Drowning has been confirmed as the cause of death for two security guards who perished after their boat capsized in the Puruni River, Middle Mazaruni, earlier this week. The deceased have been identified as 37-year-old Jerwayne Grimmond of Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara, and 35-year-old Kevis Robin of No. 30…
‘Don’t call me, let the Police do their job’ – Phillips sends strong message to influential figures
Acting President and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has urged public officials and persons of influence to lead by example and stop meddling in the work of traffic ranks, warning that such interference weakens efforts to make the country’s roads safer. He was speaking on Friday at the official…
Parag hails educators as ‘nation builders’ as over 1,300 graduate from CPCE
Some 1,345 new teachers graduated from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) on Friday after successfully completing training in different fields; it marks one of the largest graduating cohort in the country’s history. Held under the theme, “Empowering Educators, Inspiring Futures: A Legacy of Excellence,” the ceremony which was…
National Sports Awards to shine in first-ever ‘Black Tie’ affair at Pegasus
Press Release from the National Sports Commission The National Sports Commission (NSC) will on Saturday night (November 8) host its first-ever black-tie edition of the National Sports Awards, a landmark event that promises to elevate the prestige and presentation of Guyana’s top sporting honour. The gala takes place from 19:00h…
‘Good start’ for Norris as he takes sprint pole
McLaren’s Lando Norris said taking pole position for Saturday’s sprint race was a “good start” to his Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend. The Briton said he was “confident” in dry conditions, but the sprint – which is due to start at 14:00 GMT, 11:00 in Sao Paulo – could be…
Teamwork at heart of Shan Seejatan’s unapparelled success in motorsport
In a sport defined by speed and silverware, the Top Power Racing team, led by Chief Mechanic Brian TenPow, continues to set an almost unreachable standard in Guyanese motorsport. At the heart of this success is Shan Seejatan, who recently clinched a staggering eighth Group Two Championship, a feat that…
Chanderpaul, Imlach and Anderson in camp ahead of West Indies Test tour of New Zealand
Guyanese batting trio- Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Tevin Imlach and Kevlon Anderson- is part of a West Indies high-performance camp in Antigua ahead of the Test series against New Zealand in December. Below is the full text of a release issued by Cricket West Indies on Friday. Cricket West Indies (CWI) has…
Special needs, counselling among new specialised programmes to be offered by CPCE – Parag
The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) has expanded its curriculum to include several new specialised programmes aimed at strengthening teacher training and promoting inclusive education. Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, announced on Friday during CPCE’s graduation ceremony held at the National Stadium, Providence, where 1,345 teachers graduated. For the…
Banks Beer Cup golf tournament set for November 9 at Lusignan
The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) will once again host one of Guyana’s most exciting and anticipated tournaments, the Banks Beer Cup, on Sunday, November 9, beginning at 08:00h. The competition will be played under the Medal Play format over 18 holes, challenging golfers to demonstrate both skill and precision on…
Energy transition must be fair, not protect the rich – President Ali
As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed the need for countries to transition from their dependence on fossil fuels to more renewable sources of energy. However, he emphasised this shift must be fair and practical. “Simple calls for new [oil] producers…
