National youth player Romario Ramdeholl on Thursday got a promotion up the batting order and grabbed the opportunity with both hands, guiding Matthew Nandu XI to victory over Tevin Imlach XI in the second Guyana Harpy Eagles practice game at the Everest Ground. Chasing a small target of 74, Nandu…
Leaders urged to tackle workplace mental health at upcoming seminar
As concerns grow over mental health challenges in Guyana, a new leadership-focused seminar is aiming to shift how workplaces respond to the issue, starting from the top. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, professionals across sectors will gather at the Bel Air Lions Club, Enachu, Section K for a one-day Leadership…
Mentore admits Council delayed relocation of GPHC vendors, promises action this week
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has moved to the High Court seeking orders to remove vendors operating around the hospital, as City Hall now admits to delays in addressing the long-standing issue and promises action within the week. Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore on Wednesday, in an invited comment to…
Substance abuse, mental health issues driving repeated crime
President Dr Irfaan Ali has warned that substance abuse and mental health challenges are among the most critical factors contributing to repeat offenders, urging a deeper, structural approach to reforming both the education and prison systems. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Guyana Prison Service Annual Correctional Officers conference…
Nandlall condemns backlash over mosque visit, urges protection of Guyana’s religious harmony
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has condemned what he described as a troubling rise in religious intolerance, following a wave of criticism he received after visiting a mosque, warning that such behaviour threatens Guyana’s long-fought tradition of unity and coexistence. Speaking on his Issues in the News programme on Tuesday evening,…
Gov’t to reach fisherfolk who missed cash grant as mapping exercise launched
The government is moving to address concerns from some fisherfolk who reported not receiving the recently distributed $150,000 cash grant, with a mapping exercise underway to ensure all eligible beneficiaries are covered. In an invited comment, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha said that while the substaantial part of the process…
Region Two Playoffs: Charity and Aurora advance to next round of Massy U-18 football tourney
Charity Secondary and Aurora Secondary are set to clash in the next round of the Petra Organisation’s Massy Distribution Under-18 Region Two Playoffs following a dramatic turn of events after Wednesday’s matches at the Imam Bacchus Ground. Lorenzo Johnson netted both goals for Charity Secondary In the opening encounter, Charity…
Educational reform not grounded in consultation will struggle to take root – Parag
Minister of Education Sonia Parag has called for deeper collaboration and careful, inclusive reform across the Caribbean education sector, warning that meaningful transformation cannot occur without broad stakeholder engagement. Delivering the feature address at the 2026 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Ministerial Forum and closing of the Regional Education Conference, Minister…
Kilcoy man sentenced to 12 years for rape, three years for assault
A Kilcoy man was sentenced on Wednesday to 12 years for rape and three years for assault of a woman. Anthony Jeffrey, known as “Tony,” 29, appeared before Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty at the Berbice High Court. He pleaded guilty to breaking into a woman’s home and engaging in sexual penetration…
Chahal quits alcohol, prioritises fitness ahead of IPL 2026
Yuzvendra Chahal has prioritised his fitness ahead of IPL 2026 after suffering multiple injuries during the previous season. Chahal, 35, also said that he has quit alcohol in his bid to give “150% for his team”, Punjab Kings. “After the KKR [Kolkata Knight Riders] game, my hip got fractured and later in the tournament…
