The National Defence Institute on Tuesday hosted the opening ceremony for its Certificate in Defence Studies programme at Camp Base Ayanganna, with officials underscoring the initiative as a major step toward strengthening Guyana’s national security framework. The 16-week programme, which commenced more than 10 weeks ago and concludes on June…
The Ministry of Natural Resources has commended the swift and coordinated action taken by the Guyana Police Force (GPF), alongside other regulatory agencies, which resulted in the arrest and deportation of several Brazilian nationals involved in illegal mining activities. According to the GPF, four Brazilian nationals—Antonio Isal Das Soura, 49;…
Guyana is gearing up for an unforgettable night of comedy as Comedy Fete takes over the National Cultural Centre on April 4, promising highenergy entertainment, top-tier talent, and nonstop laughter. Headlining the event is internationally acclaimed comedian Junior Lee, known for his electrifying performances, sharp wit, and crowd-commanding presence. Audiences…
Cooper Connolly made a superb unbeaten 72 on his Indian Premier League debut as he guided Punjab Kings to a three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans. Chasing 162, Punjab looked to be cruising to victory at 110-2 at the start of the 12th over. But the Kings lost four wickets for eight runs…
In a rain-affected weekend, Steven Nobrega secured a hard-fought victory in the newly introduced Briggs Senior Light class, marking a triumphant return to the podium after a lengthy hiatus. The result, however, was shrouded in post-race technical drama: Calvin Ming crossed the finish line first on track, but his celebrations…
Twelve-year-old William Vieira etched his name into the history books on Sunday, becoming the inaugural Briggs & Stratton Cadet champion at the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club’s (GMR&SC) ‘Revival Karting’ meet. In a high-octane atmosphere at the 555 Speedway, situated at the junction of Thomas Lands and Albert Street,…
The engines roared back to life for the MPS Karting Revival event this past weekend, but the crowd quickly realised they were witnessing a masterclass rather than a mere comeback. In a display of pure mechanical harmony and driver instinct, Luis Kumar pulled off a flawless “clean sweep” in the…
With hours remaining before updated vehicle tint regulations come into full effect, Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh is warning motorists to comply or face court action once enforcement begins on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Tint) Regulations 2025 will be fully enforced in just hours, bringing…
Guyana will host a major regional meeting on foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) later this month, as countries across the Americas move closer to eliminating the disease. The 52nd Ordinary Meeting of the South American Commission for the Fight Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (COSALFA) is scheduled for April 22–23 at the Pegasus…
The Promotech National Top Flight Golf League is heading for a thrilling and dramatic conclusion, as Patrick Prashad delivered a dominant performance in the penultimate round, while Patanjilee Persaud surged to the top of the overall standings, setting up an exciting final showdown on April 12 at Lusignan Golf Club….
