Guyana

ONE of the phenomenal aspects of election victories throughout history occurred this week in the US mid-term polls. To use the term “big money” would be an understatement. Unlimited money was defeated in the elections. And the trend started with the election of Mayor Zohran Mamdani in New York Jewish organisations and trillion-dollar companies threw

A 30-year-old barber who was facing a murder charge over the 2016 death of his neighbour was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment, deemed already served, by Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh on Thursday. Anthony Jhaggroo, called “Sunny” and “Icky”, had spent six years and six months on remand before pleading guilty to manslaughter in the

–FIFA President says, hails Guyana’s transformation over past decade FIFA President Gianni Infantino has emphasised that the Guyana he has returned to is barely recognisable from the one he last saw nearly a decade ago, praising President Irfaan Ali’s leadership as he announced fresh investment in the country’s football. “I came here last time, 10

–takes aim at divisive forces during Diwali message MINISTER within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, has urged staff and the wider public to guard national unity against forces that seek to divide the country along racial and ethnic lines. Staff, managers and heads of department, on Thursday, gathered for the observance, which

THE Government of Guyana has officially commissioned Region One’s first Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school at Mabaruma with the aim of expanding access to specialised educational services.   This expanded access will ensure that learners with special needs across the region are provided with greater opportunities to learn, develop and […]

Dear Editor,   PERMIT me to extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, President Irfaan Ali, on being appointed Commonwealth Champion of Biodiversity at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. This is an extraordinary achievement for our President, our country, and, importantly, the generation of young Guyanese who […]

THE Ministry of Public Works deserves credit for finally looking at what lies beside our roads rather than only at the asphalt. Georgetown’s shoulders have long been muddy, uneven and pocked with depressions that hold water after every downpour. Anyone who has stepped from a minibus into a puddle knows that this is no small

BRENDAN Taylor struck a fine century to put Zimbabwe in a commanding position on the opening day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Sharjah. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the visitors finished the day on 326 for 5, with captain Brian Bennett unbeaten on 71 and Wessly Madhevere on 29. On

DEFENDING champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB) will kick-start the 2027 edition of the Women’s Premier League against fellow two-time champions Mumbai Indians on January 14. As reported by Cricbuzz earlier, BCCI has zeroed in on Vadodara and Mumbai as the two venues for the entirety of the tournament. UP Warriorz, the team that made the biggest

FORMER Northants Steelbacks batter, Chris Lynn, returned a positive drugs test after playing in this season’s T20 Blast Finals Day, the Cricket Regulator has announced. Cocaine’s metabolite benzoylecgonine was found in Lynn’s urine sample and he was given a one-month suspension, which has now been served. The 36-year-old top-scored with 39 runs in […]

As Commonwealth nations gathered in Antigua and Barbuda for the 28th Heads of Government Meeting, Guyana has underscored that access to quality eye care should be a fundamental development priority as it is linked to education, productivity, equality, and economic growth. “Guyana is honoured to co-host this Summit because we believe that the ability to […]

…says increased training budget not evidence of waste The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has defended its reported expenditure of approximately $13.8 million on staff training and development, arguing that the investment is necessary to strengthen its capacity to regulate Guyana’s expanding economy, particularly the oil and gas sector. In a […]

For students living in remote communities, pursuing a university education can involve challenges that extend beyond lectures, assignments and examinations. Unreliable internet connections, transportation costs, and the difficulty of accessing accommodation can make the journey particularly demanding. For several graduates in the University of Guyana […]

For some families, a university graduation is an experience they have never witnessed. There are no graduation photographs on the walls or older siblings who can explain what to expect. For others, higher education has remained an ambition that financial difficulties and personal circumstances made difficult to achieve. For several members of the University […]

…as GCCI calls for fair enforcement to protect compliant businesses The Labour and Manpower Planning Ministry has warned businesses in the wholesale and retail sectors that it will strengthen enforcement of labour laws, as concerns persist over non-compliance and high employee turnover. Labour Minister Keoma Griffith issued the warning on Tuesday during a […]