Almost 92 percent of teachers in Guyana’s hinterland teachers are now trained, Education Minister Sonia Parag said recently. A total of 1,345 teachers gradated this year from the Cyril Potter College of Education’s (CPCE). “The percentage of trained teachers in the hinterland after this 2025 graduation will be close to…
Hercules and Smartt honoured with NSC’s Coach-of-the-Year Award for 2024
National cricket coaches Ryan Hercules and Tremayne Smartt were jointly named Coaches of the Year for 2024 at the National Sports Commission (NSC) annual awards ceremony on Saturday evening at the Pegasus Hotel. The duo played a pivotal role in delivering major regional titles across both the men’s and women’s…
Guyana champions forests, biodiversity & Indigenous leadership at opening of COP30 negotiations
Belém, Brazil – 10 November 2025: The Co-operative Republic of Guyana today underscored its leadership in global climate and biodiversity action at the opening of the COP30 negotiators’ session in Belém, Brazil. The Guyana delegation is led by Pradeepa Bholanath, Guyana’s Lead Negotiator for the UNFCCC, and Derrick John, Chair…
Court receives key documents in Mohameds’ extradition case
Extradition proceedings against businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed resumed on Monday before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, with several key documents being presented. During the hearing, the prosecution presented the documents, including a diplomatic note, an authenticated declaration from the U.S. Secretary of State,…
Joy Adams to lead Guyana at FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship
Spain-based professional Joy Adams has been named captain of Guyana’s senior women’s basketball team, which will tip off its campaign on Wednesday evening against The Bahamas at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Five countries- Guyana, The Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Suriname, and Jamaica- will compete in a round-robin format to determine…
Rain forces no-result between West Indies and New Zealand
It seems the weather deities didn’t want New Zealand and West Indies to duke out two T20Is in successive days as rain in Nelson washed out the fourth game just 39 balls in. It means that New Zealand’s 2-1 series lead is now unassailable. West Indies can level the series in the fifth and final game…
Mangal, Dr. Deo cop titles at Banks Beer Cup Golf Tournament
The Lusignan Golf Club came alive on Sunday (November 9) as it hosted the highly anticipated Banks Beer Cup Golf Tournament 2025, attracting 52 passionate golfers from across the country. Despite persistent rain that forced play to be reduced to nine holes, the event was filled with excitement, determination and…
Norris takes control of title race with Sao Paulo win
McLaren’s Lando Norris extended his championship lead over team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri to 24 points with a dominant victory at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. But Norris’ second consecutive victory – which takes him nearly a clear win ahead of Piastri with three grands prix remaining – was…
Two teens hospitalised after speeding driver loses control of car at Bath Settlement
Two teenagers are receiving medical treatment after the car they were travelling in lost control and crashed into two vehicles at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, early Sunday morning. The injured teens have been identified as 18-year-old Colwin Sealey of Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, and 15-year-old Jaden Edward also from…
Berbice fisherfolk applaud President Ali’s $150,000 subsidy
Fisherfolk in Region Six are expressing strong appreciation for President Irfaan Ali’s recent $150,000 subsidy for each fisherfolk. This is part of an effort to better support these workers. Sherilyn Bhagwandin, 36, from Alness, who recently lost her boat to arson, expressed her gratitude for the initiative. “I am glad….
