Minister of Housing, Collin Croal says the first batch of 110 young professional houses under construction at Palmyra, Region Six, is expected to be completed by the end of June, as work continues at an advanced pace. During a recent visit to the housing development, Croal said the project is…
Hurricanes, Red Force match abandoned as pitch deemed dangerous- CWI
See below statement by Cricket West Indies Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that the second match of the Leeward Islands Hurricanes vs Trinidad and Tobago Red Force bilateral series in the 2026 West Indies Championship has been abandoned as a draw due to dangerous pitch conditions at the Sir…
Prolific Pitamber claims third national chess title of 2026
PRESS RELEASE || After nine gruelling rounds of rapid chess, Candidate Master Sachin Pitamber emerged as the winner of the Readymix Concrete 2026 National Rapid Chess Tournament last Saturday, at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, Kingston. In the fast paced event, players were each allotted 15 minutes on the…
GECOM vessel hits riverbank, nine rescued before boat destroyed by fire
A vessel owned by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) struck the riverbank on Sunday evening near Morawhanna in Region One, while heading to Kumaka with nine passengers onboard. The incident occurred around 19:15 hrs under poor visibility due to rainfall. In a press statement, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) said…
Driver arrested days after Williamsburg hit-and-run accident
A driver was arrested nine days after a hit-and-run accident along the Williamsburg, Corentyne Public Road. Mukesh Mathur, a 35-year-old resident of Clifton Settlement, Corentyne, was injured in the accident that occurred on April 11. Mathur was reportedly riding a motorcycle along the public road when a 35-year-old driver swerved…
ENet Opens Its 16th Store, Now in Parika
ENet has officially opened its 16th retail location, continuing its countrywide expansion with a new store at Lotus Mall, Parika, East Bank Essequibo. Residents of Parika and surrounding communities can now access ENet’s full suite of mobile, internet, and TV services, alongside a wide range of devices, including the Unnecto…
Saint Lucia delegation visits Guyana to examine advancements in special education
The Ministry of Education today welcomed a high-level delegation from Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Education, Youth Development, Sports and Digital Transformation, currently on an official visit to Guyana from April 19 to 25, 2026. The visit is aimed at observing and engaging with Guyana’s best practices and notable advancements in…
Boxing Association hails Harvey’s bronze medal performance at South American Youth Games
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) is celebrating a significant milestone after rising talent Ken Harvey secured a bronze medal at the fourth edition of the South American Youth Games in Panama City. Harvey, who represents the Andrew Lewis Gym in Albouystown, delivered a string of impressive performances to earn Guyana’s…
Govt eyes nationwide expansion of onion production after Region Nine success
The government plans to help farmers increase onion production after a successful harvest of about 2,600 bags in Region Nine. During a visit to the A. Wahab Imports’ bond in Georgetown on Monday, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha stated that around 2,000 bags have already been transported and are currently…
Massy School Football: Chase, Santa Rosa, Charlestown and West Ruimveldt through to semi-finals
The 12th Massy Distribution Under-18 School tournament has been narrowed to four teams after Sunday produced a goal-laden afternoon of drama at the Queen’s College Ground. Chase’s Academic Foundation provided the day’s headline, sending a chilling warning to their rivals with a ruthless 11-2 demolition of Region Seven’s Three Mile…
