A 32-year-old resident of Grove Squatting Area, East Bank Demerara, was arrested and questioned as Police conitnue investigations into the major fire at Apaiqua Landing, Middle Mazaruni River. The fire of unknown origin destroyed nine buildings. In a release, Police Headquarters said preliminary investigations revealed that a 40-year-old businessman of…
GCA/Enline Security U-17: Ramzan and Callender lead GCC and DCC to commanding wins
National Under-15 all-rounder Shahid Ramzan and leg-spinner Kaylon Callender turned in match-winning performances for Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) and Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) respectively when the Georgetown Cricket Association’s Enline Security Logistics Inc. Under-15, 50-over competition continued in the city on Saturday. GCC romped to an emphatic 165-run win over…
GFF unveils historic FIFA-backed ‘Youth Ensemble’ national football programme
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has unveiled what it deems the single largest investment in youth football in the nation’s history, launching the groundbreaking Youth Ensemble Programme in partnership with FIFA. The initiative was officially inaugurated on Saturday at the National Training Centre, Providence, marking a definitive shift toward a…
Guyana partners with Toronto Film Festival
As part of efforts to expand Guyana’s film industry and orange economy, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said that the country will be partnering with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). “We’ll have a massive showing there because we’re taking a strategic decision to collaborate with the TIFF officials and…
Ballers Empire crowned national champions in Guinness Street football
Ballers Empire secured a momentous victory at the National Cultural Centre tarmac on Friday night, defeating Leopold Street in a high-octane final to be crowned the new Guinness Greatness of the Streets national champions. The East Bank and West Demerara zone champions walked away with the $1,000,000 national grand prize…
DDL welcomes first shipment of breeding cattle for US$30M Moblissa Farm
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) today announced the arrival of the first shipment of high-yield milking cows from the United States of America, marking a historic turning point for Guyana’s dairy industry. The 89 pregnant heifers, arriving via a specialised Amerijet charter at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), represent the…
Guyana’s Ali, Canada’s Carney explore more investment opportunities
See below the full release from the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada: (May 8, 2026) Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, in Toronto, Ontario. The leaders emphasised the strong ties between Canada and Guyana, strengthened by over 100,000 Canadians…
IPL 2026: Gujarat rise to second spot with fourth straight win
Twenty-eight overs into the contest in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals (RR) were keeping pace with Gujarat Titans (GT). They were 86 for 3 in seven overs, chasing 230. Dhruv Jurel looked like he had excised his slow-batting demons. He was on 24 off 9 and ready to go bigger. Then, Rashid…
Taxi driver stabbed in road rage
A 36-year-old taxi driver of South Sophia, Georgetown, is critical at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was stabbed by another driver at Farmers Field, Plum Park, Sophia. The incident occurred on Friday, May 8, 2026, at about 23:45 hours. Police said the taxi driver was driving along the road…
Motorcyclist escapes police after dropping unlicensed firearm
Police at the Bourda Market Police Outpost on Friday evening attempted to stop a motorcyclist who was riding up the one-way at Orange Walk. However, the identifiable male sped away, colliding with a motor car and a nearby barrier. As a result, he lost control of the motorcycle, during which…
