Maritime authorities were notified within five minutes of the first satellite distress alert linked to the MV Barima, the Commission of Inquiry into the tragedy heard on Wednesday.

But while the vessel’s emergency beacon transmitted its unique identification code, witnesses say the associated registration information did not identify the beacon as connected specifically to the MV Barima.

The distinction is between the beacon’s HEX code, the identifier carried in the distress alert, and the separat

Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Hon. Keoma D. Griffith, M.P., accompanied by a team of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Officers and other officials, conducted impromptu inspections at gold mining operations in the Potaro-Siparuni Region on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

The exercise formed part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to promote safer working environments, strengthen awareness of occupational safety

The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party faced tough questions at a press conference on Wednesday over Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s presence near the home of a key witness in his ongoing extradition proceedings around midnight.

While party representatives defended Mohamed and criticised the Government’s handling of the incident, they offered no explanation for his presence at the location, insisting that only the Opposition Leader could pro

The Guyana School of Agriculture has recorded a major milestone with the graduation of 102 students from the Class of 2026 - its largest graduating cohort in five years.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha reiterated the government’s commitment to modernising the agricultural sector while equipping young professionals with the skills needed to strengthen food security nationally and across the region.

“Today were not simply c

Veteran Guyanese strongman, Frank Tucker will debut at the International Powerlifting Federation World Masters Championships on Thursday which is taking place in Reno, Nevada, USA from October 15-24.



The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF), just off a successful sojourn at the South American Powerlifting Championships in Santiago Chile, where its 17-members team captured 21 medals (6 gold, 10 silver, 5 bronze) will once again be going after medals, this time, represented by a five-member team.



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International tourism leaders to gather in Guyana from March 7–10, 2027, highlighting the country's growing leadership in sustainable tourism and its emergence as a premier nature and adventure destination.

The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, is pleased to announce that Guyana has been selected to host the 2027 Sustainability is Responsibility (SIR) Summit of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), scheduled for March