Two individuals, a 32-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman, were arrested on Tuesday night after Police seized a firearm and ammunition found in the car the duo travelled in. In a release, Police Headquarters said ranks were on mobile patrol duty in Sophia when a white Toyota Allion motor car…
Guyana’s 3×3 team eyes podium finish at South American Youth Games
Guyana’s push to make its mark in 3×3 basketball at the continental level has taken another step forward, with the nation’s youth team arriving in Panama City ahead of the 2026 South American Youth Games. The four-man squad of Daniel Chisholm, Jaden Simon, Kadeem Beckles and Stephan Duke will open…
Four men arrested after Mon Repos robbery
Four men who were involved in an armed robbery at a business in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, were arrested. According to Police Headquarters, preliminary investigations revealed that two Chinese nationals were closing their business when four men arrived on two motorcycles from an eastern direction. Two of the men,…
FM Drayton cops National Blitz Chess Championship title
FIDE Master Anthony Drayton won the National Blitz Chess Championship last weekend (April 19) at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, Kingston. The fast-paced, action-packed competition was played over 11 rounds to determine the Blitz Champion for 2026, and the FIDE Master proved he was still in the game when…
12 Guyanese deported from the US
The Guyana Police Force has reported that 12 Guyanese nationals were deported from the United States of America to Guyana on Tuesday. Upon arrival, all twelve individuals were interviewed and profiled by the relevant authorities. Following the processing exercise, ten of the deportees were released into the care and custody…
Lynx Logistics backs Marques for local title clash with Allicock
With anticipation building for one of the most significant nights in Guyana’s boxing history, Lynx Logistics has thrown its support behind fighter Dexter Marques ahead of his pivotal showdown with Keevin Allicock this Saturday. The bout will serve as the main undercard attraction to the historic International Boxing Organisation (IBO)…
GSL 2026: Amazon Warriors to start title defence against San Francisco Unicorns
The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) has officially unveiled the full match schedule for its highly anticipated 2026 edition, set to take place at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, from July 23 to August 1, 2026. The tournament will feature five world-class T20 franchises: Guyana Amazon Warriors, Lahore Qalandars,…
Guyana ready to lead Regional telemedicine push– President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali says Guyana is ready to take a leading role in advancing telemedicine across the Caribbean, highlighting the country’s growing success in using technology to bridge healthcare gaps. Speaking at the opening of the 70th annual health research conference hosted by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)…
Grove, Timehri into quarter-finals of East Bank Inter-Village football
On the verge of being bounced out of the quarter-finals, Timehri, who lost their opening match to Kaneville, trounced Friendship to end as the winner of Group D and seal their spot in the quarter-finals of the inaugural Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport’s East Bank Inter-Village Football Tournament, organised…
Caribbean health leaders pushing innovation as key to future pandemic response
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has opened its 70th Annual Health Research Conference with a strong call for innovation, collaboration and resilience in the face of evolving global health threats. Delivering the opening remarks, Executive Director Dr. Lisa Indar on Wednesday said that the region is navigating a rapidly…
