Entries have officially closed for the fourth running of the Mouttet Mile, now the richest race in the Caribbean with a staggering US$300,000 purse. The final field of 15 has been declared for the December 6 event, and what has emerged is not only the deepest line-up in the race’s…
New gov’t projects must dedicate 10% to persons with disabilities, says President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced a major policy shift requiring that every new government project dedicate at least 10 percent of its space to supporting persons living with disabilities. This move, he said, is part of a broader effort to ensure persons living with disabilities benefit from equal…
Police find ganja in White Oats packets at Ogle Airport
The Guyana Police Force is investigating the discovery of suspected cannabis in cargo at an Airways facility at Eugene F. Correia International Airport, Ogle. At around 11:25hrs on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, searches of cargo revealed thirteen small zip-lock bags containing a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected…
Businessman arrested as Police seize firearms, ammo and cash in Linden
The Guyana Police Force is investigating the discovery of firearms, ammunition, and cash following an operation conducted on Wednesday, at Redwood Crescent, Mackenzie, Linden. A 30-year-old businessman residing at the address was taken into custody during the operation. Police conducted a search of the house and, in a bedroom on…
Man charged for fatal Enmore hit-and-run
Ganesh Racktoo, 55, of Lot 365 Enmore, East Coast Demerara, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a hit-and-run incident on October 25 that left a local man dead. The fatal collision occurred around 17:50hrs on the Enmore Access Road when 43-year-old Charran Suresh of Newtown, Enmore,…
Kohli and Gaikwad hit tons, but Markram powers South Africa in high-octane chase
South Africa completed the joint-highest chase in the history of one-day internationals in India as they passed a target of 359 to win by four wickets in Naya Raipur. Aiden Markram hit 110 from the top of the order, while Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis both made half-centuries as the…
Rifle found in Unamco as Police sees surge in illegal firearm recoveries
Police have launched an investigation after an intelligence-led operation unearthed a suspected RF-15 rifle and ammunition at 77 Miles, Unamco Road, the latest in a growing series of firearm finds reported across Guyana this week. The discovery was made at about 11:30 hrs on Tuesday during routine patrols in the…
Grand Coastal Hotel named Guyana Tourism Awards ‘Hotel of the Year’
Grand Coastal Hotel has been named Hotel of the Year at the 2025 Guyana Tourism Awards & Gala, reaffirming its position as one of the country’s most consistently high-performing hospitality companies. This award adds to a growing list of accolades, following the property’s double victory at the 2024 Tourism and…
$50,000 one-off grant for persons with disabilities – Pres. Ali announces
All persons living with disabilities in Guyana will receive a one-off $50,000 cash grant before the end of this month, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Wednesday. “I am pleased to announce that I have instructed that a one off grant of $50,000 be paid to every disabled person before…
50 new telemedicine sites expected as digital health accelerates
As the Government of Guyana continues to accelerate its push toward a modern, technology-driven health system, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony said additional telemedicine sites will be opened across the nation. Dr. Anthony said this is among the groundbreaking digital health initiatives underway. “We have one of the most…
