Guyana

WHATEVER explanations we attach to the mysteries of life and death, the physical entity we know as Robert Corbin has transitioned out of this world. Tributes poured in, as it were, on the crest of a tsunami.   The most memorable and historically contextual tribute to RHO Corbin came from Vice-president Jagdeo. His presentation is

GUYANESE pride, compassion, and community spirit were on full display in Queens, New York, on Sunday evening, as thousands gathered for a breast cancer awareness walk spearheaded by Guyanese women determined to make a difference in the fight against the dreaded disease.   The event dubbed, “Step of Hope – Let’s Walk Together for Hope,”

THE Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) welcomes and commends the Government of Guyana’s announcement of restrictions on the importation and sale of vaping devices and products, under the leadership of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali.   In a press release, the association emphasised that protecting our children and young people, particularly at […]

THE Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GBBFF) welcomes and fully supports the directive issued by His Excellency, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali to impose restrictions on the importation of vapes of all kinds under the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01.   In a press release, the Federation said it views this initiative as an important public-health

THIS is part four of the story of the confusion between President David Granger and the PNC on the one hand, and Granger and the AFC on the other hand, and intra-party struggle in the AFC while the AFC was part of the APNU+AFC government of 2015. Part three of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, was

THE Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has announced its unequivocal support for President Dr Irfaan Ali’s announcement of restrictions on the importation of vapes and vaping products into Guyana. Similarly, the Guyana Pandits Council also commended the President for taking decisive action to restrict the importation of vapes and electronic nicotine devices.   […]

NIKKEI Guyana has been named Guyana’s Best Restaurant at the 2026 World Culinary Awards, securing the title for the second consecutive year, according to Fusion Hospitality Inc.   The achievement celebrates not only Nikkei’s continued international recognition but the talent, creativity, and dedication contributing to the growth of Guyana’s […]

IN observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Pinktober), the Ministry of Health (MoH) hosted an interactive “Let’s Gaff” Cancer Awareness Session on October 16, 2026, aimed at educating and empowering staff on the importance of cancer prevention, early detection, timely diagnosis, and treatment.   In a post on its Facebook page, the ministry said […]

-says use poses health risks for teenagers, could fuel violence   ON Saturday evening, President, Dr Irfaan Ali announced restrictions on vapes. This announcement was followed by a collective sigh of relief from teachers and parents across Guyana.   At the Mortice Hindu Temple, many educators and members of the community shared their thoughts on

-calls for early screening, action   STAFF of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), breast cancer survivors, and well-wishers, on Sunday, gathered for a breast cancer awareness walk aimed at encouraging early screening, testing, and treatment.   The walk formed part of activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing together healthcare […]

 …grandmother holds out hope for grandson›s safe return The father of missing six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran is among three persons detained by Police as investigators continue searching for the child, who reportedly disappeared from his home at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), on Wednesday, October 14.  Orlando, the […]

Despite challenges during the 2025/2026 academic year, the Institute of Creative Arts on Thursday, October 15, celebrated the graduation of 41 students across six areas of creative study, highlighting both academic achievement and continued progress in the development of the creative arts in Guyana. During the academic year, programmes were offered in […]

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has boosted its operational capabilities with 21 newly qualified paratroopers after they successfully completed the 16-week Basic Paratrooper Course, which tested their physical endurance, technical proficiency, and ability to execute the required jumps. The graduates comprise one junior officer, 16 Ensigns from Standard […]

Guyana’s largest recreational park has been commissioned at Number 63 Beach, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), transforming one of the country’s most popular beach destinations into a modern recreational facility. The approximately one-kilometre-long facility, officially commissioned on Wednesday by First Lady Arya Ali, features […]

…as all 7 candidates for top UN post vetoed by major powers As the race for the next Secretary General (SG) of the United Nations (UN) picks up pace, Guyana’s Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett has reiterated that the next head of the global body should only be biased to the UN Charter and international law. Rodrigues-Birkett, The post Secretary […]