President Mohamed Irfaan Ali has been conferred with the Order of Merit Fort São Joaquim, the highest honours of the Brazilian state of Roraima, in recognition of his role in strengthening economic relations between Guyana and Brazil. In his acceptance speech, President Ali described the award as a “singular honour”…
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,…
Two arrested in Linden after firearms, drugs discovered
A 42-year-old businesswoman of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden was arrested along with a 36-year-old male driver of Bamia, Linden-Soesdyke Highway after police discovered several firearms, ammunition and narcotics during a search on Sunday. Police Headquarters reported that the search was conducted at about 01:3hrs at a residence in Central Amelia’s…
Mohameds’ extradition hearing adjourned to Feb. 16 as Nazar falls ill
Extradition proceedings against businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, were adjourned on Monday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court due to a medical emergency involving Nazar. Prior to the hearing, attorneys for both sides and the prosecution team held discussions with Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman, who is presiding over…
Police probe alleged trafficking of Cuban nationals in Georgetown
Police have launched an investigation into reports of suspected Trafficking in Persons (TIP) involving Cuban nationals following a late-night joint operation in Georgetown over the weekend. The exercise was conducted between 22:15 hrs on Saturday and 00:03 hrs on Sunday at a building located at the corner of Charlotte and…
Bramble (136), Bishoo (4-25) spur Albion to massive win over Tucber Park in First Division final
Anthony Bramble stroked a belligerent 136 of a mere 58 deliveries, while leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo bagged 4–25 to spur Albion Community Centre to a massive 111-run victory over Tucber Park in the final of the 2025 Ivan Madray T20 First Division cricket competition at Albion Community Centre Ground on Sunday….
T20 World Cup: Big victory for Zimbabwe against Oman
Zimbabwe opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a comfortable eight-wicket win over Oman, thanks to an unbeaten 48 from Brian Bennett. Oman struggled with the pace and bounce of Zimbabwe’s pace attack at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo as they were knocked over for 103. Blessing Muzarabani blew…
GECOM publishes revised List of Electors for public scrutiny
See full release issued by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM): The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has published the Revised List of Electors (RLE) for 21 days with effect from 7th February, 2026 to provide all stakeholders with the opportunity to check the list for the accuracy of their respective registration…
GECOM publishes revised List of Electors for public scrutiny
See full release issued by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM): The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has published the Revised List of Electors (RLE) for 21 days with effect from 7th February, 2026 to provide all stakeholders with the opportunity to check the list for the accuracy of their respective registration…
Linden gold miner found dead with several chop wounds
John José Marciano, a 55-year-old gold miner of Wismar, Linden, was found dead with several chop wounds on Saturday at a mining camp at 14 Miles Issano, Middle Mazaruni River. Police Headquarters reported that the man was found dead in the mining camp at around 03:45 hrs. The man was…
