See below the full release from the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL): The Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Call for Scholarship Applications, opening on October 1, 2025. Through this new intake, thousands of Guyanese will have the opportunity to…
Cancer Institute launches affordable screening to save lives
Breast cancer remains the most common cancer and leading cause of cancer deaths among women in Guyana, accounting for nearly 30% of cases diagnosed in 2023 and more than 17% of cancer deaths, according to the Cancer Institute of Guyana (CIG). The Cancer Institute has made screenings more affordable this…
US government shutdown begins
(Reuters) – The U.S. government shut down much of its operations on Wednesday as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding deal, setting off what could be a long, grueling standoff that could lead to the loss of thousands of federal jobs. There was…
Protection orders ‘not just a piece of paper’ – Superintendent Daniels warns abusers
Amid concerns raised about how proactive Officers are when responding to reports, Superintendent Shellon Daniels has reminded citizens that protection orders issued by the court carry the full weight of the law and are not to be taken lightly. Speaking during a recent episode of ‘Police and You’, Daniels emphasised…
Extra verifications part of President’s foreign exchange control plan
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced several new policies expected to help local authorities and the commercial banks better monitor the flow and use of foreign currency in Guyana. The new measures— nine in total— were announced during the President’s meeting with several stakeholders of the financial sector, including the Governor…
Housewife, taxi driver charged with conspiracy to commit murder
A 38-year-old housewife of Enmore, East Coast Demerara, and a 30-year-old taxi driver of Craig Old Road, East Bank Demerara, were on Tuesday charged jointly with conspiracy to commit murder. The accused are Anita Varsha Chetram, called Anita, and Akeem Orin Bristol, known as Biggs. They are accused of plotting…
CWI announces International Retainer Contracts for 2025/26 season
Press Release from Cricket West Indies Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced that the Board of Directors has approved the recommendations for International Retainer Contracts for the 2025/26 season, which commences on October 1. Contracts have been offered to both West Indies Men’s and Women’s players following the 2024/25 evaluation…
Simmonds, Jangoo hand West Indies consolation win against Nepal
Nepal came into Sharjah eyeing a historic whitewash, but ran into a revived West Indies side that put on the perfect game. However, that shouldn’t take away too much from their impressive feat of completing their first series win against a Full Member nation. Ramon Simmonds, one of the two…
10 years of fear: Bartica mechanic, family terrorised by jaguar
For more than 10 years, Randolph Branford, a mechanic living in the Five Miles Housing Scheme along the Potaro Road in Bartica, has been living in fear with his family as repeated encounters with jaguars continue to disrupt their lives. Branford explained that ever since he moved into the scheme,…
Education Minister asserts tough stance on bullying, to launch national consultations
Minister of Education Sonia Parag has committed to taking a tough stance against bullying in schools, amid reports of incidents since the reopening of classes. Speaking with the News Room, Minister Parag said the issue will be addressed with urgency and determination. She stressed that stronger anti-bullying measures are needed,…
