Long-time corporate partner of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF), Fitness Express is back on board with sponsorship towards the Federation’s 2026 Novice and Junior championship, set for this Sunday (March 8) at Saint Stanislaus. On Thursday, Manager of Fitness Express, Jamie McDonald welcomed recently-elected GAPLF President Franklin Wilson to…
Boxing Board predicts ‘epic’ Dharry and Kassim world title bout on March 28
The Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) has promised an “epic” night of boxing on March 28 as US-based Guyanese Elton Dharry returns home to fight for the IBO Super Bantamweight title. Dharry, 40, will face Tanzania’s Salmin Kassim at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre in Georgetown, with the…
T20 World Cup: India into final despite brilliance from Bethell
Jacob Bethell’s thrilling century was not enough as India pipped England by just seven runs to seal a spot in the T20 World Cup final in a high-scoring thriller in Mumbai. Needing 254 for victory – a record in this competition – after being flogged around Wankhede Stadium, Bethell hit…
101 Prison Officers promoted
The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the promotion of 101 officers within the Guyana Prison Service (GPS), describing the move as the most comprehensive advancement exercise in recent years and a key step in strengthening leadership and institutional stability across the correctional system. According to the Ministry, the promotions…
Two killed in crash at Mandela Roundabout; teen boy hospitalised
A man and an unidentified woman died early Thursday morning after the car they were travelling in crashed at the Mandela Roundabout, Georgetown. Dead are Kenneth Johnson of ‘A’ Field, Liliendaal, Sophia – the driver of motor car PAL 2882 – and an unidentified woman who was seated in the…
Police Sergeants discuss proper use of force, stricter oversight for events
Police Sergeants have been reminded about the proper use of force and the enforcement of safety procedures for music and dance events, as the Guyana Police Force continues efforts to strengthen operational standards across the country. The guidance was delivered during the Annual Sergeants’ Conference held on Wednesday, where several…
With over 21,000 women trained by WIIN, 460 women to showcase at WeLift 6
More than 21,000 women across Guyana have been trained through the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme, according to Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud. Persaud made the announcement Wednesday while addressing participants at the Guyana Women & Girls Summit (GWAGS) 2026. The initiative provides free…
Wilson, NDC Chair meet with teams ahead of East Bank Inter-Village football
Declaring it a good meeting, Sports Extra’s Franklin Wilson, organiser of the upcoming East Bank Inter-Village Football Competition, met with representatives of the invited teams, during a simple ceremony that was held at the Eccles/Ramsburg BB ground. Wilson, himself was a former top administrator of the sport, met the gathering,…
New wellness centre for healthcare workers opens at Eccles
Healthcare workers are being encouraged to prioritise their well-being, and for staff at the Eccles Health Centre, a new wellness facility is meant to provide much-needed support. The wellness space, found in the same compound as the Eccles Health Centre, was commissioned on Wednesday. The wellness space is a new…
“I just wanna go home”- Sammy issues plea as West Indies remain stuck in Kolkata hotel
As West Indies continue to remain stuck in Kolkata four days after being eliminated from the 2026 T20 World Cup, their head coach Daren Sammy has put out a post on X, saying “I just wanna go home”. He followed it up with another post a little later, saying, “At least an update, tell us…
