The 2025 President’s Futsal Championship has received a significant boost ahead of its kick-off next week, with Dinar’s Trading coming on board as a primary sponsor for the growing national event. The tournament, organised by the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport,…
Bent St ‘A’ dismantle rivals Back Circle to clinch VP ‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal Championship
Bent St ‘A’ delivered a dominant second-half performance to crush rivals Back Circle 4-1 and claim the VP ‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal Tournament title at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Wednesday evening. In front of a large, vocal crowd, the hosts leveraged a blistering final 12 minutes, spearheaded by…
Police rank in Reg. 1 shooting incident charged, bail refused
Police Constable Daniel Henry, attached to Regional Police Division #1, has been charged with Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Injure under the Firearm Offences Act (Chapter 16:05) following a viral video showing the off-duty officer firing shots indiscriminately in Region One. On Thursday, December 4, 2025, Henry appeared…
GMSA eyes $250M incubator & Uncapped Market 2026 in major growth push
Capping off a year marked by major service improvements, the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is gearing up to launch its UnCapped Market Place 2026 while establishing a $250 million business incubator aimed at boosting local enterprises. GMSA President Rafeek Khan, speaking at the Association’s 30th Annual Presentation Awards…
GOA seeks to enforce greater accountability in improved athlete-support grant
The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) has implemented a sweeping new accountability system for its PanAm Sports Support Grant, stressing that future funding for athletes will be directly tied to measurable performance and rigorous reporting. The GOA held a press conference on Wednesday at Olympic House to formally outline the new…
Mon Repos businesswoman arrested after smashing canter window, mirror with metal pipe
Police are investigating an unusual case of malicious damage to property at Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, after a woman allegedly struck a motor canter with a metal pipe during the Wednesday morning rush. The ordeal unfolded at about 07:10hrs along Mon Repos School Road. According to information received, a…
Shallow to decide on whether he will resign as CWI president
Cricket West Indies (CWI) president, Dr Kishore Shallow, will make a decision by this weekend on whether he will step down from the position. Dr Shallow, 41, secured a landmark victory in the North Leeward constituency in last Thursday’s general elections in St Vincent and the Grenadines as a candidate…
Bartica miner pleads guilty, jailed for one year over ganja bust in Agatash Village
A 22-year-old gold miner was arrested following the discovery of nearly 300 grams of cannabis during an intelligence-led police operation at Agatash Village, Essequibo River, on Wednesday. Police ranks reportedly moved into a makeshift camp where they met the suspect, identified as Nicholas Allen of Potaro Road, Bartica. A search…
GNBS exceeds annual targets, set to launch national quality strategy – Minister Rodrigues
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has surpassed its annual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and is now tasked with strengthening the country’s national quality infrastructure across all sectors. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, said the Bureau will next year focus on a national quality policy designed…
Man stabbed to death during argument
A 42-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Wednesday evening during an alleged argument at Recht Door Zee, West Bank Demerara. The deceased, Peter Michael Rawlins, a porter from Tucville, Georgetown, sustained a stab wound to his upper right leg around 17:00 hrs. Investigations revealed that he was at the location…
