Guyanese-born Ronley Floyd Bynoe has been extradited to the United States where he will face several fraud-related charges, according to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). In a statement, the DPP’s Chambers said Bynoe was extradited from Guyana to the United States on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Bynoe had been…
T20 World: Allen’s stunning 33-ball 100* powers New Zealand into final
On Saturday, New Zealand had nervously tuned into Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, wondering if they could sneak into the semi-final. Matt Henry was on the way back home from Colombo for the birth of his second child. New Zealand’s build-up to the semi-final was just as uncertain as they waited…
Women continue to outnumber men at UG, dominate GOAL scholarships
Women are graduating from the University of Guyana in greater numbers than men and are also taking the majority of government-funded scholarships, according to Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud. The Minister made the disclosure Wednesday while delivering the keynote address at the Guyana Women & Girls…
‘Motherhood is beautiful, but wait’ – Minister Persaud urges young girls to delay motherhood
Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud has urged young women to delay motherhood, warning that teenage pregnancy continues to pose serious challenges for girls across Guyana. Speaking at the Guyana Women & Girls Summit (GWAGS) 2026 on Wednesday, Persaud delivered a blunt message to young women in…
Archery Guyana targets empowerment with ‘landmark’ Women Across Borders deal
Archery Guyana has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Women Across Borders to boost female participation and leadership in the sport. The collaboration, signed by Archery Guyana President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon and international fashion icon Sonia Noel, seeks to create a “multi-faceted platform” for women and girls to excel…
Happy Acres man charged with dangerous driving, fined for uninsured vehicle
Riyad Ahmad, a 23-year-old resident of Happy Acres, East Coast Demerara, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to answer charges of dangerous driving and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Ahmad was charged under Section 36(1) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02,…
GFF President hits back at claims U-20 players were left ‘undefended’ after disqualification
Guyana Football Federation (GFF) President Wayne Forde has issued a rebuttal to claims that the federation failed to defend its Under-20 players, calling them “categorically untrue.” Guyana and Anguilla were both disqualified from the 2026 Concacaf Under-20 Qualifiers following an on-field brawl in Curacao on February 28. Despite Guyana leading…
Kidney failure patient Diana Parasram gets a new lifeline
For Diana Parasram, dialysis is not simply a medical treatment — it is the lifeline that keeps her alive. After being diagnosed with kidney failure, Parasram began the long and difficult journey faced by thousands of patients whose kidneys can no longer function on their own. Dialysis, a procedure that…
Hicken warns Sergeants against accepting bribes
A strong warning against corruption took centre stage on Wednesday with Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken making it clear that bribery within the Force will not be tolerated. Addressing ranks gathered at the opening of the Guyana Police Force Sergeants’ Conference, Hicken bluntly told those gathered that corruption is a…
AK-47, pistol & ammo recovered as Police probe Berbice robberies
An AK-47 rifle, a pistol, and rounds of matching ammunition were found on Tuesday in an empty lot at Ulverston Village, Corentyne, Berbice. Police said the discovery was made as ranks probed recent robberies committed at Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice. Police Officers reportedly contacted and arrested a 21-year-old construction…
