The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is set to open its digital box office this week, with tickets for the bulk of the 2026 group-stage matches going on general sale on Friday, May 22. Fans looking to secure their spot at the ‘Biggest Party in Sport’ across venues in…
GPL seeking over $8M from contractor after transmission line damaged on East Bank
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) says it is moving to recover more than $8 million from a contractor after heavy-duty machinery reportedly damaged a major transmission line on the East Bank Demerara, triggering widespread power disruptions on Monday. In a statement issued Tuesday, GPL said investigations confirmed that…
EPA testing noise monitoring system at seawall; rollout planned for hotspots countrywide
by Sharda Bacchus Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun testing a permanent noise monitoring and public warning system at the Georgetown seawall as part of efforts to tackle noise nuisance complaints across the country. Executive Director of the EPA, Kemraj Parsram, during an exclusive interview with the News…
Guyana strengthening disease surveillance, veterinary systems to secure livestock sector
Disease surveillance and veterinary services are being prioritised as Guyana ramps up its efforts to produce high quality livestock and improve regional food security. Agriculture minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Monday virtually attended the 93rd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health. While addressing the forum in Paris, Mustapha…
Focus on ‘forest economy’ part of plans to support 25,000 Guyanese workers in sector
As Guyana celebrates thirty years of conservation under the Iwokrama Act, the government is signalling a deliberate shift toward a “forest economy’ with valued-added forestry, agroforestry, and ecotourism at its core. This new concept is designed to sustain the tens of thousands of Guyanese whose livelihoods depend on the sector….
Guyanese Kevin Christian slams century, six sixes in one over in Commonwealth Cricket League
Former Guyana youth cricketer Kevin Christian was in blistering form on Sunday last, racing to a match-winning century for West Coast Warriors against Punjab Pura in the Commonwealth Cricket League Division II 30-over tournament in New York. Chasing 233 in a game reduced to 25 overs per side, West Coast…
Government has not approved increases in public transportation fares- Minister Edghill
Read full statement from the Ministry of Public Works: The Government of Guyana has explicitly stated that it has neither approved nor sanctioned any increase in fares across all modes of public transportation, including minibuses, hire cars, speedboats, and airport taxis. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, who holds…
Fraser, Yusuf tons light up Diamond Jubilee softball finals
A masterclass in power-hitting from West Indies international Sherry-Ann Fraser and a brutal century from Unis Yusuf headlined the final day of the softball cricket segment at Guyana’s 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee Sports programme. The tournament, played under the auspices of the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc. and sponsored by…
Young boxers shine at GBA developmental tournament
The future of Guyanese boxing was on full display this weekend as the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis Gym took top honours at the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Developmental Tournament. Staged at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis Gym, the event brought together a hungry pack of young fighters from across the…
CPL-UWI partnership opens applications for 10th edition of internship programme
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the University of the West Indies (UWI) Faculty of Sport have opened applications for their joint internship programme ahead of the 2026 tournament. Now entering its tenth year, the initiative continues to bridge academic development with industry experience, embedding students within one…
