The Lusignan Golf Club will host the Romel Golf Tournament and bar-b-que on Sunday, November 30, offering a competitive and festive day for golfers and supporters as the holiday season approaches. The event is designed to bring together players of varying skill levels for a welcoming and enjoyable experience both…
Elections Trial: Inspector details extracting videos from party agents’ phones
The trial into the March 2020 General and Regional Elections continued on Wednesday with testimony from Inspector Junior Blair of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters. He appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court as proceedings enter their third year. In sworn testimony, Inspector Blair told the…
Guyana Jewellers Association launched
The newly established Guyana Jewellers Association was officially launched on Wednesday, marking a major step in the country’s push to develop a world-class gold and jewellery sector. The election of the Association’s first Board of Directors took place at Duke Lodge in Georgetown, creating a platform for structured collaboration between…
Air-conditioned squash courts and athlete accommodation in pipeline – President Ali
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced significant upcoming investments in the National Racquet Centre, revealing that the recently commissioned international-standard squash courts will soon be air-conditioned, with dedicated athlete accommodation also planned for the compound. The announcement was made during the official opening of the 2025 ENet Senior Caribbean Squash…
President Ali opens Senior Caribbean Squash Championships with US$25,000 pledge for Jamaica
The team segment of the ENet Senior Caribbean Squash Championship officially opened on Wednesday night in Georgetown, with host nation Guyana aiming for a historic fifth consecutive overall title. The championships, initially slated for Jamaica, were relocated following Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact. President Dr. Irfaan Ali officially declared the tournament…
Sandiford and Joshi lead I-CEE Grand Prix 2 Chess tournament
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) I-CEE sponsored Grand Prix 2 Chess tournament got underway last weekend at the School of the Nations, setting the stage for a dramatic final weekend of play. After four intense rounds in classical style play, Keron Sandiford has established a decisive early lead in the…
New gender equality seal to ensure safety and fairness at workplaces
Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Wednesday launched the National Gender Equality and Empowerment Seal, a necessary step to ensure workplaces take gender equality seriously. Dr. Vindhya Persaud, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, during the launch event at the Duke Lodge Hotel, said this Seal empowers…
Hand-in-Hand launches Toastmasters Club
The Hand-in-Hand Mutual Fire Insurance Company Ltd, Guyana’s longest-established and AM Best rated insurer, has launched the Hand-in-Hand Group of Companies Toastmasters Club—the first official Toastmasters club within the country’s insurance sector. The historic initiative was conceptualised and led by the company’s HR & Administration Manager, Mrs Zaida Joaquin, with…
Police seek two persons of interest as men recover from drive-by shooting in Linden
Police in Regional Division #10 are investigating a shooting in Amelia’s Ward, Linden, that left a 32-year-old vendor and a 36-year-old carpenter injured on Sunday night, November 23, 2025. Authorities are now seeking two persons of interest in connection with the incident. The shooting occurred around 10:30 PM at Lover’s…
High-speed crash at Berbice River Bridge leaves family and visitors injured
A late-night accident on Monday, November 24, left four people injured on the Berbice River Bridge Access Road, Palmyra, East Canje. The crash involved a motor car, PAJ 1625, carrying a 57-year-old driver from Martin Luther Housing Scheme, New Amsterdam, along with three passengers: a 30-year-old woman and a 7-year-old…
