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    17th Aug, 2026

SBB urges small businesses to prepare for Dev. Bank

As Guyana prepares for the rollout of its Development Bank, small businesses are being positioned to access new financing opportunities.

But the Small Business Bureau says getting the money is only part of the equation. Businesses must

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News
    17th Aug, 2026

Gov’t strengthens support for MV Barima survivors and families

The Government has intensified its support for survivors and families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, with international assistance from the United Nations and the Red Cross also being sought.

This update from Minister of Human Se

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Crime & Security
    17th Aug, 2026

CANU steps up fight against drug transshipment threat

Concerns are growing over efforts by international drug traffickers to use Guyana as a transshipment point for narcotics destined for other markets.

Director of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit, James Singh, says law enforcement agencies

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News
    17th Aug, 2026

Sigma engineers rejects Mohamed’s allegations, signals legal action

Sigma Engineers Ltd Inc. has rejected allegations made by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed concerning the company and its operations in Guyana and says it has engaged legal counsel with the intention of pursuing legal action.

In a statement issued today,

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News
    16th Aug, 2026

Linden Electricity Company Inc. addresses recent power outages

The Linden Electricity Company Inc. (LECI) today issued a public statement to explain the intermittent power outages currently affecting the community, reassuring residents that the company is impleme

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News
    15th Aug, 2026

India’s 80th Independence Day observed in Guyana with flag-raising ceremony

The High Commission of India and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre have commemorated India's 80th Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony in Georgetown. 

Members of the Indian community, students, officials and friends of India attended the event.

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Crime & Security
    15th Aug, 2026

CANU destroys more than $429 million

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has destroyed more than $429 million worth of illegal drugs during an exercise on Homestretch Avenue this morning.



The narcotics included 81 kilograms of cocaine, more than 1,100 kilograms of cannabis, and 314 grams of oth

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Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s “Embrace” online therapy platform expands mental health support

Human Development
  18th Aug, 2026

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s “Embrace” platform is a free, confidential, and professional national online mental health and therapy platform designed to address a wide range of counselling needs across Guyana.

The platform link will be available on the Ministry’s Facebook page and website on Friday, August 21, 2026. Embrace is designed to address long-term mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression, as w

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Aqtar Ali demands withdrawal of alleged defamatory statements by Azruddin Mohamed

News
  17th Aug, 2026

Mohamed Aqtar Ali has, through his attorney, demanded the withdrawal of statements allegedly made about him by Opposition Leader and businessman Azruddin Mohamed in a video posted online, warning that legal action could follow if the statements are not retracted.

In a letter dated today, Attorney-at-Law Kashir A. Khan said he was acting on behalf of Ali in relation to a video reportedly uploaded to the Team Mohamed Facebook account earlier in the day. The attorney alleges that several statements made in

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Six regional hospitals record more than 145,000 outpatient visits

News
  18th Aug, 2026

More than 145,000 outpatient visits have been recorded at Guyana’s six new regional hospitals since the facilities were commissioned.

The figures were provided by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a media engagement, where he outlined the performance of the hospitals at Diamond, Enmore, Lima, Number 75, Bath, and De Kinderen.

Collectively, the six facilities have recorded more than 18,500 inpatient admissions and approximately 3,700 surgeries. More than one million laboratory tests have also be

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Recognising the signs and managing panic attacks

Healthcare
  18th Aug, 2026

Panic attacks can cause intense physical and emotional symptoms, often triggered by trauma, anxiety or stressful situations.

International Healthcare Consultant Collin Haynes says the body can respond to overwhelming stress with symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, headaches, heavy breathing and, in some cases, fainting.

"It comes from a, a trigger that happens as a result of an issue. We just talk about trauma,  but trauma itself is one of those triggers that

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Education minister hails improved CSEC And CAPE results

Education
  18th Aug, 2026

Today was a big day in the education sector with outstanding performances by Guyanese students at the CXC, CSEC and CAPE. Education Minister Sonia Parag has welcomed improvements in Guyana’s 2026 CSEC and CAPE pass rates, describing the results as a major achievement for students across the country.

For instance, Guyana’s CSEC Mathematics pass rate increased from 32 per cent in 2025 to 34.5 per cent in 2026, with several schools recording major improvements.

“I am extremely please

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Largest Oil FPSO to enter Guyana’s waters this week -President Ali

Business and Economy
  18th Aug, 2026

The largest oil Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel is set to enter Guyana’s waters this week after sailing from Singapore.

This development was announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali today.

"This vessel was built by modec for the cost of US US$12.7 billion it is the largest vessel in Guyana’s fleet designed to add roughly 250,000 barells of oil per day and push national output above 1 million barell per day for the first time," he said.

President Ali note

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