The Chairpersons of eight Parliamentary Committees were elected on Monday, after Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir convened a series of meetings. In a release from the Parliament Office, the meetings commenced at 10:30 hrs in the Chamber of the Public Buildings, Brickdam. Members were given the option to…
Over 420,000 cash grants processed to date – Finance Minister
June 15, 2026 – As the Government of Guyana continues the National $100,000 Cash Grant distribution process, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh said the distribution process has been continuing smoothly with more citizens having received the grant since the last…
Local company forges new partnership to expand marketing, communications capabilities
Georgetown, Guyana – As Guyana’s economy continues its rapid transformation and businesses compete in an increasingly dynamic marketplace, Sonic Business Services and Lonsdale Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising Limited have formalised a strategic partnership designed to deliver expanded marketing, communications and business solutions to clients operating in Guyana and across the…
Venezuelan construction worker remanded on firearm, ammo charges
A 27-year-old Venezuelan construction worker has been remanded to prison after appearing before the Wales Magistrate’s Court on firearm and ammunition-related charges. Jonathan David Gans of Great Diamond, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Rondell Weever on Monday, June 15, 2026, where he was charged with possession of a firearm…
Guyana look to ‘global future’ as GFF President talks broadcast and development at FIFA summit
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has wrapped up what it calls a “productive” stint at the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2026 in Miami, with big-screen broadcasting and grassroots development high on the agenda. GFF President Wayne Forde and General Secretary Pushpargha Chattopadhyay were stateside as FIFA gathered all 211 member…
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: Uninspired Belgium held by impressive Egypt
An entertaining draw in Seattle saw an uninspired Belgium rescue a point through a Mohamed Hany own goal, cancelling out Emam Ashour’s stunning first-half strike for an outstanding Egypt side. Egypt took a deserved lead in the 19th minute when talisman Mohamed Salah turned provider, setting up Ashour to fire…
Ashley Khalil wins silver at Pan Am Masters
Ashley Khalil’s superb run at the PanAm Masters Squash Championships ended in heartbreak as Chile’s Anita Pinto fought back to deny the Guyanese star gold in a tense four-game final in Medellín. Khalil had carried a flawless record into the showpiece match in Colombia, having systematically dismantled the draw without…
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: Debutants Cape Verde earn stunning draw against Spain
Debutants Cape Verde produced one of the biggest World Cup shocks of recent times by holding Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta. The third-smallest country in terms of population to qualify for a World Cup, Cape Verde were 67th in Fifa’s latest rankings and many expected them to be…
Nominations open for 2026 CARICOM Farmer of the Year Awards
Farmers and young agri-preneurs across the Caribbean are being encouraged to step into the spotlight as nominations officially open for the 2026 CARICOM Farmer of the Year Award and the Ministers of Agriculture Young Farmer of the Year Award. The awards recognise the outstanding contributions of farmers and agricultural enterprises…
Man displayed unusual behaviour before Sophia fire – family recounts
Relatives of a man now at the center of an investigation into a devastating fire in North Sophia on Sunday say they are still struggling to understand what happened, describing his behaviour in the hours before the blaze as unusual and deeply concerning. The fire, which occurred at Lot 10…
