Guyana’s Rebel Tennis Club has stood out as its 19-player squad secured a staggering haul of trophies at the recent Jingle Ball Open in St Lucia. The four-day event, held at the National Racquet Center, saw the Guyana-based outfit claim titles in almost every major category, spearheaded by a dominant…
Nine people, including five children, stabbed to death in Suriname
[BBC] – Nine people including five children have been stabbed to death on the outskirts of Suriname’s capital, Paramaribo, police have said. Another adult and child were taken to hospital after sustaining serious injuries in the attack, city police said in a statement. Officers were called to an address on…
Steps taken to curb flooding in Black Bush Polder – Minister Mustapha
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, says measures are being implemented to address flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Black Bush Polder. On Sunday, he toured the area, meeting with residents and farmers impacted by the flooding. After hearing their concerns, he spoke to the media, explaining that the recent downpours…
Campbelle to lead Guyana in Regional Super50 and T20 Blaze; encampment begins January 2
The vastly experienced Shemaine Campbelle has been appointed captain of the Guyana team to compete in the Cricket West Indies/CG United Women’s Super50 and T20 Blaze in January 2026. The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) announced on Sunday that the squad will be encamped from January 2-7 under the guidance of…
President Johnson attends inaugural FIFA Women’s Football Development Committee Meeting
President of the Women’s Football Association Andrea Johnson recently participated in the inaugural meeting of the FIFA Women’s Football Development Committee, held in Doha, Qatar, a significant milestone for women’s football in Guyana. Johnson was recently appointed to this prestigious FIFA committee and will serve until 2029, a testament to…
After court ruling, City Hall orders immediate removal of vendors around Yhip’s Bakery
The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown have ordered the immediate removal of all vendors operating around Yhip’s Bakery at the corner of Alexander and Robb Streets, citing a High Court order prohibiting vending in the vicinity. In a public notice issued on Saturday, the municipality said a…
Budget measures, policies to flow from consultations on social media harm, gambling and substance abuse – Minister Keoma Griffith
Ongoing nationwide consultations on the harmful effects of social media, gambling and substance abuse, including vaping, will help shape new policies and budgetary measures from 2026, Labour and Manpower Planning Minister Keoma Griffith said Saturday night. Griffith noted President Dr Irfaan Ali’s earlier pledged to task a cross-ministerial team –…
Region Four drives 78,000-house-lot backlog
Guyana’s housing programme is facing a backlog of more than 78,000 applicants awaiting the allocation of house lots, with over two-thirds concentrated in Region Four, where demand is driven by the need to be close of economic and job opportunities near the capital, Georgetown. In the last five-year government, more…
Hundreds of contractors express interest as gov’t seeks to build 40,000 new homes
More than 260 contractors have submitted applications to build housing units under Guyana’s latest government programme, as authorities step up efforts to deliver 40,000 homes over five years and respond to rising demand for turnkey housing, Housing Minister Collin Croal said on Saturday. The Ministry of Housing has received 268…
Last dance beckons on the World Cup stage
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 now firmly on the horizon, discussions around team tactics, personnel and fixtures are intensifying. Another intriguing sub-plot is that, for many legends of the game, this may well be their final appearance on the global stage. Many of these players have been driving forces…
