Desma Pitt, 59, lost her limb after a minor injury worsened due to diabetes complications. What began as a small wound quickly became life-threatening. “I didn’t even feel the injury at first. Then it started turning black, and I got very sick. The doctors tried to save it, but eventually…
The Guyana National Rifle Association (GNRA) has signalled a new era of growth and inclusivity following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Thursday at the Guyana Olympic Association conference room. While Brigadier Omar Khan was returned unopposed to lead the association for another term, the highlight of the elections…
An intoxicated fight between two Sophia, Georgetown men has left one with a fractured jaw and another with a fractured skull. The incident occurred in Mahdia, Region Eight. Police said at about 00:30hrs on Saturday at 111 Miles, Mahdia, Potaro-Siparuni, a 27-year-old male of North Sophia, and a 33-year-old male…
The Commonwealth Centre of Excellence for Biodiversity to be launched in Guyana will prioritise inclusivity, with dedicated engagement mechanisms for youth, women, academia and the private sector. This is according to a statement from the Commonwealth Secretariat released on Saturday which also disclosed that the centre will be governed by a joint steering committee between the Commonwealth Secretariat and…
A relentless campaign by Berbice culminated in silverware on Saturday as they dismantled Demerara at the Georgetown Cricket Club to crown themselves the inaugural Guyana Cricket Board Under-16 Inter-County 50-over champions. Maintaining their unbeaten streak, Berbice utilised a disciplined bowling display and a fluid start to the chase to stay…
The MODEC Tertiary Education Football tournament enters the ‘business end’ as the final eight teams were officially outfitted with full playing kits ahead of a high-stakes quarter-final weekend. At a presentation ceremony held at the Ministry of Education on Saturday, officials from MODEC and the Petra Organisation signalled a shift…
Guyanese boxer Keevin Allicock has received a significant boost to his career through a new corporate partnership with SANY, marking a major milestone as he prepares for his upcoming professional bout against Dexter Marques on March 28. Allicock and Marques are set to appear on the card featuring a world…
Following the successful staging of a Shuttle Time workshop for school teachers in Essequibo, the Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) will host a historic AirBadminton tournament in the county on March 6. The one-day tournament will be held at the Motocross Ground in Mainstay, with action getting underway at 10:00h. The…
The new executive of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) will lift off their 2026 season with the hosting of the Novices/Juniors National Championship set for Sunday March 8, at St. Stanislaus Collage Auditorium, in the capital city. Young lifters from across the country will compete as they showcase their…
Residents of the Four Miles to Seven Miles communities in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) now have better access to water following the commissioning of a new water treatment plant at Five Miles. This is the first surface water treatment plant in Guyana. Bartica and the surrounding areas have experienced sustained…
