(Trinidad Express) Richard Sammy has been announced as Group president and chief executive officer of Republic Financial Holdings Ltd (RFHL), as well as managing director of Republic Bank Ltd. The appointments will take effect on January 1, 2027. Sammy will replace Nigel Baptiste, who has held the position of president…
Gov’t to launch e-procurement website this year to boost transparency
Announcing the launch of a procurement website later this year, the Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, said, “We lead by action.” Speaking at the opening of the 3rd Technology Conference at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Georgetown on Thursday, Minister Ally emphasised the need for…
Fatal bridge accident: 23-y-o truck driver & owner arrested
The Guyana Police Force has reported that the 23-year-old truck driver involved in the fatal multi-vehicular accident on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge has been arrested. The owner of the truck is also in Police custody. The accident claimed the life of 24-year-old Scott Dorwart. The truck reportedly experienced…
ICC and WCA clash over player terms ahead of T20 World Cup
The ICC and the global players’ body the World Cricketers Association (WCA) are locked in a fresh tussle over player terms, including name, image and likeness (NIL) rights, ahead of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. The WCA claims the ICC has sent a version of the squad participation terms to…
Bishop Findlay dies
Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Bishop Patrick Findlay, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Facebook by his daughter, Suelle Findlay- Williams, who is the Head of the Press and Publicity Unit within the Office of the President. “Dad’s passing is sudden, and he will be greatly missed…
Fatal bridge accident: Edghill believes truck was defective
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill shared his belief that the truck involved in the fatal multi-vehicular accident on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge was defective. He also said a team, including three engineers and a mechanic, will inspect the truck and ascertain what went wrong. “They will write…
Demerara Mutual Group commits to insurance for players in Petra tournaments in 2026
In a show of compassion, the Demerara Mutual Group has committed to providing sponsorship to the Petra Organisation in the form of Group Personal Accident insurance coverage for all registered participants during tournaments organised by the body in 2026. The Petra Organisation, the leading entity in Guyana promoting youth and…
Specialised neurological services coming with new $1 billion centre
See below the press release from the Guyana Office for Investment: The Guyana Office for Investment is pleased to announce the successful facilitation of a landmark local investment by Neurospine Services Inc., valued at almost GYD $1 Billion upon completion of all phases, which is expected to generate more than…
Cane harvester caught with cocaine, ganja
Travis Fraser, a 53-year-old cane harvester of Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara, was arrested after CANU ranks found cannabis and cocaine at his house. According to a release from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU), ranks went to the man’s house in search of the narcotics. The ranks found 46 grams…
New York man nabbed with ganja at Cheddi Jagan airport
Bradley Hibbert, a 36-year-old security officer of Brooklyn, New York, was caught with 15.758 kilogrammes (or about 34.74 pounds) of foreign cannabis on Wednesday at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. According to a release from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU), Hibbert travelled to Guyana from the United States of…
