PRESS RELEASE || Cricket excitement is set to return to the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary, as the Commissioner of Police T20 Cup 2026 bowls off with an exciting opening clash between Headquarters and Regional Police Division #5. The highly anticipated tournament, organised under the leadership of the Commissioner…
Commercial travel for West Indies squad after delays with ICC charter at T20 World Cup- CWI
Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Tuesday announced that commercial travel has been secured for members of the West Indies squad currently in India, following the end of the T20 World Cup. The decision to opt for commercial travel was made following the repeated delay of the International Cricket Council (ICC)…
Croal urges housing allottees to start building
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal is urging persons who have been allocated house lots to take ownership of their lands and begin the process of construction as the government accelerates the signing of Agreements of Sale and the processing of Certificates of Title. “We want you to take ownership and…
10 entrepreneurs each win $1 million grant funding from Demerara Bank
Demerara Bank Limited has announced the 10 winners of the 2025–2026 DBL Innovation Tank, bringing to a close months of inspiring competition, creativity, and entrepreneurial ambition that showcased the depth of talent and innovation emerging across Guyana. Launched in September 2025 as part of the Bank’s G$10 million Corporate Social…
16-y-o dies in motorcycle accident
Angel Manchan, a 16-year-old resident of Ruby Back Dam, East Bank Essequibo, has died following an accident involving a motorcycle and a minibus on Monday night. According to a release from Police Headquarters, Manchan was riding motorcycle CR 487, allegedly at a fast rate, along the Barnwell Public Road. A…
Gas station bombing: Paper committal delayed as alleged mastermind, other suspect secure legal representation
The commencement of paper committal proceedings involving four of the seven accused individuals charged in relation to the deadly gas station explosion at Regent Street, Georgetown was delayed on Tuesday after the alleged mastermind and another suspect secured legal representation and their attorneys requested additional time to review case documents….
Guyanese cricket umpire to represent Canada in WICUA Exchange Programme
Guyanese-born umpire Daniel Singh, who now resides in Canada, is the latest candidate who will soon be participating in the revived and much vaunted West Indies Cricket Umpires Association (WICUA) Exchange Programme. Singh’s participation was approved by the Executive Committee of the Canada Cricket Umpires Association (CCUA) and he will…
Rest stop along Soesdyke-Linden Highway could be developed
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, on Monday convened a high-level meeting to examine the future development and enhancement of several markets across the country, as part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen local economic activity and improve public spaces within communities. The discussions focused on…
Emergency works start to restore bridge linking Vryheid’s Lust to Better Hope
Emergency works have commenced on the bridge linking Vryheid’s Lust South and Better Hope South following severe structural damage caused by an overladen heavy-duty truck on Friday evening. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill and the ministry’s Chief of Bridges, Sherod Parkinson, inspected the bridge on Saturday. Minister of…
Guyana advances major offshore seismic survey
The Government of Guyana (GoG), through the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), is pleased to announce the advancement of the 3D Multi-Client Seismic Acquisition which is being supported by Viridien following an international procurement process that commenced on September 6, 2024. This partnership represents a major step in strengthening Guyana’s…
