Bas de Leede starred with both bat and ball as the Netherlands opened their account in the T20 World Cup with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Namibia. The Netherlands suffered a narrow defeat by Pakistan after giving their opponents a major scare in the opening game of the tournament in Colombo on…
NSC, Epilepsy Foundation to host groundbreaking workshop on Epilepsy in Sport
The National Sports Commission (NSC) will collaborate with the Epilepsy Foundation of Guyana (EFG) to take a major step toward inclusivity and athlete welfare when they host a one-day workshop titled ‘Epilepsy in Sport- Awareness and Management.’ The landmark event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, from 10:30h at the…
GECOM to fill several senior vacancies as funds budgeted for local government elections this year
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is expected to fill several senior vacancies even as provisions have been made in its 2026 budget for the hosting of Local Government Elections later this year. The disclosure was made on Monday during the consideration of the 2026 budget estimates in the Committee of…
Savita Singh makes history with Chutney Soca Monarch win
(Trinidad and Tobago Express) Savita Singh created history on Monday morning when she became the first woman to win the Chutney Soca Monarch title. Singh performed her song, The Ring, and delivered a drone light show to the thousands who gathered at Skinner Park in San Fernando. Rasika Dindial placed…
$75M budgeted for President’s Youth Advisory Council as opposition questions performance measures
A total of $75 million has been allocated to the President’s Youth Advisory Council in the 2026 national budget, drawing scrutiny from the opposition during Monday’s sitting of the Committee of Supply in the National Assembly. Opposition Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul questioned the lack of a formal report detailing…
With almost $1B more for MoM, Teixeira says ‘slow turn’ seen in way men treat women and children
Consideration of estimates for the 2026 national budget began on Monday in the Committee of Supply in Guyana’s National Assembly, with the Office of the President (OP) being the first agency examined. Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs, Gail Teixeira, appeared before the committee to defend the allocations under the…
$34.6M allocated to Office of Leader of the Opposition under 2026 budget
Consideration of the 2026 budget estimates continued on Monday in the Committee of Supply of the National Assembly, moving on to allocations for the Parliament Office and constitutional agencies. During the examination, Opposition Chief Whip and WIN Member of Parliament Tabitha Sarabo-Halley questioned the allocation for the Office of the…
Gov’t advances plan to staff, operationalise Guyana Technical Training College with $78M budgeted
The Government of Guyana is advancing plans to establish the Guyana Technical Training College, with $78 million budgeted for the initiative in the 2026 budget, which is currently under consideration by the Committee of Supply of the National Assembly. During Monday’s examination of allocations under the Office of the President,…
India-Pakistan match to go ahead as government ends T20 World Cup boycott request
Pakistan’s fixture against India at the T20 World Cup is set to go ahead as scheduled on Sunday after the Pakistan government ended its order for a boycott. The match, the biggest and most lucrative in cricket which is due to be played in Sri Lanka, has been in doubt…
With $50M budgeted, First Lady’s Office to raise additional $35M through fundraising to continue signature projects
The Office of the First Lady has been allocated $50 million in the 2026 national budget and will seek to raise an additional $35 million through fundraising activities to continue its signature social programmes. Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira outlined the plans on Monday during consideration of…
