Police in Regional Division #7 have launched an investigation into an alleged murder at Blackwater Backdam, Cuyuni River, which has left a man known as Moses Chapelle, called “Bizo,” dead. The incident reportedly occurred around 21:30hrs on Thursday. According to preliminary investigations, Chapelle had returned to Blackwater Landing with another…
One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast cash prize pool swells to over $8 million
The fourth instalment of the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast will reach a new high in terms of cash prize payouts, with over G$8 million up for grabs alongside high-quality trophies. In a move to further professionalise the grassroots format, organisers have introduced a quarter-final payout for the 2026 season. Each zone…
Two arrested over 45lbs ganja find during West Coast Berbice operation
Two Berbice men are in police custody following the discovery of a significant quantity cannabis during a stop-and-search exercise along the Weldaad Public Road, West Coast Berbice, on Thursday afternoon. The operation, carried out around 15:40hrs on April 23, led to the interception of a white Toyota Fielder wagon with…
Locals, not foreigners, leading Guyana’s investment portfolio — Ramsaroop
Guyana’s economic expansion is being increasingly driven from within, with local investors accounting for a significant percentage of direct investments in Guyana’s economy last year. Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer, Office of the President, and Member of Parliament, Peter Ramsaroop, highlighted this at the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Membership Mixer this…
Mustapha calls for urgent action as global conflicts threaten Caribbean food security
Agriculture Minister and Chairman of the CARICOM Ministerial Taskforce on Food Security, Zulfikar Mustapha, is warning that ongoing global conflicts—particularly in the Middle East—are posing serious and immediate risks to food and economic stability across the Caribbean. Speaking during the Taskforce’s first meeting for the second quarter of 2026, Mustapha…
Mocha’s modern Day/Night Childcare Centre for opening soon
An inspection was conducted at a newly established Early Childhood Development Centre, signalling another step in the government’s efforts to strengthen childcare services and early learning across communities. The facility, located in the heart of the Mocha/Perseverance community, integrates day/night care and early childhood education under one roof. It was…
Newly planted trees along Heroes Highway vandalised
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC), in collaboration with the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC), has issued a strong condemnation of ongoing vandalism targeting young trees planted under the National Tree Planting Project, particularly along the Heroes Highway. In a public statement on Friday, the agencies expressed concern over repeated acts of…
GMSA hails growth of manufacturing sector, launches new programme for small business support
Guyana’s manufacturing sector expanded by 20 per cent in 2025, and the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) has rolled out a targeted programme to support small businesses capitalise on this growth. At the GMSA’s Annual General Meeting on Friday, its President Rafeek Khan credited this growth to the strength…
Edghill announces relocation plan for Dennis Street vendors
In a proactive step to advance the ongoing rehabilitation of Dennis Street, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, recently convened a meeting in the Ministry’s boardroom with vendors currently operating along the corridor in the vicinity of ‘C’ Field, Sophia. The primary objective of the engagement was to establish…
Noor Cricket Youth Club to embark on six-match tour of Guyana
Noor Cricket Youth Club (NCYC) of Canada has announced its squad for the upcoming six-match tour of Guyana. The series, from May 6-11, will give youngsters from the club an opportunity to play against different oppositions and test their skills in varying conditions. Fresh from their dominance in the Canadian Commonwealth…
