden Test call-up as West Indies name squad to finish World Test Championship cycle in Bangladesh
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Kevin Wickham has earned his maiden Test call-up to the West Indies 15-member squad for the two-Test series in Bangladesh,…
Hope ton, Paul 5-for help WI level T20 series in India
Shai Hope led from the front with an unbeaten 102 to guide the West Indies to a series-levelling 24-run win over India in the…
Alzarri Joseph, Shai Hope to miss Bangladesh Tests
West Indies will be without Alzarri Joseph and Shai Hope for their two-Test tour of Bangladesh, with fast bowler Joseph withdrawn with an eye…
CoI hears testimonies of overcrowding, negligence, and delayed rescue in MV Barima tragedy
(Kaieteur News) – The Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the fatal capsizing and sinking of the vessel MV Barima opened in Port Kaituma with harrowing…
Petra fine-tunes preparations for Republic Bank U18 football league
…Eight schools receive final briefing and equipment ahead of Sunday’s kickoff By Kester Williams (Kaieteur News) – With the countdown to kickoff gathering momentum, the…
Business & Economy
View AllAttorney General, Mohameds’ lawyers differ on weight of US’ assurance against re-extradition
Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 17:07 by Written By Denis Chabrol Nazar “Shell” Mohamed (blue shirt) and his son, Azruddin Mohamed (right)…
Guyana building legal framework for deepwater port, modern harbour, gas sector
…sweeping amendments coming for community concerns – AG As the Guyana Government actively pursues the development of a deepwater harbour and modern port facilities,…
After US$2.4B in gold asset deals, G3 Goldfields eyes more Guyana claims
…sold Aurora Gold Mine in 2020, Oko project in 2026 (Kaieteur News) – The management team involved in the discoveries of two major Guyana gold…
Masked armed bandits rob Corentyne businessman
Last Updated on Sunday, 11 October 2026, 10:56 by Written By Denis Chabrol A Corentyne businessman was allegedly robbed of cash by three masked…
Close to US$1B flowed into oil account in September
(Kaieteur News) – Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund (NRF) or its oil account in September received close to one billion US-dollars, resembling earnings from the previous…
Venezuela’s Machado calls for elections by July, FT reports
(Reuters) – Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called for elections next year and said there was “more than enough time” to prepare for…
Health
View AllCare economy initiative to create jobs, ease pressure on families
October 14, 2026 Working families, senior citizens and aspiring entrepreneurs stand to benefit from the government’s $1.2 billion National Co-Invest Care Economy Initiative, which…
Free dialysis services now available at six regional hospitals
Public dialysis services are now available at six hospitals across Guyana, including Diamond Regional Hospital, Lima Regional Hospital, Bath Regional Hospital, Number 75 Regional…
WBD home goes up in flames after gas cylinder explodes
An exploded gas cylinder has led to the complete destruction of a house at Goed Intent, West Bank Demerara, on Wednesday. In addition, one…
House destroyed, occupant burnt after reported gas cylinder explosion at Goed Intent
A house at Lot 17 Goed Intent, West Bank Demerara, was destroyed by fire and an occupant sustained burns following a reported gas cylinder…
Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of lung
(AL-JAZEERA) Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with cancer after an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, according to a…
Sugar workers protest over credit union savings
…accused GuySuCo of withholding funds (Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Cooperative Credit Union Society Ltd, together with members from four sugar…
Education
View AllPrinceton Graduate Eager To Help Local Businesses Thrive Pitches Use of AI and Digital Tech “Manoa Group” – HGPTV – Guyana’s Nightly News and Entertainment Channel
By Antonio Dey | HGP Nightly News | GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — Guyanese-born Ivy League scholar and former Wall Street investment banker Arav Jagroop has…
Stitched For Success – TIF Fashion And Garment Design Zone Making An Impact – HGPTV – Guyana’s Nightly News and Entertainment Channel
How Victoria Entrepreneur Tifane Ashby Built a Thriving Garment Empire from a Borrowed Sewing Machine By Shenecka Paul | HGP Nightly News | VICTORIA,…
ERC Advances Constitutional Dialogue and Seeks Feedback on Draft Ethnic Glossary
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) convened its Constituency Consultation on Constitutional Reform on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC),…
WORD OF THE DAY: DEPORTMENT
WORD OF THE DAY: DEPORTMENT noun | dih-PORT-munt What it Means Deportment refers to the way in which one conducts oneself especially in a…
Education Ministry launches upgraded EDPAL+ app, media training programme
The Ministry of Education on Monday launched an upgraded version of its EDPAL+ application, offering free educational audio content with offline downloads and improved…
New bridge delivered at Yakusari
A new bridge has been delivered on Yakusari Primary School Street, Black Bush Polder, according to a post on Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s Facebook…
