The construction of the Tabatinga Secondary School in Region Nine is moving ahead, with regional authorities optimistic that the project will be completed in a few months’ time. Regional Executive Officer Karl Singh told the News Room on Friday night that the construction of the school is about 70 to…
ENet partners with Queen’s College on new internship programme
ENet has formalised a new partnership with the Queen’s College Board to launch an internship programme, creating a structured pathway for QC Fifth and Sixth Form graduates to gain practical technology experience and early exposure to professional careers in Guyana’s growing digital sector. The initiative builds on ENet’s existing internship…
‘Report them’ — Health Ministry warns against directing patients to private facilities
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says no individual should be turned away from public hospitals or health centres, and he is encouraging people to report anyone who refers patients to private practitioners. “We have invested a lot of money into our public system, and there is no reason why people…
Sir Ronald Sanders installed as 11th Chancellor of the University of Guyana
The University of Guyana on Friday formally installed Sir Ronald Sanders as its 11th Chancellor during a ceremony held at the George Walcott Lecture Theatre (GWLT), Turkeyen Campus. He was recognised and warmly welcomed, with tributes underscoring his extensive diplomatic career and regional leadership. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Prime Minister…
CARIFTA trials head to Bayroc National Stadium on Saturday
The race for a seat on the plane to Grenada shifts to the newly minted Bayroc National Stadium this Saturday, as Guyana’s elite junior athletes face the second round trials for the CARIFTA Games trials, as the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) looks to finalise a squad. The region’s premier…
Anna Regina National Stadium to open in March- Minister Ramson Jr.
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., has announced that the Anna Regina National Stadium will officially be commissioned in March, following the opening of Bayroc National Stadium earlier this month. The Minister made the disclosure during the considerations of estimates and expenditure for Budget 2026 on Wednesday…
Police reports could be made over the phone soon
Reporting a crime could soon be as simple as using a smartphone, President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced, as the Guyana Police Force moves to a fully integrated e-reporting system. At the opening of the Guyana Police Force Annual Officers’ Conference, President Ali said the new platform will allow anyone…
New Local Content Portal to slash processing time for new applications, renewals
With the launch of a new digital Local Content Registration Portal, renewal applications can now be processed in as little as three working days, while new applications may be approved within five days for sole proprietors. The portal was launched on Friday and is designed to streamline registration and certification…
Over 5,300 body cameras, 58 CCTV cameras rolled out to boost crime detection
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has rolled out thousands of new technological tools as part of an aggressive crime-fighting strategy that is already showing measurable results. Speaking at the Force’s Annual Officers’ Conference recently, Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken revealed that 5,384 body-worn cameras have been deployed nationwide to strengthen…
Children’s Mash 2026 opens with calypso, poetry and new digital scoring system
Young performers from across Guyana took centre stage at the National Cultural Centre on Wednesday as the Ministry of Education opened the National Calypso and Dramatic Poetry Competitions for Children’s Mashramani 2026. The event, organised by the Ministry’s Unit of Allied Arts, marked the first day of a three-day programme…
