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…
History beckons as Harpy Eagles, Red Force clash for Regional Four-Day supremacy
The script could not have been written any better for the finale of the 2026 West Indies Four-Day Championship. On one side stands a modern dynasty as the Guyana Harpy Eagles are one victory away from a remarkable fourth consecutive first-class title, a feat that would solidify their absolute stranglehold…
Guyanese family unveils waterfront community featuring crystal lagoon
As Guyana continues to transform, a family is betting on a different side of the country’s future, one centered on lifestyle, community living, and modern waterfront experiences. Monarch Group has officially launched Monarch Bay, a new waterfront community planned for Ogle that will feature Guyana’s first Crystal Lagoon, a massive…
Construction worker receives 18-year prison sentence for friend’s deadly stabbing
A construction worker was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Friday for the deadly stabbing of his friend. Andrew Seegobin, 32, from Johns, Port Mourant, Corentyne Berbice, was charged and taken into custody for the murder of Ramanand Mingo, which took place on November 19, 2023, at the Superbet…
‘Not responsible for divisions of the past’ — President Ali opens Guyana Festival 2026 with call for unity
President Irfaan Ali on Friday night officially opened Guyana Festival 2026 with a call for unity, healing and national togetherness as Guyana prepares to celebrate 60 years of Independence. Speaking at the Providence Stadium before thousands gathered for the opening of the cultural showcase, Ali said Guyana’s diversity must become…
