The Buxton Community Ground was awash with noise and colour on Saturday as Guyana’s future stars took center stage for the official launch of the Youth Ensemble Programme. Hosted by the East Demerara Football Association, the opening weekend marked the beginning of a nationwide U13 league that will span the…
Chandler secures Pro Card as Team Guyana excels with 13 medals at Roger Boyce Classic
Guyana’s bodybuilding renaissance hit new heights in Barbados as a rampant national contingent secured a staggering 13 medals, headlined by a career-defining professional status upgrade for Roley Chandler on day one of the Roger Boyce Classic. The Guyanese delegation, managed by Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation President Roger Callender and…
60th Independence Badminton: Haynes and Beharry lead the charge on packed finals day
An action-packed day of high-stakes badminton looms at the National Gymnasium as the 60th Independence Anniversary Badminton Tournament heads for a dramatic conclusion. Following a gruelling Saturday of quarter-final and semi-final action, the stage is set for a blockbuster Sunday line-up featuring Guyana’s premier badminton talent. Akili Haynes enjoyed a…
Record numbers as Archery Guyana National Indoor Championships get underway
A record-breaking 56 archers have taken to the target mats at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall as the 2026 Archery Guyana National Indoor Championships officially commenced Saturday. The tournament, which stands as the largest indoor archery competition in the Federation’s history, features a mix of seasoned international competitors and a…
Guyana turns 60 and financial sector holds evidence of transformation – President Ali
As Guyana prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence, President Dr. Irfaan Ali believes the country’s banking and financial sector tells one of the clearest stories of how far the nation has come — from a colonial economy built around plantation credit systems to a modern financial landscape now positioning…
‘Our map is not negotiable’ — President Ali salutes joint services
A powerful display of patriotism and national pride unfolded across Georgetown on Saturday morning as members of Guyana’s Joint Services marched through the capital in a special parade celebrating the country’s upcoming 60th Independence Anniversary. The early morning parade, which began at 07:00 hrs, formed part of activities leading up…
‘A new beginning for Maths’ — Parag launches national taskforce to tackle poor performance
With many students continuing to struggle with mathematics across Guyana’s school system, Education Minister Sonia Parag has launched a new National Mathematics Taskforce aimed at transforming how the subject is taught and understood in classrooms nationwide. The taskforce, made up of mathematics specialists from all administrative regions, recently held its…
Greene advances to elite CONCACAF VAR certification phase
Guyana’s Shavin Greene has taken a major step toward the pinnacle of regional officiating after successfully advancing to the next stage of the elite Concacaf Video Match Official Certification Programme. The Guyanese referee was in Miami, Florida, earlier this month to participate in Phase 2 of the prestigious initiative, representing…
60th Independence Badminton: Top seeds dominate and rising stars shine
The 60th Independence Anniversary Badminton Tournament delivered a sensational evening of high-octane action on Friday across seven tightly contested categories, ranging from energetic Under-23 singles to senior men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles events. In the Men’s Singles round of 16, top seed Akili Haynes advanced via a walkover against Avinash…
IPL 2026: Knight Riders thump Gujarat to stay alive
After five successive wins in conditions that weaponised their bowlers and masked their limitations with the bat, Gujarat Titans (GT) found their kryptonite at Eden Gardens. In near-perfect batting conditions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ran away to 247 for 2, the highest total anyone has ever scored against GT. Finn…
