The Ministry of Education has announced that the recently commissioned Bayroc National Stadium in Linden will host the National Secondary Schools Athletics Championships in 2027. The announcement came during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Championships on the West Coast of Demerara, marking a significant milestone in the government’s strategy…
Appeals of dead Bartica massacre convicts dismissed; two survivors resentenced to life
The Court of Appeal on Wednesday dismissed the appeals of two deceased convicts in the Bartica massacre case and resentenced the two surviving appellants to life imprisonment. The unanimous decision was delivered by Justice Jo-Ann Barlow. The appeals were filed by Mark Royden Williams, Dennis Williams, Clebert Reece called “Chichi,”…
Regional Four-Day Prep: Harpy Eagles to play three practice matches starting March 12
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) on Tuesday evening announced a pool of players selected for a series of practice matches under the Guyana Harpy Eagles programme as preparations intensify for the upcoming regional season. “The programme forms part of the Board’s strategic preparation for the next edition of the West…
Videsh Persaud latest winner in National Top Flight Golf League
The National Top Flight Golf League continues to deliver exciting competition at Lusignan Golf Course with another closely contested round that saw Videsh Persaud emerge as the day’s top performer. Persaud produced a solid round of Gross 85, and with his 18 Handicap converted that into an impressive Net 67…
Two more illegal mining operations dismantled, equipment seized
The Ministry of Natural Resources hereby advises that its intensified enforcement exercise against illegal mining activities continues to yield considerable results across Guyana’s mining districts. A coordinated operation conducted by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and the Guyana Police Force, led to the discovery of two illegal mining…
Drivers must keep licence in possession at all times – Police Inspector
Motorists are being reminded that failing to carry a physical driver’s licence or update their address on it can lead to penalties. Refusing to declare a present address is also a ticketable offence. Inspector Naresh Khanoo, who oversees traffic in Regional Division Three (Essequibo Islands–West Demerara) recently made this disclosure…
Gov’t moves to strengthen kidney care as amputations rise
Concerned about a rise in amputations among diabetic patients, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said the government is strengthening efforts to improve diabetes management and kidney care in Guyana. Speaking at a conference in observance of World Kidney Day, the Health Minister said the complications emerging are worrying. As such,…
Andrew Bailey, Omar Satar cop Novice and Junior Best Lifter accolades
The new executive of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) lifted off its 2026 season on a high with the hosting of the National Sports Commission and Fitness Express sponsored Novices and Juniors Championship at the St. Stanislaus College Auditorium on Sunday last, when the world celebrated International Women’s Day….
More than 100 children battling kidney disease, new grant to boost healthcare
Health authorities have found that more than 100 children are battling kidney disease, and a passionate local doctor has helped Guyana secure a grant to enhance much-needed pediatric care. Pediatric nephrologist, Dr. Ahreefa Alladin on Tuesday disclosed that the Georgetown Public Hospital was approved the grant which can over time…
‘We’ve come too far’ – Extradition cannot grind to a halt because Azruddin is opposition leader, Court of Appeal hears
Trinidadian Senior Counsel Douglas Mendes told the Guyana Court of Appeal on Tuesday that the extradition process involving U.S indicted businessmen Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed cannot be halted simply because one of the men being sought by the United States has since entered politics and is an opposition figure. “We…
