Plans to relocate vendors from the Square of the Revolution have been delayed after recent heavy rainfall exposed drainage and flooding challenges at the proposed relocation site on Hadfield Street. During an Extraordinary Statutory meeting of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council on Tuesday, Mayor Alfred Mentore said city officials…
Works to begin Wednesday to clear blocked drains in River View
Residents of River View, Ruimveldt are expected to benefit from drainage improvement works set to begin on Wednesday as authorities move to address persistent flooding concerns in the community. During a visit to the River View Pump Station on Tuesday, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, said residents raised concerns about…
Barbados Tridents return as Government and Royals Sports Group strike landmark deal
The Barbados Tridents brand returns to the Caribbean Premier League under a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership ahead of the island’s 60th Independence celebrations. The “Barbados Royals” era has come to an end, making way for the return of the Barbados Tridents. In a groundbreaking announcement from Bridgetown, the Government of Barbados…
Three wanted for murder of Cuban national in Queenstown shooting
Police have issued wanted bulletins for three men in connection with the murder of Cuban national, Dainier Vegas Infante, who was fatally shot days ago at Forshaw Street, Queenstown, Georgetown. In wanted bulletins issued on Wednesday, Police Headquarters said Baraka Haraohn Bayneuzzi Garnett, 20; Mikhail Mario Joseph, 26; and Nicholas…
Pres Ali outlines major road expansion to ease Region Three traffic woes
President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday inspected several critical road networks and proposed alignments across Region Three as the government moves to address mounting traffic congestion and support rapid housing and industrial expansion along the West Coast of Demerara. During the inspection, the president said the government is advancing plans to…
Dooley steps down as Golden Jaguars Head Coach
Former United States captain Thomas Dooley has stepped down as head coach of the Guyana national team to “pursue new challenges”, ending a nine-month stint defined by on-field success and off-field friction. The 64-year-old, who took over the Golden Jaguars on 9 September 2025, leaves the federation with an unbeaten…
FOUR-DAY: Nandu’s 237 and Van Lange’s debut 133 put Harpy Eagles in the ascendancy
The Antigua Recreation Ground witnessed a batting masterclass on day three as the Guyana Harpy Eagles effectively batted the West Indies Academy out of the contest. At the heart of the dominance was opener Matthew Nandu, whose unbeaten 237 served as the bedrock of a mammoth 655 for 8, handing…
IPL 2026: Gujarat go No.1 after Rabada and Holder rout Sunrisers
Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj could have been wearing their Test whites. By the end of the powerplay, they had bowled three overs each, and Sunrisers Hyderabad were reduced to 34 for 4. Somehow, they had outdone the Gujarat Titans batting line-up from the first innings – they had been…
Gov’t signs US$11.2M contract to dredge Demerara River channel
The Government of Guyana on Tuesday signed a US$11.2 million contract with Boskalis for the dredging of the Demerara River channel from Houston to Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara. The contract was signed between the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) and Boskalis CPG Inc. during a ceremony attended by Minister of…
Guyana Powerlifting Federation boosted by Pele FC Alumni laptop donation
The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) has bolstered its administrative capacity following the donation of a laptop from the Pele FC Alumni Corp. The equipment is designed to enhance the federation’s efficiency in coordinating and hosting national competitions. During the presentation, Pele FC Alumni representative Adrian Murray handed over the…
