A Mahaicony man has survived after jumping from a burning building recently, sustaining minor injuries. Reports state that the fire started around 16:30 hours on Monday at a house in Wash Clothes, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara. The 47-year-old victim, Kushpaul Sharma, told reporters that he was asleep when he smelled…
Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond says her office continues to enforce strict scrutiny in the issuance of firearm licences, assuring that no licenses are being granted randomly. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of a recent event, Walrond stressed that the law mandates a rigorous review process for every…
With one in every four new HIV infections in Guyana occurring among young people aged 15 to 24, healthcare providers warn that silence around sex education is putting lives at risk. Director of the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA), Kobe Smith, on Wednesday said the schools must equip students with…
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) responded to more than 7,000 emergency calls to date. “To date they would have responded to no less than 7,000 emergency calls aiding the sick and the injured, rescuing persons and then transporting them to the nearest hospital for further…
Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips on Wednesday signalled a major shift in Guyana’s firefighting strategy, announcing that the country is moving away from a fully centralised model toward greater community participation in fire response. Delivering the feature address at the opening of the Guyana Fire Service Senior Officers’ Conference,…
While heavy rainstorms enveloped the country last weekend, the conditions proved ideal for indoor precision as Archery Guyana successfully hosted its 2025 National Indoor Archery Championships. The two-day event, held at the Sophia Exhibition Centre, saw 43 archers from across the nation brave the elements to showcase mental fortitude and…
In a move that signals a return to specialist expertise, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has secured the services of Ottis Gibson as the men’s team’s new fast-bowling consultant. The 56-year-old, whose coaching resume reads like a world tour of international setups, joins on an initial one-year contract. Gibson is no…
A construction worker was on Wednesday remanded to prison after being charged with the sexual assault of a pensioner. Rohan Mohamed, also known as “Tuntay,” of Lot 474, Number One Settlement, Blairmont, West Bank Berbice, appeared at the Fort Wellington Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy. It is alleged…
By Tamara Rudic, Dr. Claire Hoffmann, Elise Boos, Dr. Alexander Killion and Dr. Walter Jetz (ArcNews, Spring 2026, Vol. 48, No.2) Many countries have made commitments to protect biodiversity and safeguard its many benefits to people. But achieving these goals requires information systems that address the many facets of biodiversity…
A clinical display of bowling and valuable batting contributions saw Guyana dismantle Barbados by 76 runs in the second match of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Under-16 50-over bilateral series. Following a washout in the opening fixture, the hosts made a resounding statement at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve…
