Press Release from Nexgen Golf Academy/Guyana Golf Association In a historic milestone for women’s sports in Guyana, Nexgen Golf Academy has been officially designated as the country’s first and only Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)/United States Golf Association (USGA) Girls Site. This prestigious recognition marks a major step forward in the development of…
First 100 houses near completion at Palmyra housing development
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has announced that major progress is being made on the government’s housing development at Palmyra, Berbice, where 100 three-bedroom homes are currently under construction. During a visit to the site on Friday, Croal shared that 20 of the homes have already been completed, while the…
US strike against alleged drug vessel in Caribbean kills six, Pentagon says
(Reuters) – A U.S. strike against an alleged drug vessel killed six suspected “narco-terrorists” in the Caribbean, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday, the latest operation in President Donald Trump’s counter-drug campaign in the region. In a post on X, Hegseth said this was the first strike carried…
Overweight trucks to be clamped – Edghill
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, has announced that strict enforcement of the 15-tonne per axle weight limit on Guyana’s roadways will commence shortly, with trucks found to be exceeding the limit to be clamped and impounded. Edghill said the government has taken decisive steps to protect the country’s infrastructure…
Fire Service has the tools, now needs the leadership and training – Walrond
Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond says while the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has received billions in investment and now boasts some of the most advanced equipment in the region, the next critical step is strengthening leadership and procurement capacity within the organisation. “We are not wanting for tools. It’s…
ExxonMobil Guyana honours commitment to successful teams in U-14 School Football
The winning schools from this year’s ExxonMobil Under-14 Boys and Girls School Football Championships received their hard-earned prizes at a presentation ceremony on Thursday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue. Bartica Secondary of Region Seven was crowned Girls’ champions, while Chase’s Academic Foundation successfully defended its title in…
Caribbean’s largest inflatable theme park coming to Guyana
Get ready for the biggest bounce of the year! Caribbean MegaBounce, the region’s most electrifying inflatable entertainment experience, is set to transform the YMCA Grounds in Thomas Lands into an inflatable wonderland from Friday, October 31st, through Monday, November 3rd, 2025. With an impressive track record after successful events in…
Punching again! Harpy Eagles Gym returns to the ring
After years on the ropes, the Harpy Eagles Boxing Gym is ready to make its long-awaited return to the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), signalling a comeback for one of the country’s most storied boxing institutions. GBA president Steve Ninvalle hailed the gym’s revival as a major win for the sport…
Lewis, Mohabir steer Transport to win over GCC in GCA U-17 tournament
National youth players Emmanuel Lewis and Dave Mohabir held their nerves to lead Transport Sports Club (TSC) to victory over Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) in the latest game of the Georgetown City Mayor and Friends Under-17, 100-over competition, organised by the Georgetown Cricket Association. Playing at home, TSC were set…
BV Quamina Primary School closed for two days as Education Ministry implements ‘permanent solution’ to pigeon problems
See below the full release from the Ministry of Education: The Ministry of Education (MoE) wishes to advise that the BV Quamina Primary School was closed today, Thursday 23rd October, and will remain closed on Friday 24th October 2025. The MoE assures parents and students that measures will be implemented…
