Since the updated tint regulations took effect on April 1, Police have charged 64 persons for the offence of tinted window glass above the legal limit, with the majority of those cases linked to front windshield violations. “64 cases thus far have been across the country for the offence of…
Over 11,000 small contractors apply for below-$15M projects
More than 11,000 small contractors across Guyana have applied for government contracts valued below $15 million. President Dr Irfaan Ali made the disclosure on Monday while addressing residents in Region Three, noting that the large number of applicants reflects growing confidence in the country’s procurement system. According to the president,…
New Mackenzie/Wismar bridge to be fully operational in June – Edghill
Residents and commuters of Region Ten can soon expect a seamless flow of traffic as the new US$35 million Mackenzie–Wismar Bridge is expected to be fully operational by June. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill made the announcement during the opening of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge Office Building…
Hidden risks for employees sitting all day, lifting heavy loads – Physiotherapist warns
In the rush to meet deadlines and move from one task to the next, many workers overlook how the job is affecting their body. According to physiotherapist Jana Edghill, that oversight is one of the main reasons so many people end up dealing with preventable workplace injuries. Drawing on years…
Guyana leads CARICOM’s charge for Reparatory Justice
In the mirrored halls of the United Nations in Geneva, where global policy often meets the weight of history, Guyana took centre stage on Tuesday to demand that the world move beyond mere apologies for the “gravest crimes against humanity.” Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven…
$1M championship prize up for grabs as Guinness Street Football returns April 15
A $1 million grand prize is back on the table as Guyana’s premier street football competition, the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’, finally prepares to crown its 2025 Georgetown champions. The long-awaited conclusion of the tournament will resume this Wednesday, April 15, at the National Cultural Centre Tarmac, following a…
Rosignol man found guilty of sexual penetration of girl, 12
A welder from Rosignol, located in West Bank Berbice, was convicted by a jury on Monday after facing a serious charge of sexual penetration involving a minor. 37-year-old Robert Campbell stood before Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall at the Berbice High Court, maintaining his not guilty plea to the allegations. The charge…
‘He left and never came back’ – Mother in anguish after son killed in Williamsburg crash
What began as an ordinary Sunday ended in heartbreak for a Williamsburg family, after 31-year-old Haresh Gopilall left home promising to return for his meal—but never came back. Domatie Surujall His mother, Domatie Surujall, is now grappling with unimaginable grief after her son was killed in a crash along the…
Lahore Qalandars set for Global Super League return
The three-time champions of the HBL Pakistan Super League and one of the most prominent cricket franchises in the world, Lahore Qalandars, are set to return to the global stage by confirming their participation in the upcoming ExxonMobil Global Super League (GSL). The tournament is scheduled to take place from…
Pilot’s body still at crash site; terrain too dangerous for helicopter recovery – GCAA
The body of the pilot killed in a recent aircraft crash has been located in an advanced state of decomposition on a steep, forested ridge, where officials of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) say recovery efforts are being severely hampered by terrain so hazardous that no helicopter can safely…
