The outdoor basketball court at the National Gymnasium will be closed from January 15-23 to facilitate a series of upgrades, according to the National Sports Commission (NSC). The temporary closure forms part of the NSC’s ongoing programme to improve and maintain sporting facilities across the country, ensuring they are suitable…

Virat Kohli has replaced Rohit Sharma as the top-ranked batter in men’s ODIs on the ICC table after his 91-ball 93 led India‘s chase to top New Zealand‘s 300 in the first ODI of the three-match series in Vadodara on Sunday. With the latest update, Kohli has achieved the top spot on the table for the 11th…

Accounting is a field that requires incredible discipline and attention to detail. One must be meticulous and patient, while able to articulate in layman’s terms the results of their findings. It is a subject that always appealed to Rudolph Speid, who flourished as a financial controller in the corporate world….

An Artificial Intelligence-driven education technology company, EduGoal Global, has announced plans to roll out its new digital learning platform across the Caribbean, following a successful pilot in Guyana that signalled the system’s potential to modernise education delivery and management in the region. The platform, which has already been tested locally,…

Phase Two of the Thomas Lands Road project was completed and opened to motorists on Tuesday, allowing road users to access the corridor from Vlissingen Road onto Albert Street. According to the engineer overseeing the works, minor preparatory activities are still ongoing, but the major connectivity points have been opened…

Guyana’s judiciary lost more than 100 employees in 2025, largely to the private sector, government ministries, public sector agencies and emigration, exposing a deepening human resources crisis that is now threatening the efficient functioning of the courts. The disclosure was made by Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire,…

Press Release from the Guyana Football Federation A powerful wave of optimism swept across the Turkeyen Campus on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) as the University of Guyana (UG) and the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that places young people at the centre of national…

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has begun a comprehensive series of meetings with all sport associations affiliated to the commission, signalling a proactive start to the 2026 sporting calendar. The engagement process is being spearheaded by Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, who will be joined by other members of the…

Press Release from the Guyana Football Federation The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Refereeing Department, in collaboration with the Guyana Football Referees Council (GFRC), proudly congratulates Guyana’s match officials who have been appointed to the FIFA International Match Officials List for 2026. This achievement marks another significant milestone in the continued…

Trees planted on the median along the Rupert Craig Highway were damaged, highlighting challenges to beautification efforts around the city. A citizen, who shared these photos with the News Room, said such actions must be condemned and residents should be more vigilant to prevent any recurrences. These trees are part…