The much-anticipated commissioning of the new Demerara River Bridge will take place this Sunday, marking a historic moment in Guyana’s infrastructural development. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, on Friday briefed the public on what to expect at the grand opening ceremony, which promises to be a well-coordinated and memorable…
Sections of old Demerara Harbour Bridge will be used to connect Timehri, Sandhills – Edghill
Sections of the existing Demerara Harbour Bridge will be relocated downriver to create a new link between Timehri, East Bank Demerara, and Sandhills. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, confirmed this on Friday during a media briefing. “For sure sections of the bridge both retractor and acceptor spans and other…
GCB, GOA collaborate ahead of 2028 Olympic Games
Press Release from the Guyana Cricket Board The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) have taken a significant step forward in advancing cricket’s place on the Olympic stage, following a high-level meeting between the two bodies. The discussions centered on Guyana’s participation in cricket at the…
Football mini-pitches for East Demerara and Linden under FIFA Arena Project
President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Wayne Forde on Friday announced a “transformational project” for the East Demerara Football Association (EDFA) and the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA). The Federation, with the support of football’s world governing body FIFA, will be installing two state-of-the-art all-weather mini-pitches under the recently…
Chinese Embassy urges businesses to follow Guyana’s laws
See below full statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Guyana: With regard to the meeting held by the Guyanese government recently on lawful business operations in Chinese-owned and Chinese-operated shops, the Chinese Embassy in Guyana issues the following reminders to the Chinese business community: Apply for business licenses, residence…
Olympic Association unveils official logo for CANOC General Assembly and Workshop 2025
Press Release from the Guyana Olympic Association President Godfrey Munroe and the Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) have officially unveiled the logo for the upcoming Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) General Assembly and Workshop to be hosted in Guyana from October 17-20, 2025, at the…
Trophy Stall golf tournament set for October 5 at Lusignan
The lush greens of the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) will come alive this Sunday, October 5, when golfers from across the country gather for the highly anticipated Trophy Stall Golf tournament. Known for its vibrant competition and camaraderie, this event promises not only thrilling play but also an opportunity for…
Sophia woman robbed of her motorcycle, cash and phone
Maressa Gilbert Mohabir, a 45-year-old woman was reportedly robbed of her motorcycle, phone, and cash along with her bank cards, driver’s licence and ID card. Police Headquarters reported that Mohabir was robbed by two suspects with a cutlass on Thursday night. Mohabir of Section ‘D’ Sophia, Georgetown, was proceeding east…
Pensioner allegedly murdered by younger sister
Police are investigating the alleged murder of 72-year-old Barbara Crawford, a pensioner who resided at Amelia’s Ward, Linden. Police Headquarters, in a release, stated that Crawford died at around 20:00 hrs Thursday. She was allegedly murdered by her 55-year-old sister at a Plantation Ross, West Coast Berbice house. Police said…
Modernisation of stock market could unlock ‘idle’ capital – Economist
Economist Richard Rambarran has commended the government for its plans to modernise the country’s financial sector, describing the initiative as a significant step toward driving economic growth. Those plans, which include a significant focus on the stock market, were reiterated by President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday at a gathering…
