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Massive Blaze Destroys Alberttown Building Housing Dozens of Multinational Residents

A massive fire tore through a multi-occupied building on Fifth Street, Alberttown on Tuesday night, leaving dozens of residents among them Guyanese, Cuban, Trinidadian, and Venezuelan nationals homeless after the structure was completely destroyed. Acting Fire Chief Gregory Wickham confirmed Wednesday morning that while the building was a total loss, firefighters successfully prevented the blaze […]

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GRPA Becomes First Healthcare Provider in Guyana to Offer Contraceptive Patch

The Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) has launched the contraceptive patch in Guyana, becoming the first healthcare provider in the country to make the birth control method available to local women. The patch is now available at GRPA’s clinic on Quamina Street, Georgetown. The contraceptive patch is a small, discreet transdermal patch worn directly on […]

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Digital Identity Card Act Now in Force as Guyana Launches National ID Rollout

Guyana’s Digital Identity Card Act of 2023 is now fully operational, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips announcing that a Commencement Order has been issued bringing the legislation into effect as of March 31, 2026. The Prime Minister described the development as “a major step forward” in modernising government services and improving how citizens […]

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Guyana to Roll Out Facial Recognition System at CJIA for Guyanese Travellers

The government is moving forward with plans to introduce an automated passenger identification system at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), using facial recognition and biometric technology to streamline the arrival process for Guyanese citizens. Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, announced the initiative on Monday at the opening of the Women in […]

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Five Brazilian Nationals Fined and Deported for Illegal Mining Ministry Vows Crackdown Will Continue

The Ministry of Natural Resources has commended the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and partner regulatory agencies following the arrest, prosecution, and deportation of several Brazilian nationals caught engaging in illegal mining activities in Guyana. Four Brazilian nationals Antonio Isal Das Soura, 49; Michael De Souza Martin, 26; Clinton Martins Fernandes, 19; and Matheus Sere Martins, […]

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Berbice man fined and licence suspended after drink-related offences

Vishal Lutch, a 25-year-old Guyanese man of Indian descent residing at Lot 52 Sideline Dam, Guava Bush, Corentyne, was arrested on March 29, 2026 by Lance Corporal 25562 Williamson. Lutch was subsequently charged on March 30, 2026 by the same rank of the Beterverwagting Police Station with the following offences, committed on Sunday, March 29, […]

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US Ambassador Theriot: US will back Guyana in ICJ Venezuela case, ready to help at sea and air

The United States says it is closely monitoring Guyana’s case against Venezuela that remains before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and that it remains prepared to stand with Guyana against Venezuela’s “aggression.” Speaking on the “SOURCES” programme on Sunday, US Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot said discussions with Venezuela on its claims to Guyana’s […]

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