Guyana

A 44-year-old Bartica resident has been fined $210,000 after pleading guilty to drink driving and breaching a condition of prescribed fitness. Clifford Speede of Five Miles Housing Scheme, Bartica, appeared before Magistrate Caressa Henry at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Friday, July 31, 2026. Speede pleaded guilty to Driving a Motor Vehicle While […]

THE International Monetary Fund’s latest assessment of Guyana’s economy contains a statistic that deserves attention beyond the headline. An unemployment rate of 6.2 per cent is encouraging, but it tells only part of the story. The more important question is: What is driving those improvements, and can they be sustained? The answer lies in the

By Andrew Carmichael Nearly two weeks after the MV Barima tragedy, relatives of three Berbicians who remain unaccounted for are holding on to hope, pleading for the vessel to be salvaged and searched so that they and other families can finally get answers. Raymond Sumra of Islington, Greater New Amsterdam; Rawle Frank of Number 42 The post “Whether dead […]

The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) says that by the end of this year, approximately 56 solar mini-grids will be established in hinterland communities across Guyana as part of efforts to expand access to renewable energy. This was revealed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the GEA, Dr Mahender Sharma, during the latest edition of The post 56 solar […]

The Regional Accelerator for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Students Readiness (RASSR) Programme began with a simple thought that prompted a series of questions. For years, the University of Guyana’s (UG) Vice Chancellor (VC) Professor Paloma Mohamed-Martin wondered what became of the exceptionally gifted students she encountered […]

The Government will commence a series of public consultations on the development of model villages, engaging residents in several communities in Regions Two, Three, Four, Five, and Six beginning on Monday, August 3, 2026. The consultations are intended to provide residents with an opportunity to share their views, learn more about the Model Villages […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Saturday conducted a community outreach in Rupunau Village, South Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), aimed at making essential services more accessible to communities across the hinterland. As part of the outreach, a learner driver’s theoretical examination was administered to new applicants and […]

A joint drug eradication exercise at Friendship Sandhill Village and Wiruni Savannah, Upper Berbice River, on Thursday has resulted in the destruction of over $2 million worth of ganja. Police stated that during the exercise at Friendship Sandhill Village, one field measuring approximately two acres, containing 10,000 cannabis plants, was discovered. The […]

– clarifies firefighters receive constant training during station downtime The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) reiterated that one of the major challenges faced by firefighters is traffic congestion, which can hamper them getting to the fire scene in a timely manner. This was echoed by senior fire officer Rovin Thomas on Friday during a simulation exercise The […]

Forty-four-year-old Clifford Speede from Five Miles Housing Scheme, Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) was, on Friday, fined $210,000 for driving under the influence of alcohol and breach of a condition of prescribed fitness. Speede appeared before Magistrate Caressa Henry at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court, where both charges were read to him. As […]

A car belonging to Massy Motors collided with a utility pole on the Palmyra Public Road in East Canje on Friday night, leaving two men in critical condition at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital. According to Police sources, the accident occurred at about 23:30h and involved motor vehicle PYY 5455, driven by a 40-year-old resident The post Berbice duo […]

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, (CMC) – The Saint Lucia Kings have named Barbadian all-rounder Roston Chase as their captain for the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season, the franchise confirmed on Thursday. The 34-year-old West Indies Test captain, who has been a cornerstone of the Kings’ squad for several seasons, takes over the reins

  PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC) -The West Indies will stride onto the hallowed turf of the Queen’s Park Oval today with history in their sights and a fortress at their backs. As the second Test against Pakistan gets underway, the Caribbean side is not just playing for a series victory; they are playing to

GLASGOW, Scotland, (CMC) – Samantha Hall carved her name into the record books on Thursday, delivering a throw of 61.66m to claim gold in the women’s discus at the 23rd Commonwealth Games. The victory at Scotstoun Stadium marks the first medal of any colour for a Jamaican woman in the event in Games history, a

GLASGOW, Scotland, (CMC) — Adaejah Hodge of the Virgin Islands etched her name into Commonwealth Games history on Friday, capturing her first-ever gold medal in the Women’s 200m Final with a commanding performance at Scotstoun Stadium. The 20-year-old sprint sensation, running out of Lane 6, delivered a masterclass in composure, clocking 22.07 seconds […]