Motorsport in Guyana is on the precipice of its most significant technical overhaul in decades, as the South Dakota Circuit prepares to join the prestigious GT Challenge de las Américas calendar. Following a high-level “track walk” and technical inspection on Thursday, officials have confirmed that the circuit is set for…
‘I have carried it as far as I am willing’: Martin Massiah on his resignation as Fruta Conquerors President
Martin Massiah has broken his silence on his immediate resignation as President of Fruta Conquerors Football Club, telling News Room Sport that while he is proud of the rapid transformation achieved at the Tucville-based side, the next phase of the club’s growth requires a “different set of forces.” The 31-year-old…
Seamless transfers, efficient diagnosis promised with National Electronic Health Record System
Transforming public service through the use of technology, the Ministry of Health on Saturday morning launched the National Electronic Health Record (EHR) System at the Festival City Poly Clinic at North Ruimveldt. Georgetown. With a promise of efficient health services with faster care and innovation, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank…
GBTI launches private banking arm as wealth needs grow
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) Friday night officially launched a private banking service, targeting high-net-worth individuals and enterprises as the country’s rapid economic expansion drives demand for more sophisticated financial services. The new offering, unveiled at GBTI’s corporate headquarters, will provide relationship-led banking with personalised credit, structured…
$120M digital X-ray machine at Upper Demerara Hospital
The Ministry of Health on Friday commissioned a new digital X-ray machine at Upper Demerara Hospital in Linden, part of a $120 million investment aimed at strengthening diagnostic services in Region Ten, the government said. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony formally commissioned the equipment following extensive retrofitting works to accommodate…
Officials pay tribute to tourism advocate Donald Sinclair
Donald Sinclair, a long-serving tourism advocate, educator and public-sector leader who played a key role in shaping Guyana’s tourism sector, has died, and the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) and the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) are paying tribute to him. Sinclair had more than 35 years of experience…
GTI, QC and PC win on opening day of Schools Basketball League
Government Technical Institute (GTI), Queen’s College, and President’s College secured victories as the inaugural Schools Basketball League tipped off in Georgetown on Friday. The Under-18 competition marks a shift in the local sporting landscape, moving away from traditional knockout formats to a full home-and-away structure. The new format guarantees each…
Walsh named Zimbabwe’s bowling consultant for T20 World Cup
Courtney Walsh will be Zimbabwe’s bowling consultant for the upcoming T20 World Cup. A Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) statement said Walsh had already begun working with the squad. Walsh, the West Indies great who was the first man to take 500 Test wickets, has previously served as specialist bowling coach for…
ICC officials to meet BCB in Bangladesh to solve T20 World Cup impasse
The ICC has decided to send officials to Dhaka this weekend to meet the BCB’s top brass in a bid to resolve the impasse over Bangladesh travelling to India for the T20 World Cup that starts in three weeks. The ICC’s team is expected to provide the BCB with security…
Police arrest suspect in Barakat Landing murder
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder and stabbing incident that occurred on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Barakat Landing, Cuyuni River, which resulted in the death of 27-year-old Matthew Ramlichan. Ramlichan, a pork-knocker of the Soesdyke–Linden Highway, reportedly died after being stabbed during the incident. Following…
