A Detective Sergeant has been placed under close arrest following a shooting incident at Chanta Creek along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway on Sunday. The incident occurred at about 17:00 hrs. Preliminary investigations revealed that the officer was at the creek with family members when he reportedly became involved in a misunderstanding…
Antigua & Barbuda government approves establishment of CWI’s modern high-performance campus
In a move set to redefine the landscape of Caribbean cricket, the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has officially approved the establishment of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Campus. The ambitious 20-acre project, scheduled for a phased rollout between 2026 and 2030, aims to transform the nation into the premier…
GDF team reaches crash site, body of pilot recovered
Days after being mobilised, a search and rescue team from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has reached the crash site of the Air Services Limited aircraft and recovered the body of the pilot. The deceased has been identified as Captain Ryder Castillo, a Nicaraguan national. He was the lone occupant…
Woman, who strangled daughter, charged with murder
The mother accused of strangling her 7-year-old daughter, Isabella Dabidyal, to death was on Monday remanded to prison after being charged with murder. Sarah Elizabeth Shivpersaud, 26, a ten-day worker of Fyrish Road, Corentyne, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the New Amsterdam Magistrates’ Court. She appeared calm as…
Anticipation rising as Nitro Kart Klash in final-week countdown
With the days quickly counting down to the mega karting event, locally known as the Nitro Kart Klash, the track is nearing completion. The event, set for April 18 and 19 at the National Stadium Providence Parking Lot, is being touted as one of the biggest motorsport events and the…
DaSilva and Lowe ‘double up’ at National Junior Squash Championships
Louis DaSilva and Kaylee Lowe were the stars of the opening weekend at the National Racquet Centre, both picking up two titles at the Moo National Junior Squash Championships. The tournament, which serves as a crucial selection ground for the upcoming Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Junior Championships, began with…
Bartica Regional Hospital to be completed in 24 months
The Ministry of Health on Saturday celebrated a major milestone with the sod-turning ceremony for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art regional hospital in Bartica, Region Seven. The facility, which is expected to be completed in two years, forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to modernise and expand healthcare…
Transformation of Georgetown Zoo, Botanical Gardens to begin soon – Pres Ali
The government has confirmed that the long-anticipated transformation of the Guyana Zoological Park and Botanical Gardens into a modern, world-class attraction is set to commence shortly. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Sunday during the commissioning of the Guyana-China Friendship Park on the West Bank Demerara (WBD) …
Motorcyclist dies in Williamsburg crash
A 31-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Sunday evening following a collision with a motor lorry along the Williamsburg Public Road. Dead is Haresh Gopilall of Lot 25 ‘D’ Williamsburg Village, Corentyne, Berbice. According to reports, the accident occurred at about 21:00 hrs and involved motor lorry GVV 5043, owned by…
Guyana’s first modern multi-functional park opens
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday commissioned the Guyana–China Friendship Park on the West Bank Demerara, a contemporary public space reflecting the enduring friendship and expanding cooperation between Guyana and China. The upgraded park, formerly known as the Joe Veira Park, has been transformed into a multifunctional space featuring…
