An intoxicated fight between two Sophia, Georgetown men has left one with a fractured jaw and another with a fractured skull. The incident occurred in Mahdia, Region Eight. Police said at about 00:30hrs on Saturday at 111 Miles, Mahdia, Potaro-Siparuni, a 27-year-old male of North Sophia, and a 33-year-old male…
Commonwealth Biodiversity Centre to prioritise youth, women, private sector
The Commonwealth Centre of Excellence for Biodiversity to be launched in Guyana will prioritise inclusivity, with dedicated engagement mechanisms for youth, women, academia and the private sector. This is according to a statement from the Commonwealth Secretariat released on Saturday which also disclosed that the centre will be governed by a joint steering committee between the Commonwealth Secretariat and…
Unbeaten Berbice romp to U16 Inter-County title
A relentless campaign by Berbice culminated in silverware on Saturday as they dismantled Demerara at the Georgetown Cricket Club to crown themselves the inaugural Guyana Cricket Board Under-16 Inter-County 50-over champions. Maintaining their unbeaten streak, Berbice utilised a disciplined bowling display and a fluid start to the chase to stay…
MODEC outfits quarter-finalists as Tertiary Football enters knockout phase
The MODEC Tertiary Education Football tournament enters the ‘business end’ as the final eight teams were officially outfitted with full playing kits ahead of a high-stakes quarter-final weekend. At a presentation ceremony held at the Ministry of Education on Saturday, officials from MODEC and the Petra Organisation signalled a shift…
Boxer Allicock lands corporate partnership with SANY ahead of March 28 bout
Guyanese boxer Keevin Allicock has received a significant boost to his career through a new corporate partnership with SANY, marking a major milestone as he prepares for his upcoming professional bout against Dexter Marques on March 28. Allicock and Marques are set to appear on the card featuring a world…
GBA to host AirBadminton tournament in Essequibo on March 6
Following the successful staging of a Shuttle Time workshop for school teachers in Essequibo, the Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) will host a historic AirBadminton tournament in the county on March 6. The one-day tournament will be held at the Motocross Ground in Mainstay, with action getting underway at 10:00h. The…
Powerlifting Federation to host Novices/Juniors Championship on March 8
The new executive of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) will lift off their 2026 season with the hosting of the Novices/Juniors National Championship set for Sunday March 8, at St. Stanislaus Collage Auditorium, in the capital city. Young lifters from across the country will compete as they showcase their…
New $607M plant expands access to treated water in Bartica
Residents of the Four Miles to Seven Miles communities in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) now have better access to water following the commissioning of a new water treatment plant at Five Miles. This is the first surface water treatment plant in Guyana. Bartica and the surrounding areas have experienced sustained…
Two remanded for 2.6kg of Cannabis
Two men, Isiah Charles and Sheldon Chase, were remanded on Friday for the possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. The duo was found with the cannabis on Thursday at Success Village, East Bank Demerara (EBD) when ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) intercepted a motor vehicle revealing…
CANU arrests three with 10.9kg suspected Cocaine
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has arrested three persons after discovering 10.966 kilograms of suspected cocaine in their possession. CANU said on Friday, acting on information received, ranks conducted an operation in the vicinity of Mora Village, Parika, East Bank Essequibo. There, three males were intercepted, one of whom was…
