Several parcels of cannabis were found in the Mahdia arcade, Region Eight, on Tuesday. Police Headquarters reported that ranks conducted searches in the surroundings of the Arcade, during which two black plastic bags and one small transparent plastic bag were found concealed in a drainage channel. The bags contained leaves,…
Men facing abuse still mocked at Police stations- Minister Persaud
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, has raised concerns about the way men seeking help for abuse are treated at Police stations, warning that ridicule and mockery remain major barriers to reporting. “There is work to be done at Police stations so that when men go…
Keliza Smith secures Guyana’s first medal at Islamic Solidarity Games
Rising sprint star Keliza Smith has delivered a breakthrough performance for Guyana, capturing a bronze medal in the Women’s 100m final at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Pan American Junior Games medalist finished the highly competitive final in a time of 11.59 seconds at the Prince…
Groundbreaking portable life-support device available at Caribbean Heart Institute
The Caribbean Heart Institute is proud to announce the availability and advanced use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). This cutting-edge life-support system provides critical care for patients whose hearts or lungs are too weak to function on their own. ECMO has become one of the most powerful tools in modern…
Curacao become smallest nation to qualify for World Cup
The tiny Caribbean island of Curaçao has become the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup after drawing with Steve McClaren’s Jamaica. The record was held by Iceland, which reached the 2018 finals, but its country is far bigger than Curacao, which has a population of just over…
Firearm, ammo & ganja found at Corentyne
A firearm, ammunition, and a quantity of suspected cannabis were found on Tuesday at Cromarty Farm, Corentyne, Region Six. Police Headquarters, in a statement, said a team of ranks led by senior officers visited the home of a 43-year-old farmer and his 55-year-old partner, a part-time worker, at their Cromarty…
Conway and Santner outdo Hope’s 109 to seal ODI series for New Zealand
Another New Zealand-West Indies game, another last-over finish, another heartbreak for West Indies. For the longest time, the stars seemed to be aligning for West Indies. After Shai Hope’s unbeaten 69-ball 109 took them 247 for 9 in the rain-reduced 34-overs-a-side contest, the visitors would have fancied their chances. And…
Lusignan Golf Club reflects on strong and successful 2025
As the year winds down, the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is reflecting on what Secretary Chet Bowling describes as one of the club’s most successful and rewarding seasons in recent years. From record participation at major tournaments to significant infrastructural upgrades and a rise in female membership, 2025 has been…
Ministry of Natural Resources responds to Policy Forum Guyana
See below the full release from the Ministry of Natural Resources: The ongoing allegations by Policy Forum Guyana (PFG) regarding EITI implementation in the country once again take the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) aback. While we remain focused on the ministry’s primary functions of providing oversight in the sector,…
Nicolette Fernandes, Terry Gajraj & Bert Carter among those receiving Honorary Doctorates from UG
Several distinguished individuals will be receiving Honorary Doctorates from the University of Guyana this year. Those individuals are: Sir Ronald Sanders, Komal Samaroo, Nicolette Fernandes, Egbert ‘Bert’ Carter, Grace Nicols, John Agard, Mohindra Persaud, Professor Clement Sankat and Terry Gajraj. See below the full release from the University of Guyana: …
