The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is warning all drone operators and the general public that compliance with safe and responsible drone operation is mandatory under Guyana’s laws. Irresponsible and unlawful use of drones poses grave risks to public safety, national security, and personal privacy. Drone users are hereby reminded…
Vieira endorses Boodhoo for re-election, cites golden opportunity for Guyana’s motorsport
Veteran racing champion Mark Vieira has officially thrown his weight behind Mahendra Boodhoo for re-election as President of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC). In a statement emphasising the high stakes of the upcoming vote, Vieira framed the election as a defining moment that will shape the sport’s…
Two arrested in connection with 8.2kg Cocaine find
The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) on Saturday arrested two drivers in connection with the discovery and seizure of 8.226 kilogrammes of cocaine. The Unit in a statement outlined that acting on information received, officers conducted an operation in Kitty, Georgetown, in the vicinity of David Street, which led to…
$92.4M cocaine, $20.5M cannabis seized in January – CANU
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) in January seized 161.09 kg of narcotics, which included 92.46 kg of Cocaine, 68.39 kg of Cannabis, 229g of ecstasy, and 84g of suspected Crystal Methamphetamine. According to CANU, the Cocaine has a Guyana street value of $92,456,600 and a USA street value of US$2,773,698….
T20 World Cup: Hasaranga and Theekshana spin Sri Lanka to victory over Ireland
Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana starred with the ball as Sri Lanka sealed a win in their first game at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Ireland. Defending a modest 164, the hosts were on the mark from the get-go with their star spin duo leading the way….
T20 World Cup: England hold nerves to pull off last-ball thriller against Nepal
England fought back from the brink to avoid a major shock and beat an inspired Nepal by four runs in their opening match of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai. A month on from the conclusion of their Ashes defeat, England needed Sam Curran to defend 10 from the last…
T20 World Cup: Seifert leads New Zealand to win over Afghanistan
New Zealand pulled off their highest run chase in T20 World Cup history as they opened their Group D campaign with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan. Set a tricky 183 in Chennai, the Black Caps recovered from a parlous 14-2, thanks to opener Tim Seifert’s 65 off 42 balls. The…
New Bayroc National Stadium to amplify talent development and economic growth in Linden – President Ali
The official commissioning of the new Bayroc National Stadium in Linden has been labelled as the dawn of a new era for the town, as it is expected to further amplify the immense talent in sport, but offering athletes a chance to further upskill at a “world-class facility” and also…
Chronic information distortion by Opposition — Ashni Singh
After a week of spirited debates over the 2026 National Budget, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has accused the opposition of “chronic and barefaced distortion.” Dr Singh was the last contributor to the budget debate, a task that allowed him to analyse and respond to each presentation before him. Throughout…
Edu. Minister rejects GTU claims of breaching confidentiality
Education Minister Sonia Parag has rejected claims that she breached confidentiality by releasing “sensitive information” on Opposition Member of Parliament Gordon Barker’s attendance at school during her recent Budget debate presentation. Barker is a teacher and represents the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Party in the National Assembly. The Minister…
