Erwin Gentle, a 19-year-old Police constable from Supenaam, Essequibo Coast, was remanded to prison after being charged with the rape of a child under sixteen years. Gentle appeared at the Friendship Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Tameika Clarke, who read the charge. He was not required to plead and was remanded…
Gov’t to introduce strict truck weight regulations for new Demerara River Bridge
The Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge marks a significant milestone in Guyana’s infrastructure modernisation and now, the government is moving to implement tougher weight regulations for trucks and heavy-duty vehicles. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill on Monday said that new limits have been approved by Cabinet and will soon…
GMR&SC launches GT3 Class; Vieira vs Boodram headline Clash of Champions
Press Release from the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) is preparing to revolutionise regional motorsport with the introduction of a GT3 Spec class at the Caribbean Clash of Champions on November 2 at the South Dakota Circuit. While Group 4 will…
West Bank approach road for new Demerara River Bridge to be completed in two weeks
The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the general public that following the official opening of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge on Sunday, and the subsequent closure of the Demerara Harbour Bridge, works will now commence to complete the northern section of the four-lane approach road at Meer…
Minister Jacobs discusses mentorship programme with local sport figures
Steven Jacobs, Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, has announced a major initiative focused on athlete welfare and long-term career planning following a high-level meeting with national sport figures. The meeting brought together a dedicated group of current and former national athletes to discuss establishing a formal…
Vieira vs Persaud: Guyana’s superbike showdown on November 2 at South Dakota
The stage is set for a thrilling finale at the Caribbean Clash of Champions, as Guyana’s two top superbike riders- Matthew Vieira and Kevin Persaud- prepare to go head-to-head for the national championship title at the South Dakota Circuit. What makes this battle even more electrifying is the international twist:…
Guyanese cyclists off to Caribbean Elite Championship in Belize
A team of Guyanese cyclists is off to the 2025 Caribbean Elite Championship, set for October 9-13 in Belize City, Belize. The Guyana Cycling Federation has announced “talented cyclists” for the sojourn, namely Aaron Newton (KFC Evolution Cycling Club), Paul DeNobrega (Continental Cycling Club), Briton John (We Stand United Cycling…
Traffic ‘bottleneck’ at Diamond/Grove road eases – Edghill
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has stated that the Diamond–Grove road expansion project has significantly improved the traffic flow along the East Bank Corridor. The East Bank Demerara corridor is a vital route for commercial and daily commuting and it continues to see major improvements. During a traffic update…
NIS must be ‘modern and friendly’ to Guyanese – Finance Minister
Senior Minister Dr Ashni Singh has asked the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) to work harder on modernising and improving services for citizens, even though he noted that significant progress has been made. Speaking at the NIS’s 56th Anniversary celebration at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on Monday, Minister Singh…
Upgraded E-Service Platform launched for immigration
The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched its E-Service Platform for immigration support services, a key milestone in the government’s digital transformation agenda. The initiative represents a bold move towards providing efficiency, accessibility and transparency. The upgraded online platform allows citizens and non-nationals to access a range of immigration services,…
