The ongoing trial into the March 2020 elections resumed Wednesday with Registrar of the High Court Sueanna Lovell making her first appearance as a witness in the high-profile matter. Lovell served as a gatekeeper of Statements of Poll (SOPs) and Statements of Recount (SORs) over the past years. The documents,…
UG engineering students explore Wales GTE project site
Students and lecturers from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at the University of Guyana were given an up-close look at one of the country’s largest developing energy infrastructure projects during an educational visit to the Gas-to-Energy Project site at Wales, West Bank Demerara. The visit was facilitated by the…
FOUR-DAY: Red Force end 20-year drought to deny Harpy Eagles four-in-a-row
Trinidad and Tobago Red Force clinched the 2026 West Indies Four-Day Championship title on Wednesday afternoon, dismantling defending champions Guyana Harpy Eagles by 141 runs at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. The emphatic victory successfully halted Guyana’s quest for a fourth consecutive title and what would have been their ninth…
Fatal accident charge dropped after family withdraws case
The charge of a fatal accident against Naitram Anghad, aged 61, of Lot 23, Number 64 Village, Corentyne Berbice, who was operating his vehicle at the time of the incident, was officially dropped on Wednesday. This occurred after the family of the deceased, Jagdeo Bhimsingh, elected to discontinue legal proceedings….
Migrant Labour laws, human rights protections priority at Labour Ministry – Griffith
As Guyana builds its human resource capacity, Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith on Wednesday said stronger laws and ethical recruitment are a priority to safeguard against labour issues. Griffith was at the time addressing attendees at the Diaspora Stakeholder’s Forum at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. He said…
Hand-in-Hand Insurance backs rising squash star Emily Fung-A-Fat
Hand-in-Hand Insurance is proud to support the continued development of Guyana’s young sporting talent through its recent sponsorship of promising junior squash player Emily Fung-A-Fat. As part of this commitment, the company contributed half of Emily’s coaching fees to support her ongoing training and development in the sport, officially presenting…
Workers’ statements taken as inter-ministerial investigation into treatment of migrant workers continues
Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith on Wednesday said the investigation into allegations by 38 Indian nationals who claim they were subjected to poor working and living conditions while employed at a quarry operation in Region Seven is still ongoing. The minister told reporters at the sidelines of…
Gas Station Bombing: DPP proceeds with charges despite alleged mastermind claiming sole responsibility
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is moving ahead with charges against the other accused in the deadly Mobil gas station explosion case, despite the alleged mastermind repeatedly claiming he acted alone and insisting the others had no involvement. The court was informed of the development on Wednesday when the…
Over 20 persons fined as EPA ramps up anti-litter enforcement
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says more than 20 persons have already been fined for littering as authorities intensify enforcement efforts across the country. Head of EPA Investigations and Enforcement, Surjpaul Singh, revealed that the agency began the strengthened enforcement drive in March and has since seen several persons penalised…
Bissember Jr. revives call for ‘Truth and Reconciliation Commission’ as Guyana marks 60 years of independence
As Guyana reflects on 60 years of independence, attorney and former diplomat Neville Bissember Jr. is urging the country to confront its political and ethnic history more honestly, reviving calls for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to help heal long-standing national divisions. Speaking during a panel discussion titled “Guyana at…
