Guyana News

The monarch's visit to Guyana marked 60 years of diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom, while his earlier engagements in The Bahamas included a youth rally celebrating the country's younger generation.

King Charles III visited Guyana on a historic 2 days visit after 26 years on October 29,2026 till October 30,2026.

A 45-year-old man died in a house fire at Fyrish, Corentyne, on October 25, while a child escaped the burning building and his brother attempted to rescue him.

A 17-hour police operation in the Upper Berbice River uncovered more than 310,000 suspected cannabis plants, dried marijuana, processing sheds and makeshift camps.

The Embraer ERJ-145 returned safely to Cheddi Jagan International Airport after the crew reported an engine-related issue, with all 47 passengers disembarking without injuries.

A Trans Guyana Airways Cessna Caravan went off the runway while landing at Mabaruma after the pilot reportedly spotted a dog approaching the runway.

Police are investigating the fatal collision as they work to determine exactly how the crash occurred and the circumstances that led to Crawford’s death.

Guyana’s 17-year-old national U20 record holder Onesi Dunn finished ninth in his semi-final heat in 10.48 seconds, ending his World Athletics U20 Championships 100m campaign in Oregon.

Three senior crew members of the MV Barima have been charged with murder following the ferry disaster that claimed 73 lives and left dozens missing off Guyana’s coast.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips said technical teams are working to reposition the sunken MV Barima while search-and-recovery operations continue, with 69 of the 73 victims now identified by their families.

The captain and at least one crew member of the MV Barima tested positive for narcotics as investigators continue examining possible safety failures behind the ferry disaster.

The revised passenger count, based on surveillance footage, has pushed the confirmed death toll in the MV Barima tragedy to 53.

Kelly Williams, the youngest victim recovered from the MV Barima disaster, was identified after rescue teams located her body. Her parents remain among the 83 people still missing.

Authorities have widened the search area, deployed divers and air support, and launched multiple investigations after the MV Barima capsized off Guyana's coast, with concerns raised over passenger records and crew conduct.

British Airways cancelled a flight from Saint Lucia to Guyana after technical problems were identified during pre-departure checks, leaving passengers stranded for hours before alternative travel arrangements were announced.

The limited-time promotion offers one-way Lite fares, including taxes, for travel between Barbados and Guyana in September, giving passengers more affordable options for business and leisure travel.

Citizens of Barbados and Guyana can now travel between the two countries using ICAO-compliant national ID cards instead of passports under a new bilateral travel arrangement that took effect on July 1.

The agreements cover agriculture, finance, security, housing, technology and climate resilience, with both governments pledging closer cooperation to boost regional development and strengthen CARICOM ties.

The Guyana Police Force’s Office of Professional Responsibility has launched an investigation after a 16-year-old died in a motorcycle crash, while residents disputed the police account of the incident.

The memorandum allows airlines from both countries to operate passenger, cargo and mail services while paving the way for a formal air services agreement and stronger aviation cooperation.