For 71-year-old businessman Harold Hopkinson, the fight for equality in Guyana is deeply personal. Known for his achievements in motor racing and sharp shooting, Hopkinson is now using his voice to advocate for the repeal of laws that discriminate against gay men and for stronger protections against workplace discrimination for…
As Guyana prepares to host the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers from July 8-12 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has made a landmark investment in the future of the sport with the acquisition of its own certified hardwood basketball court. According to a release…
The June Session of the Berbice Criminal Assizes officially opened on Tuesday with 53 indictable matters set to be heard before Justice Simone Morris at the Berbice High Court. Among the cases listed for trial are 46 murder matters involving male accused, two cases of attempted murder, and five cases…
A 38-year-old cane harvester was granted $250,000 bail on Tuesday after appearing before the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court on a rape charge. Lookesh Daljit, called “Willy”, of Lot 14 Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, Region Five, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias. It is alleged that on June 11, 2026, Daljit engaged…
A 22-year-old Venezuelan national lost his life on Saturday night after an electric cycle he was riding was involved in a collision with a motor car along the Bath Settlement Public Road, West Coast Berbice. Dead is Manuel Rangel, who had been residing at Bath Settlement. According to reports, the…
Lionel Messi equalled the all-time FIFA World Cup goalscoring record with a hat-trick as Argentina kicked off their title defence with a 3-0 victory over Algeria at Kansas City Stadium. Messi started the day three adrift of Miroslav Klose’s mark of 16 goals on the global stage, but within 76…
As Guyana’s trade continues to grow, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar is warning that rising shipping costs could place increasing pressure on importers, consumers and the wider economy. Speaking at the opening of the 31st Caribbean Port State Control Conference on Tuesday, Indar said vessel traffic in…
Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond on Tuesday underscored the critical role of regional maritime cooperation in combating transnational crime, warning that criminal networks continue to exploit vessels and maritime routes across the Caribbean. Addressing the opening of the 31st Caribbean Port State Control Conference, Walrond said no country can…
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has pledged continued support for Guyana’s sugar industry, saying the government is investing heavily in modernisation and technology to secure jobs, strengthen rural communities and ensure the industry’s long-term future. Speaking at the 78th commemoration of the Enmore Martyrs on Tuesday, President Ali said sugar…
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday announced plans for the development of a 50-acre industrial hub at Enmore, East Coast Demerara, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to create jobs, support entrepreneurship and expand economic opportunities for Guyanese. The announcement was made during the commemoration of the 78th…
