High-level delegations from French Guiana and Suriname are expected to arrive in Guyana this week to meet with Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, and officials from the National Sports Commission (NSC) to finalise plans for the 2025 Inter-Guiana Games (IGG), scheduled for December 5-7 in Georgetown. The visit on November…
President Ali pledges unyielding defence of Guyana’s peace and democracy
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has reaffirmed that Guyana is a nation of peace, and one that will defend its peace, as he lauded six decades of dedicated service by the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). Speaking at the GDF’s 60th Anniversary Interfaith Service, President Ali underscored that the military’s foundation…
Rice farmers will not be neglected – Mustapha vows
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the continued growth and resilience of Guyana’s rice industry. Speaking during a meeting with rice farmers along the Essequibo Coast on Saturday, Minister Mustapha highlighted the significant progress being made in rice production under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic…
Queensway Super50 Cup: Demerara and Essequibo share title in stunning tie
A thrilling, low-scoring final of the Queensway Super50 Cup culminated in a dramatic tie on Saturday, forcing Demerara and Essequibo to share the coveted title and the winner’s purse. In a tense contest at Hampton Court, both sides were bowled out for 150, a result that will be etched in…
Lall on pole for GP4; Vieira sizzles in Porsche GT3; Linfoot fastest on bikes
Guyanese Mark Vieira delivered a sizzling run in his newly acquired Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, but it was Group Four driver Quinlan Lall who was fastest on four wheels at Saturday’s qualifying for the Caribbean Clash of Champions at South Dakota Circuit. British rider Dan Linfoot, who holds the current…
Teen dead, one critical following Belfield crash
A fatal crash at Belfield Public Road, East Coast Demerara (E.C.D.) claimed the life of 17-year-old Laron Harris of Dochfour on Saturday. Police said the accident occurred around 14:15 hrs and involved motor lorry #GRR 6089, owned by a private construction company and driven by a 33-year-old Alberttown resident, and…
Probe launched into alleged child abuse, father arrested
A probe was launched into an alleged child abuse case and the father, suspect, is currently in Police custody. The Guyana Police Force on Saturday confirmed that the investigation was launched for the alleged incident of child abuse reportedly committed on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Haslington Railway Embankment, East…
Three hospitalised following accident on No. 19 Public Road
Three men are currently hospitalised with serious injuries following an accident that occurred along the Industry Public Road, commonly known as the Number 19 Road, in East Coast Berbice on Friday night. The injured individuals are: Ganesh Singh, 24, of Hope Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice; Ronald Scott, 25, of…
New products, experiences as Guyana celebrates Tourism Awareness Month
Guyana will promote two new tourism products at Regions Four and Nine, as part of the activities organised for Tourism Awareness Month 2025. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, on Saturday said the new products add to many other activities planned for November. Minister of Tourism, Industry and…
Labourer, 29, allegedly drowns at Annandale
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged drowning of Jagadhwar Mohan, a 29-year-old labourer of Lusignan Pasture, East Coast Demerara. The man is believed to have drowned sometime between 07:10 hrs and 07:25 hrs on Saturday at Annandale Access Road/Sideline Dam, East Coast Demerara. Police Headquarters said enquiries revealed…
