The commencement of paper committal proceedings involving four of the seven accused individuals charged in relation to the deadly gas station explosion at Regent Street, Georgetown was delayed on Tuesday after the alleged mastermind and another suspect secured legal representation and their attorneys requested additional time to review case documents….
Guyanese cricket umpire to represent Canada in WICUA Exchange Programme
Guyanese-born umpire Daniel Singh, who now resides in Canada, is the latest candidate who will soon be participating in the revived and much vaunted West Indies Cricket Umpires Association (WICUA) Exchange Programme. Singh’s participation was approved by the Executive Committee of the Canada Cricket Umpires Association (CCUA) and he will…
Rest stop along Soesdyke-Linden Highway could be developed
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, on Monday convened a high-level meeting to examine the future development and enhancement of several markets across the country, as part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen local economic activity and improve public spaces within communities. The discussions focused on…
Emergency works start to restore bridge linking Vryheid’s Lust to Better Hope
Emergency works have commenced on the bridge linking Vryheid’s Lust South and Better Hope South following severe structural damage caused by an overladen heavy-duty truck on Friday evening. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill and the ministry’s Chief of Bridges, Sherod Parkinson, inspected the bridge on Saturday. Minister of…
Guyana advances major offshore seismic survey
The Government of Guyana (GoG), through the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), is pleased to announce the advancement of the 3D Multi-Client Seismic Acquisition which is being supported by Viridien following an international procurement process that commenced on September 6, 2024. This partnership represents a major step in strengthening Guyana’s…
$13m boost for West Ruimveldt as new recreational space opens
Residents of West Ruimveldt have welcomed a significant upgrade to their local community infrastructure following the official handover of the Gill House Square recreational space. The project, valued at approximately G$13 million, was spearheaded by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport to provide a modern, safe environment for both…
11-year-old Divya Persaud wins Women’s Day Rapid Chess
Eleven-year-old Divya Persaud has further cemented her reputation as one of Guyana’s most exciting junior chess prospects by winning the Women’s Day Rapid Chess Tournament. Persaud, the reigning National U12 Girls Rapid Champion, finished the seven-round competition unbeaten, dropping just one point across two strategic draws to finish on a…
Rihanna’s ‘Fenty’ to be launched in Guyana on March 28
The wait is over! Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin are officially coming to Guyana, marking a highly anticipated expansion for Rihanna’s groundbreaking beauty empire. Beginning March 28th, 2026, Guyana will have access to the globally celebrated beauty brand exclusively at Glamour Beauty Movietowne Mall. “I am so excited to FINALLY…
New Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge in Linden 97% complete; secondary connections accelerated
[Press Release from the Ministry of Public Works] March 09, 2026- The Ministry of Public Works is pleased to announce that physical works on the New Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge in Linden, Region Ten, are now 97% complete. This update was provided to the Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, on…
UG scholar Dr Mark Ram earns PhD with landmark mangrove restoration research project
University of Guyana Senior Lecturer, Dr Mark Ram, has recently completed his PhD in Marine Ecology after undertaking a rigorous four-year academic journey pursuing a landmark research project which focused on understanding and improving mangrove restoration and coastal ecosystem recovery. Dr Ram, who is attached to the Department of Biology…
