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…
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Wednesday night disclosed that more than 23,000 citizens will now be receiving their $100,000 cash grant over 24 hours. With this disbursement, a total of 85,842 citizens would have received their cash grant so far — bringing the total disbursement to $8.5 billion. The…
As the nation’s athletes prepare to head to Grenada for the Carifta Games this weekend, Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Steven Jacobs has urged them to represent the nation well, both on and off the field. The local-based athletes, along with officials, coaches and president of…
A new contraceptive option has entered the Guyanese market as health providers move to expand reproductive choices for women and girls across the country. The Contraceptive Patch, a 99 per cent effective hormonal adhesive skin patch, prevents pregnancy and was officially introduced locally through the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA). …
The National Data Management Authority (NDMA) has dismissed two employees over the unauthorised use of the government’s Tint Waiver Application System, reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance on breaches of public trust. In a statement, the agency said the employees were summarily dismissed on March 27, 2026, following an internal investigation into…
Impact substitute Sameer Rizvi helped Delhi Capitals recover from a precarious position and claim a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. Chasing 142, Capitals lost KL Rahul first ball and slipped to 26-4 halfway through the fifth over. Rizvi was brought into the game at the fall…
Fire Chief Gregory Wickham on Wednesday confirmed that two fire officers are being investigated after a laptop was allegedly stolen from a house near the Quamina Guest House, which was destroyed by fire last week. “Yes, we have had issue of that, or matter of fact, we had reports of…
A massive Tuesday night blaze destroyed a Fifth Street, Alberttown building that housed dozens of residents, including Guyanese, Cubans, Trinidadians, and Venezuelans. Fire Chief (ag.) Gregory Wickham told reporters on Wednesday morning that the building was destroyed, but firefighters were able to stop the blaze from spreading to other buildings…
A new heritage initiative, the Berbice Hall of Legends (BHL), has launched a region-wide search to identify and document the stories of individuals who have shaped the history and future of Regions Five and Six. The project, which held its first large-scale physical outreach at the New Amsterdam Multilateral Secondary…
