Ten survivors of the MV Barima were rescued within minutes of Roraima Airways pilot Captain Learie Barclay pinpointing the location where the vessel had sunk and relaying the coordinates to authorities, the Presidential Commission of Inquiry heard on Thursday.

Following an emergency signal and three distress flares, Barclay and his crew identified the location at 2:09 am on July 19. On their return flight to Eugene F. Correia International Airport, Barclay received word that two survivors were rescued, f

Vice President and General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has paid tribute to former Opposition Leader and People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Leader Robert Corbin, describing him as a political figure who was willing to challenge longstanding divisions in pursuit of national unity.

Speaking at Corbin’s Night of Reflection on Wednesday evening at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Jagdeo recalled their efforts to build trust an

The Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy heard today how military and civilian resources were mobilised in the early hours following the vessel's sinking on July 18.

Five witnesses testified about the emergency response, including how an aircraft pinpointed the distress location, while the Coast Guard and Guyana Defence Force deployed personnel and equipment to search for survivors.

The testimonies provided new details of the extensive search-and-rescue operation

Local businesses are being encouraged to strengthen their operations and meet international standards to take advantage of growing investment opportunities in Guyana. 

At a business luncheon hosted by the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association, Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues stressed the importance of making small businesses investment-ready and export-ready, while U.S. Ambassador Nicole Theriot highlighte

Guyana lifted off its campaign at the 2026 International Powerlifting Federation World Masters Championships in Reno, Nevada, USA in fantastic style when 74-year-old debutant Frank Tucker (93kg Masters 4 Division) not just set a new South American Squat, Deadlift and Total records but ended with a perfect 9 for 9 attempts on day one.

Tucker, who would also be competing in the equipped segment of these championships, next week, powered to three (3) silver medals and

Nursing Wellness Education Prog. to Guyana

-by Shamiah Grant

Guyanese-born Dr. Amalia Misir is introducing her Nursing Wellness education program in Guyana, drawing on her experience teaching and leading workplace wellness initiatives in New York.

She is now returning to listen to local leaders; and explore partnerships that complement existing nursing education and help students prepare for the pressures of clinical practice.

The nursing wellness education program integrates clinical scena