President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday reaffirmed that the PPP/C Government remains steadfast in meeting its commitments, telling reporters that Guyanese can expect “major announcements” shortly, even as public anticipation builds around a possible year-end cash grant. Speaking moments after the swearing-in of Regional Chairpersons and their deputies for…
Proactive, people-centered leadership urged as RDC Chairs take Oath of Office
Nine newly elected Regional Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons took their Oath of Office on Thursday afternoon at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, officially beginning their tenures as heads of their respective Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs). Region Ten is still to elect both its Chairperson and Vice Chair. The Oaths were…
Guyana sends more supplies to Jamaica as hurricane relief
Guyana has dispatched its second tranche of emergency relief supplies to Jamaica, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The shipment, coordinated by the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), departed on Thursday, from the AFS Shipping Wharf at Friendship aboard the MV Falk. It is expected to arrive in Jamaica within…
CANU seizes cocaine and ganja in Berbice operation
Ranks from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) intercepted a significant quantity of illegal narcotics during an operation near Sandaka Dam, Corentyne, Berbice. According to CANU, officers acting on intelligence received on Thursday, intercepted a suspect travelling on a motorcycle. A search of the individual revealed a parcel containing 12.1 grams…
Special security plan for goldsmiths, jewellers – Gaskin proposes
At the launch of the Guyana Jewellers Association on Wednesday, Technical Advisor and former government minister, Dominic Gaskin, underscored the urgent need for a comprehensive and specialised security framework to protect the gold and jewellery industry. “Security, I think, is a major concern for any jeweller, and it has to…
Police tint crackdown targets junior ranks, private vehicles only – Walrond
Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, has clarified the government’s new stance on vehicle tints within the Guyana Police Force, making it clear that the directive is aimed squarely at subordinate ranks who have heavily tinted their private vehicles. “This is not in any way to circumvent the senior ranks…
Pres. Ali: Mohameds entitled to due process, but it is not for local courts to try the case
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday reaffirmed that the ongoing extradition proceedings involving U.S-indicted businessmen Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed must follow strict due process, but stressed that Guyana’s courts are not being asked to try the criminal allegations levelled in the United States. Speaking on the sidelines of…
West Indies bowl out New Zealand XI in warm-up game
Fast bowler Johann Layne impressed with a three-wicket haul as West Indies drew their two-day warm-up game against a New Zealand XI in Christchurch. West Indies declared on 346-5 at the end of Day One, and then dismissed New Zealand XI for 264 on the final day. Click here to…
National Open Boxing Championship set for December 19-21
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will close out what President Steve Ninvalle describes as “a busy and productive year for amateur boxing in Guyana” when the National Open Championship punches off on December 19-21 at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. The three-day tournament, the GBA’s final statutory event for 2025,…
Squash and Volleyball leaders hail ‘amazing’ National Sport Awards and facility investment
Guyana’s top sports officials are praising the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission (NSC) for a dual focus on athlete recognition and significant infrastructure development, describing the current landscape as a “remarkable” time for Guyanese sport. The commendations follow the inaugural black-tie gala held to…
