Press Statement from the People’s Progressive Party Civic: The People’s Progressive Party extends heartfelt Phagwah greetings to all Guyanese at home and in the diaspora as we celebrate this sacred and joyous festival of colour. Phagwah, also known as Holi, commemorates the triumph of good over evil and draws inspiration…
Inaugural ‘Nitro Kart Klash’ set for March 29 in Georgetown
The 555 Speedway go-kart track at Albert Street and Thomas Lands will be transformed into a battleground on March 29 when Jumbo Jet Events and the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) collaborate to stage the first-ever Nitro Kart Klash. Dubbed ‘War on Wheels’, this event, set to start…
Boxing nursery shines at GBA developmental tournament in Berbice
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) staged an exciting developmental tournament on March 28 at the Rose Hall Primary School Tarmac, combining competitive youth action with a heartfelt tribute to longtime boxing contributor Gregory ‘Chassis’ Cort. The event formed part of the Association’s ongoing grassroots drive to strengthen amateur boxing across…
‘A deeply disappointing outcome’- GFF reacts to Guyana’s disqualification from Concacaf Men’s U-20 Qualifiers
The Guyana Football Federation on Monday evening said while it accepts the decision of the Concacaf Disciplinary Committee to disqualify Guyana from the Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship, it “represents a deeply disappointing outcome to what had been a promising campaign for our Under-20 programme.” Guyana and Anguilla have been disqualified…
Guyana, Anguilla disqualified from Concacaf Men’s U-20 competition following on-field altercation
Guyana and Anguilla have been disqualified from the Concacaf Men’s Under-20 competition, following a ruling from the Disciplinary Committee of the regional football body. In their Group D game on Saturday in Curacao, players from the two nations were involved in an on-field altercation in the 86th minute, forcing an…
Security guard found dead along Sophia dam
A security guard was on Monday morning discovered dead along a dam in Sophia, Georgetown. The deceased has been identified as Trelon Frank, a resident of ‘E’ Field, Sophia.Squatting area. Reports indicate that the discovery was made at approximately 09:00 hrs, when Frank’s lifeless body was found lying along the…
Over 3,000 to sign agreements of sale in seven new housing areas
More than 3,000 persons are expected to sign agreements of sale and begin processing their certificates of title within the next two months, as the Ministry of Housing moves to advance ownership in seven new housing areas. Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, announced on Monday that the initiative will benefit…
Woman fined after caught with ganja
Doris Joseph, a 43-year-old woman, was fined $101,000 after she was caught with 338 grammes of cannabis on Saturday while heading to Region One (Barime- Waini). According to a release from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU), the woman was caught with a bulky parcel containing cannabis on Saturday. She…
Two men arrested after ganja, cocaine found in Lethem
Two men — Laurence France and Drawn Williams— were taken into custody after CANU ranks found several parcels of cannabis and cocaine at a Tabatinga, Lethem residence on Friday. According to a release from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU), ranks went to the location based on information received. While…
Porter nabbed with cocaine hidden in Milo, Nestum tins
A 30-year-old porter was arrested on Sunday after Police in Regional Division Seven found him carrying narcotics in Milo and Nestums tins at the Sherima Police Checkpoint. The Guyana Police Force on Monday said the man was intercepted while at the checkpoint at about 10:09 hrs. The police said the…
