Guyana

After years of grappling with poor water quality and constant shortages, residents in sections of Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), will now have access to a high-quality and reliable water supply. On Saturday, the $468 million Five Miles Water Treatment Plant was commissioned in Bartica to serve potable water to some 6000 residents between Four […]

…as top harvester earns $35,000 daily Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) Paul Cheong issued a stark warning on productivity while honouring the corporation’s top cane harvesters, revealing that 67 per cent of workers failed to meet the five-tonne daily target in 2025 – even as the most productive cutter earned more than The […]

Officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) seized over 10.5 kilograms (kg) of cocaine during an operation at Mora Village, Parika, East Bank Essequibo on Friday. According to CANU, ranks acting on information received conducted an operation in the vicinity of Mora Village, where they intercepted three males. One of the men was carrying a The post […]

Police in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) and the Essequibo Road Safety Council (ERSC) have stepped up their collaboration to strengthen collaboration on road safety initiatives across the region. On Friday, Regional Divisional Commander No. 2, Senior Superintendent Khemraj Shivbaran, and Regional Traffic Officer Inspector V. Mahadeo met with the ERSC […]

Two men of Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), were fined a total of $380,000 after appearing before the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on traffic-related offences. Dwayne Stoby, 38, a construction worker of Riverstown, Essequibo Coast, was charged with multiple breaches of the motor vehicle and road traffic laws. The offences stemmed from an […]

President Dr Irfaan Ali has revealed that digital wallet services will soon be available in Guyana as two local banks are preparing to launch modern electronic payment systems following approval from the Bank of Guyana. He made the comment as he delivered the feature address at the opening ceremony of the Guyana Energy Conference and The post Pres Ali […]

A 19-year-old technician of Adventure, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has been charged with making loud and continuous noises contrary to Section 174 (1) (a) of the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act, Chapter 8:02. The charge against Tushar Arjune stems from an incident involving a 52-year-old truck driver of Adventure, Essequibo Coast. The […]

Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, toured the Demerara Dairies Incorporated (DDI) facility, which is Guyana’s first modern, large-scale dairy farm currently under construction at Moblissa along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. During the visit on Friday, the PM received a comprehensive overview of ongoing developments at the US$20 […]

A new organisation aimed at empowering young Guyanese entrepreneurs was officially launched on Thursday at the Guyana Energy Conference Youth Forum. The Guyana Youth Entrepreneurship Chamber (GYEC) was founded by Dr Rosh Khan, President of ACE Consulting Group, and a founding cohort of 12 members to give young entrepreneurs, primarily between the ages of 18 […]

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has expanded access to specialised eye care following a week-long surgical partnership aimed at strengthening the management of complex retinal conditions in Guyana. The initiative, held from February 9 to 13, brought together local and international retina specialists to perform advanced procedures and […]

THE Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Rights of the Child Commission (RCC) to implement mandatory child safeguarding protocols across all levels of the sport in the South American nation. The agreement, supported by the Restorative Justice Centre (RJC), shifts the Federation from a voluntary compliance […]

INDIA secured a comfortable 17-run win in the third T20I at the Adelaide Oval to add two more points to their tally in the multi-format series. An impressive 121-run stand between Smriti Mandhana (82) and Jemimah Rodrigues (59) helped India post a sizable 176/6 before early breakthroughs with the ball strengthened their position. Australia fought

  LUKA Doncic scored 38 points with 11 assists and Austin Reaves added 29 points as the Los Angeles Lakers used a full complement of stars to earn a 125-122 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. LeBron James added 13 points with 11 assists as the Lakers’ star trio played together for

  KESHAV Maharaj will lead a 15-member South Africa squad for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, scheduled to be played from March 15 to 25. The squad announced by Cricket South Africa on Friday (February 20) has as many as five uncapped players and none of the IPL-bound players. Among the fresh faces

…Petra Organisation outfits teams ON Saturday at the Ministry of Education ground, the Petra Organisation outfitted the eight quarter-final teams of the inaugural MODEC Tertiary football competition being played around the country. Co-director of the Petra Organisation Troy Mendonca, speaking to the competing schools, said that they were very elated with […]