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Govt nears deal to buy Berbice Bridge – Edghill

12 February 2026

The Berbice River Bridge [Photo Credit: Andrew Carmichael] Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has revealed that there ha...

Housing Ministry boosting capacity to ensure quality houses are built, tackle fraud

12 February 2026

Minister of Housing Collin Croal and Minister within the Ministry Vanessa Benn The Housing Ministry has been strengtheni...

Woman granted $500,000 bail, co-accused remains remanded in 345lbs ganja bust case

12 February 2026

Sarafina Cheddy and Shamay Bryan (in handcuffs) One of two women who were remanded following a 345lbs ganja bust in West...

SOCU’s sting operation uncovers illegal cambio operation before raid at Mohamed’s Ente...

12 February 2026

Despite US-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed’s claim that the cambio at Mohamed’s Enterprise is not operational,...

Over 24lbs of ganja found in boat at Cumberland Koker; 2 arrested

12 February 2026

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police in Regional Division #6 are investigating the discovery of a qua...

Gold Board raises cash limit to $6M; mobile purchases to begin

12 February 2026

The Guyana Gold Board has increased its cash payout limit to $6 million, up from $1.5 million, and is preparing to roll ...

Biometric systems to improve accountability, not punish teachers – Parag

12 February 2026

A teacher using the biometric system installed at St Stanislaus College The Ministry of Education is moving ahead with t...

Development Bank to be regulated by law – Rodrigues

12 February 2026

Minister Susan Rodrigues Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, has disclosed that the operations ...

Officials reviewing ‘movement networks’ in Georgetown

12 February 2026

The Mayor and City Council of Georgetown, in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Developmen...

Bus driver in custody for allegedly supplying alcohol to minors

11 February 2026

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:   Police in Regional Division # 2 are investigating an incident which ...