As the nation’s athletes prepare to head to Grenada for the Carifta Games this weekend, Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Steven Jacobs has urged them to represent the nation well, both on and off the field. The local-based athletes, along with officials, coaches and president of…
More choices for women as GRPA introduces Contraceptive Patch
A new contraceptive option has entered the Guyanese market as health providers move to expand reproductive choices for women and girls across the country. The Contraceptive Patch, a 99 per cent effective hormonal adhesive skin patch, prevents pregnancy and was officially introduced locally through the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA). …
NDMA fires two employees over misuse of Tint Waiver system
The National Data Management Authority (NDMA) has dismissed two employees over the unauthorised use of the government’s Tint Waiver Application System, reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance on breaches of public trust. In a statement, the agency said the employees were summarily dismissed on March 27, 2026, following an internal investigation into…
IPL 2026: Impact sub Rizvi lifts Capitals to victory over Super Giants
Impact substitute Sameer Rizvi helped Delhi Capitals recover from a precarious position and claim a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. Chasing 142, Capitals lost KL Rahul first ball and slipped to 26-4 halfway through the fifth over. Rizvi was brought into the game at the fall…
Firefighters under investigation for laptop theft
Fire Chief Gregory Wickham on Wednesday confirmed that two fire officers are being investigated after a laptop was allegedly stolen from a house near the Quamina Guest House, which was destroyed by fire last week. “Yes, we have had issue of that, or matter of fact, we had reports of…
Dozens, including foreign nationals, displaced following Alberttown fire
A massive Tuesday night blaze destroyed a Fifth Street, Alberttown building that housed dozens of residents, including Guyanese, Cubans, Trinidadians, and Venezuelans. Fire Chief (ag.) Gregory Wickham told reporters on Wednesday morning that the building was destroyed, but firefighters were able to stop the blaze from spreading to other buildings…
Youth-driven initiative seeks to honour Berbice legacies with new ‘Hall of Legends’
A new heritage initiative, the Berbice Hall of Legends (BHL), has launched a region-wide search to identify and document the stories of individuals who have shaped the history and future of Regions Five and Six. The project, which held its first large-scale physical outreach at the New Amsterdam Multilateral Secondary…
No plans to relocate Stabroek Market vendors – Manickchand assures
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, has dismissed claims that vendors at Stabroek Market will be relocated within the next three months, describing the reports as “misinformation.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, the minister said it had come to her attention that members of the City…
Ming reinstated as Briggs Light Class champion after appeal
Calvin Ming has been officially reinstated as the winner of the Briggs and Stratton Light class at the MPS Kart Revival, following a successful appeal that overturned a controversial technical disqualification. Ming originally crossed the line first during Sunday’s final, but the celebrations were short-lived when post-race scrutineering flagged a…
Prevention, not just quick response, must define modern fire service – Walrond
The Guyana Fire Service must move beyond being judged solely by how quickly it responds to emergencies and instead focus on preventing fires before they start, Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond said on Wednesday. Addressing the opening of the Guyana Fire Service Annual Senior Officers’ Conference, Walrond described firefighting…
