Guyana

AGRICULTURE Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, has engaged cane farmers in Region Three on the future of sugarcane cultivation as major infrastructural development projects continue to advance across the region. The meeting provided farmers with an opportunity to raise concerns affecting their operations and contribute to discussions on measures that could […]

A 29-year-old Police Constable has been placed under close arrest as police investigate an alleged firearm-related incident at Policeman Corner, Westminster, West Bank Demerara, on Monday night. The incident reportedly occurred at about 20:30h and involved the Police Constable, who is from Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, and a 25-year-old Quality […]

GUYANA’S decision to deepen its security co-operation with the United States should be welcomed as a prudent and forward-looking step to safeguard the country’s sovereignty, protect its people and strengthen regional stability. The renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries is not just another diplomatic agreement. This is a […]

A seven-member Guyanese junior badminton team will travel to Kingston, Jamaica, to compete at the CAREBACO Junior Individual Championships, scheduled as part of the 2026 CAREBACO/Smash Jamaica badminton programme. The championships will run from August 12–18, with the CAREBACO Junior and Senior Individual competitions officially scheduled for August […]

THE Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has officially released the Fixtures and Regulations (Version 1.1) for the 2026/27 Elite League Season 8, setting the stage for another exciting chapter of Guyana’s premier domestic men’s football competition. Following the unprecedented success of Season 7, the GFF Elite League is set to return bigger, better and […]

MALAWI’S Chawinga sisters were once again the stars of the show, sharing three goals as the Scorchers continued their fairy tale run at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) by booking their place in the final with a 3-1 victory over Algeria in Rabat. Belying their status as the lowest-ranked side playing in

THE Essequibo Pomeroon Football Association (EPFA) successfully concluded its Boys U13 and U15 Regional Championships under the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Youth Ensemble Programme, with Dartmouth Dominators FC emerging as champions in both age categories. The conclusion of the competition was marked by smiles, excitement and a strong sense of […]

NEW Test captain Joe Root has abolished the midnight curfew imposed on the England teams – only seven months after it was introduced. The removal is the latest update to rules surrounding the behaviour of their players – regulations that have come under scrutiny across this year. The curfew was introduced in January after a

ENVIRONMENTAL Technical Solutions Inc. (ETS) has officially renewed its corporate commitment for the fourth consecutive season of the Lotto/Let’sBet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, adding further momentum to a tournament that has already delivered high-octane sporting action across the country. Following an explosive opening leg in Berbice, the tournament […]

THE final playoffs in the Beharry Group National U-19 schools T20 cricket tournament, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, is set for today with four matches at venues in Georgetown, West Bank Berbice and Pomona on the Essequibo Coast. These matches will decide the national Semi-finals on Sunday. At the QC Ground, the

…says proactive approach needed tackling squatting, drain blockages Housing Minister Collin Croal, has issued a strong directive for heightened enforcement and immediate action against violations occurring in communities, including new squatting, unauthorised developments, the obstruction of drains and the improper placement of materials and other items […]

More than five years after she was discharged in connection with the murder of her husband, fuel dealer Ramzan Alli, 56-year-old Mailaini Alli is once again before the court. Police are relying on new evidence obtained from a prisoner who has entered into a plea agreement. Mailaini appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohammed at the Vigilance The post Wife […]

Former Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), Dr Veerasammy Ramayya, was on Tuesday granted $200,000 station bail as police continue their investigation into the fatal accident at Nigg Public Road, Corentyne, which claimed the life of 42-year-old Ishwarnauth Bisram. The case file, according to reports, has been sent for […]

Weeks after the Gaming Authority Bill was tabled in Parliament to strengthen oversight of Guyana’s rapidly expanding gambling industry, several gaming businesses have approached the Government with a proposal to close their physical betting shops, and transition to online operations. A Government official told this publication that the bill is expected to […]

…says Guyana working to ensure resolution With the MV Canawaima threatened with a sailing ban over safety concerns, the Guyana Government noted that it is working with its Surinamese counterparts to ensure a resolution to the issues. Surinamese media reported that the Maritime Authority Suriname (MAS) has given the Canawaima Management Company N.V. a […]