The Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) Independence Anniversary Open has officially got underway at the National Park Courts, serving off a week of high-intensity junior and senior tennis as part of the country’s 60th Jubilee celebrations. Organised in conjunction with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS), the tournament’s opening…
Bail denied for Mason who allegedly stole items from Bath Settlement boutique
Magistrate Shivani Lalaram denied bail on Friday for a man accused of breaking into a boutique at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice (WCB) and stealing several items. Jai Chamanlall, 30, of Bath Experiment, WCB, appeared at the Weldaad Magistrate’ s Court where it was alleged that between Friday, May, and…
Conference aimed at rebuilding trust in personal and professional relationships set for June
Many individuals are seeking to strengthen their personal and professional relationships to improve their productivity and build healthier connections with the people they work and live with. Understanding this need, US-based Guyanese Coach Michelle Cumberbatch will return to Guyana to host the fourth edition of the Manifesting The Relationship You…
President approves new REOs to deliver faster results for communities
See below the full release: The President of Guyana has approved of the Government’s appointment of the following Regional Executive Officers (REOs). The newly appointed officers are expected to work closely with regional administrations, local democratic organs, and communities to enhance governance, accelerate development programmes, and improve the delivery of…
Speeding car crashes into supermarket at Ulverston
A speeding car driven by an alleged intoxicated driver crashed into a supermarket at Ulverston, Corentyne, early Sunday morning. Brandon Corlette, son of Sparkle Supermarket’s owner, told the News Room that the incident occurred around 4:15h. He said the vehicle crashed into the entire depot section, causing damage to several…
Berbice man remanded over cannabis found in minibus
A man from Berbice was remanded to prison on Friday, May 15,2026 after being charged with the possession of narcotics discovered in a minibus. Carlos Chung, aged 30, a cash crop farmer residing at Lot 239 Ithaca Village, West Bank Berbice, and also at Lot 50 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam Berbice,…
Next generation in focus as National U-13 football leagues kick off
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…
