Guyana’s junior squash team secured a second-place finish at the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships, concluding a week of intense competition at the Tortola… Read More »Second-place finish for Guyana at Junior CASA

Guyana’s leading tapeball cricket teams have confirmed their participation in the second edition of the Kares One Guyana T10 Blast, which will bowl-off off on… Read More »Guyana’s top tapeball teams set for season two of Kares One Guyana T10

George Russell led a home one-two-three in British Grand Prix qualifying from Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton and McLaren’s Lando Norris. Russell beat Hamilton to pole… Read More »British top three as Russell takes pole at Silverstone

The West Indies’ three-day tour match against a County Select XI ended in a draw on Friday after rain curtailed the final session at the… Read More »Athanaze and DaSilva hit fifities as West Indies draw tour match

See below full statement from the Rotary Club of Georgetown: The Rotary Club of Georgetown has made notable contributions to society such as the construction… Read More »Rotary Club of Georgetown donates over $1M in items to assist hurricane affected island

Sharima Khan, affectionately known as the ‘Speed Queen’,  is set to make a thrilling return to motor racing at the ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions… Read More »‘Speed Queen’ Sharima Khan to make return at ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions

Guyana’s quest for the coveted Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Junior Championships team title ended on Friday evening, as their boys’ team fell short in… Read More »Junior CASA: Guyana out of gold medal contention in team championship

Dear Editor, Leading up to the AFC’s congress, I posted a brief reminder on my Facebook page of the history of conflicts of interest that… Read More »The conflict-of-interest case of presidential hopeful

Friday’s incident of a four-year-old losing his life in a fire at his Sophia, Greater Georgetown home is a heart-wrenching reminder of the urgent need… Read More »Preventing tragedies

Well, here we are – revelling in one of our quaint annual rituals – squealing as our little (11+) darlings get the NGSA – the… Read More »What happened …to NGSA promises??

Dead: Christopher Beckles A motorcyclist was on Friday morning crushed to death by a motorcar after he allegedly fell off his bike on Princes Street,… Read More »Man crushed to death by car after falling off bike

…children were playing with matches – Fire Service Dead: Junior Anderson A fire on Friday afternoon in ‘C’ Field Sophia, Greater Georgetown, has claimed the… Read More »4-year-old dies in Sophia fire

President Dr Irfaan Ali with UK’s new Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, during his visit to Georgetown in August 2023 David Lammy, the son of Guyanese… Read More »Son of Guyanese immigrants now UK’s new Foreign Secretary

…as vice president calls position “immoral and obscene” …points to how AFC MPs can vote on legislation in favour of Hughes’ clients Vice President Bharrat… Read More »AFC leader-lawyer conflict of interest: Nigel Hughes says will cut ties with Law Firm if elected to office

…talks on new multi-year agreement to start After months prolonged industrial action, the Guyana Teacher’s Union (GTU) has finally conceded to government’s proposal that salary… Read More »GTU concedes to Govt’s salary increase negotiations from 2024 onwards

The Ministry of Education (MoE) Ground is in for a treat today as the grand finale of the fifth annual ExxonMobil Boys’ and Girls’ Under14… Read More »Final showdowns in ExxonMobil U14 on today

Dear Editor, As the saying goes, a bird in hand is worth more than two in the bush. The current climate disaster the region faces… Read More »A bird in hand is worth more than two in the bush

Dear Editor, Not that they carry any particular relevance to society, and this is due to their duplicitous nature, however, it is of necessity that… Read More »The PNC does not respect the rule of law

The manifesto promise of the PPP/C Government to complete six new hospitals by 2025 is well on track. This is according to General Secretary of… Read More »Three new hospitals to be completed by year end – Dr Jagdeo

In an effort to enhance the livelihood of the country’s Indigenous people, presidential and sport grants amounting to $54 million were Friday distributed to some… Read More »Region Nine villages receive $54M in presidential, sport grants

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has once again deflated contentions that the government is not keeping a keen eye on… Read More »Gov’t has ‘substantial’ systems in place for monitoring oil and gas operations – Dr Jagdeo

The three suspects in custody Three men were taken into custody following the discovery of a quantity of cocaine during an operation at Vlissengen Road,… Read More »CANU busts trio with over 5kg cocaine

…as Health ministry launches lymphatic filariasis elimination campaign 2024 Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony taking his filaria pills The Health Ministry has officially launched the… Read More »700 persons employed to distribute filaria pills

Dead: Deochan Rai Fifty-six-year-old Deochan Rai, who had been reported missing for more than two weeks, was on Friday morning found dead in the backdam… Read More »Body of missing man found in East Canje Backdam

Lecturer and Researcher at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry at UG, Samantha Forrester Lecturer at the University of Guyana, Samantha Forrester, an aquaculturist, has… Read More »UG researcher leading efforts to ensure sustainable fish farming

The graduating class flanked by the instructors, ExxonMobil President Alistair Routledge, other officials from the oil companies and Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat The first… Read More »1st batch of trainee technicians graduate from oil and gas institute

Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony handing over the ceremonial key to the new house to 79-year-old Doreen Yansen Retiree Doreen Yansen is now a proud… Read More »Pensioner receives key to new home from MoM

…results for new CEC finally declared Returning Officer for the PNC internal elections, Vincent Alexander People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Leader o Aubrey Norton was… Read More »Aubrey Norton received 1040 votes at PNC elections

…over 100 students to benefit Over the past 14 years, the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTY&SC), MS, and its different cricket teams… Read More »Republic Bank renews RHTY&SC Grade 6 Summer Camp sponsorship

The inaugural Guyana Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) Under-23 Championship, which concluded on Saturday last after two months of action at the National Gymnasium, has been… Read More »“It was very successful”: GABA President Slater deems U23 tournament a success

A drawn result was on the cards for West Indies Test team on Friday, as they wrapped up in-game preparation for their upcoming three-match Test… Read More »West Indies v England Test Series: Athanaze, DaSilva half-centuries highlight final day of warm-up

A 24-year-old motorcyclist identified as Christopher Beckles died on Friday after he was involved in an accident on Princes Street, Georgetown. The accident also involved… Read More »Speeding motorcyclist dies in Princes Street accident

Toshaos of Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) were Friday encouraged to engage residents of their respective communities and serve in their best interest. Both Minister… Read More »‘Engage residents, work in their best interest’ -Toshaos urged as regional conference opens

Men on Mission on Friday handed over a newly constructed two-bedroom home at Vigilance to Doreen Helena Yansen, a 79-year-old mother of three. Dr. Frank… Read More »Men on Mission completes house for elderly Vigilance woman

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai on Friday announced that the annual National Toshaos’ Council (NTC) Conference will be held from August 19 to 23… Read More »2024 National Toshaos Conference confirmed for August 19-23

Dead: Alie Azeam Surinamese law enforcement is investigating the death of a 52-year-old Guyanese national, whose body was discovered earlier this week after he was… Read More »Guyanese man found dead in Suriname

Deputy Commissioner Ravindradat Budhram The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Friday announced that three senior ranks were rotated to foster efficiency within the organisation. In… Read More »GPF announces shake-up of top brass

Kaieteur News – In a series of unsettling events that have left the residents of Charlestown on edge, an elusive arsonist with a history of… Read More »Vagrant sets fire to garbage heap on Saffron Street old tailor shop, sparks safety concerns

Kaieteur News – The decomposed body of a man found on Friday at Rose Hall, Canje, Berbice is believed to be that of a 56-year-old… Read More »Decomposed body found in back dam believed to be missing Berbician

Kaieteur News – A 24-year-old man lost his life on Friday after he lost control of the motorcycle he was driving and fell in front… Read More »Motorcyclist dies after falling in front of car

Kaieteur News – Three men were arrested by officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Thursday after being found with several parcels containing 5.672… Read More »Vet, Security Guard and Chef nabbed with cocaine

…says will establish Petroleum Commission in 100 days if elected Kaieteur News – Newly elected Alliance for Change (AFC) leader, Nigel Hughes on Friday promised… Read More »Nigel Hughes promises to keep claws off oil sector

…hopes to ink agreement with Education Ministry by August Kaieteur News – After 75 days of industrial action, the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and the… Read More »GTU back pedals, agrees to salary negotiations from 2024 onwards

…Brutus, Budhram and Watts reassigned Kaieteur News – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Thursday denied reports that a major shake-up of its top brass… Read More »Major shake-up in Police Force’s top brass

Kaieteur News – A C-Field Sophia family was on Friday afternoon plunged into a state of mourning after the youngest member-a four-year-old boy- died in… Read More »Four-year-old dies in Sophia fire

(Al Jazeera) – An Israeli delegation has travelled to Qatar after a new Hamas proposal earlier this week generated renewed hope for a truce agreement, as… Read More »Israel continues Gaza attacks, says ‘gaps’ remain in renewed truce talks

Despite Exxon said COVID affected work programme… Kaieteur News – ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) was granted a one-year extension to continue exploring the Stabroek Block… Read More »Guyana received US$100M exploration bills in 2020 – Financials 

– Govt. now monitoring from Exxon’s screen Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana has no fixed timeline to procure independent meters to monitor the… Read More »No timeline for procurement of independent meters – Jagdeo

Dear Editor, As the saying goes, a bird in hand is worth more than two in the bush. The current climate disaster being faced by… Read More »A bird in hand is worth more than two in the bush

Dear Editor, As I look at the reports and letters in the major newspapers in Guyana on the recently concluded congress of each of the… Read More »PNC, Nigel Hughes and 2025 elections

Dear Editor, It is good to know that our children are doing better at the NGSA in the two critical subjects of English Language and… Read More »Congratulations to all students who sat the NGSA

Dear Editor, VP Jagdeo must be applauded for accepting that corruption exists in public procurements. He stated that the Guyana Government plans to strengthen the… Read More »Preventing corruption in public procurement Requires A Comprehensive Approach

Kaieteur News – I am writing this Open Letter regarding a persistent assertion made by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, which has significant implications for our… Read More »Open Letter to the Chairman of the Ethnic Relations Commission

Kaieteur News – It was a foregone conclusion that Aubrey Norton would be returned as leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR).  The party’s… Read More »PNCR Congress

The Ministry of Education on Friday announced that the conciliation process initiated to engage the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) regarding the timeline for which a… Read More »Multi-year agreement for teachers will start from 2024

A four-year-old boy, Junior Anderson, tragically perished in a house fire on Friday afternoon at ‘C’ Field Sophia, Georgetown. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire… Read More »Boy, 4, perishes in house fire at Sophia

One week after it held its congress, the main opposition People’s National Congress announced the names of those members who will make up the new… Read More »PNC/R names 15-member Central Executive Committee

Dena Pablo is an 11-year-old girl from the picturesque community of Kopinang in Region Eight (Potaro- Siparuni). And on Thursday, she was recognised as the… Read More »From Kopinang, NGSA top performer wants to be the doctor her village needs

President Irfaan Ali on Friday congratulated the UK’s new Foreign Secretary David Lammy. In a brief statement on his official Facebook Page, President Ali said… Read More »Pres. Ali, in telephone call with new UK Foreign Secretary, reiterates strength of friendship

In a historic medical achievement for Guyana, the first successful combination embolization of an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) was performed in the country. AVMs can occur… Read More »Historic surgery at GPHC saves young boy

The Ministry of Health launched a mass distribution campaign to tackle Filariasis in Regions Three and Four with the hopes of eliminating and lowering the… Read More »Mass drug distribution underway for treatment of Filaria

As part of the modernisation plan for the Guyana Police Force, new rotations for three senior police officers as part of the Executive Leadership Team… Read More »Key rotations in leadership of Guyana Police Force

Jayin Kissoon, an 11-year-old pupil of the Marian Academy, emerged as one of Guyana’s top performers at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). The… Read More »NGSA top performer Jayin Kissoon ready to follow father’s footsteps

Jaden Haripershad, an 11-year-old pupil of the Jacklow Primary School, has made himself and his family very proud, performing exceptionally at this year’s National Grade… Read More »Undeterred by disabilities, young Jaden Haripershad excels at NGSA

David Lammy, son of Guyanese immigrants, is the new Foreign Secretary in the UK David Lammy has reacted on X, external, after being appointed foreign… Read More »David Lammy, son of Guyanese immigrants, named Foreign Secretary

Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has shortlisted 60 talented young footballers for a national evaluation camp to select the final squad for the upcoming CONCACAF Girls’… Read More »GFF encamps 60 U-15 girls ahead of CONCACAF qualifiers

Over the past four years, the government has generated more than 50,000 job opportunities for Guyanese nationwide. Among these, approximately 6,000 youths and residents from… Read More »6,000 employment opportunities created for hinterland youths – Jagdeo

The government said on Thursday that the new St George’s School of Sciences will be opened for the new 2024-2025 academic year, which starts in… Read More »New St George’s School of Sciences set for September opening

(Reuters) – Britain’s new prime minister Keir Starmer pledged on Friday to use his massive electoral majority to rebuild the country, saying he wanted to take the… Read More »Keir Starmer Britain’s new PM

The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) announced the upcoming National Junior Chess Championship Qualifiers, sponsored by MOO MILK, starting this Saturday, July 6th, and running through… Read More »National Junior Chess Championship qualifiers set for July 6-9

The Guyanese junior squash teams got off to contrasting starts in the team championships at the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships. The Girls’ team… Read More »Junior CASA: Contrasting start for Guyana at Team Championships

Dear Editor, Nothing in the world is worse than when someone engages in conduct unbecoming of the lofty standards he has set himself. Worst still,… Read More »Nigel Hughes in knots

…jury out? You gotta hand it to the PNC/AFC for their slick misdirection plays in our politics. And you know what “misdirection” is, don’t you,… Read More »Still…

In the realm of education, milestones are not merely achievements; they are benchmarks that reflect the dedication, resilience, and transformative power of a nation’s commitment… Read More »NGSA 2024 results

– as local entrepreneur looks to take up ‘25 by 2025’ challenge GUYIMEX CEO Charles Sahadath The Private Sector continues to respond positively to the… Read More »US$41.2M state-of-the-art food processing facility earmarked for Reg 3

…“Ballot tampering or incompetence?” – Jagdeo General Secretary of the PPP/C, Bharrat Jagdeo Some five days after the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Delegates Congress… Read More »PNC election results delay: Alexander blames holiday, availability of attendants to count 1300 ballots

– VP Jagdeo calls out new AFC Leader over blatant disregard of conflict of interest The Guyana Government could investigate the involvement of newly elected… Read More »Controversial Attorney-at-Law: Govt hints at probe into Nigel Hughes’ involvement in 2016 oil contract negotiations

– slight decline recorded in Science Education Minister Priya Manickchand Positive trends have been recorded for Mathematics, English Language and Social Studies at the National… Read More »Increased pass rates in Math, English & Social Studies recorded at NGSA 2024

Alisha Scheller of the Success Elementary School at Eccels, East Bank of Demerara (EBD) has topped this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) and is… Read More »Success Elementary girl cops top spot at NGSA 2024

A scene from the 2023 edition of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ West Demerara/East Bank Demerara Championship at the Pouderoyen Tarmac Following the staging… Read More »Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ West Demerara Zone: ‘West side’ action kicks off tonight

Bossalina would be returning to competitive racing Some of Guyana’s top horses will be on show at the Port Mourant Turf Club horse race meet… Read More »Caricom horse race meet at Port Mourant: Easy Time, Spankhurst, Stolen Money and Bossalina among top horses confirmed

Staff member Mark Hunte (L) of De Sinco Ltd, distributor of Moo Milk, handing over the sponsorship cheque to Shiv Nandalall, Public Relations Director of… Read More »De Sinco powers National Junior Chess qualifiers with Moo Milk

A look at the evaluation camp for the girls’ U15 national team Sixty players, including standout student athletes from the recently concluded Guyana Football Federation-Blue… Read More »46 from Blue Water tournament shortlisted for national evaluation camp

Vice- Captain Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales having a chat on the field (Photo credit: George Halfhide) West Indies continued their preparation for their 3-… Read More »West Indies Test Warm-up: Thorne is bright spark as bowlers toil on Day 2

…as series is wrapped up Ronuel Greenidge receiving his first-place prize from FIDE Arbiter John Lee The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) Grand Prix series concluded… Read More »Greenidge wins Malta Supreme Chess Grand Prix 4