Guyana Times

…PM lauds efforts to maintain Hindu traditions As the sacred and luminous occasion of Diwali is observed today, President Dr Irfaan Ali said that this Hindu Festival of Light is interconnected with the gifts of nature that sustain life. “Diwali’s reverence for light invites reflection on the gifts of nature that sustain all life. The Festival of Light quietly teaches that our he...

– continues to accelerate innovation, enhance customer accessibility In a year marked by sustained revenue growth and continued digital transformation, Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) has reported After Tax Profits of a whopping $9.82 billion, further cementing its position as one of Guyana’s leading financial institutions. For the financial year ended September 30, 2026, the Group ...

– Fire service saves neighbouring KFC, Pizza Hut outlets With KFC and Pizza Hut on either side, a scorching fire of unknown origin ripped through a building at the Georgetown Bus Park Saturday night, near Stabroek Market, damaging the property and prompting an extensive firefighting operation.
Up to press time, no injuries or fatalities had been reported.
This public...

…issues 45 cautionary warnings in 1 month The Media Monitoring Unit (MMU), in its monitoring of online content between September 26 and October 23, 2026, recorded 45 cautionary warnings relating to ethnic hate speech, an increase from 33 in the preceding reporting period.
The warnings addressed a range of concerns, including 12 instances of standalone racial slurs, 10 invo...

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) recorded a significant increase in fire incidents between August and October 2026, with three fatalities, several injuries and numerous persons left homeless as fires destroyed or damaged homes, businesses and other properties across the country. 29-year-old Donette Albert and her three-year-old son, Keron Latchman died in a house fire at David Jame...