In condemning the disrespect police officers are subjected to while performing their duties, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, also issued a call for systemic reforms in policing. During his address at the National Road Safety Stakeholder Forum on Tuesday, Minister Benn highlighted the daily challenges faced by police officers….
Guyana to host 2026 Caribbean Archery Championships
Guyana has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Caribbean Development Archery Championships, a landmark achievement for the nation’s sporting scene. Archery Guyana, the country’s national federation, made the historic announcement following a successful bid against Jamaica. Sergio Font, Secretary-General of World Archery Americas, confirmed the decision after a…
Slingerz to battle Western Tigers as Elite League returns to ‘West Side’
After a two-year absence, the GFF Elite League makes its long-awaited return to the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora, and Slingerz FC Head Coach Jamaal Shabazz sees Sunday’s doubleheader as a moment for the West Demerara community to reunite through football. Slingerz FC, the league leaders and unbeaten this…
Guyana and Colombia prioritise security and sustainability as embassy reopens
At an event held to mark the 215th anniversary of Colombia’s Independence and the official reopening of the Colombian Embassy in Guyana, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a clear focus on two shared priorities: citizen security and sustainable development. To commemorate the occasion, a ceremony…
GDF officer injured in Turks and Caicos plane crash, condition stable
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has confirmed that one of its officers, Captain Dwight Bonus, was involved in a single-engine aircraft crash in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday, July 29. Captain Bonus, who was on personal vacation at the time of the incident, sustained injuries and was subsequently…
GDF officer injured in Turks and Caicos plane crash, condition stable
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has confirmed that one of its officers, Captain Dwight Bonus, was involved in a single-engine aircraft crash in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday, July 29. Captain Bonus, who was on personal vacation at the time of the incident, sustained injuries and was subsequently…
Elections 2025: Political parties oppose LGBTQ+ discrimination at town hall
Ahead of the 2025 General and Regional Elections, the Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) hosted a town hall meeting to engage various political leaders on issues plaguing members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community. Representatives from five of the six political parties approved to contest…
Elections 2025: Political parties oppose LGBTQ+ discrimination at town hall
Ahead of the 2025 General and Regional Elections, the Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) hosted a town hall meeting to engage various political leaders on issues plaguing members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community. Representatives from five of the six political parties approved to contest…
Sanctioned Azruddin Mohamed in Parliament could spell trouble for Guyana – Nandlall warns
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has raised alarm over the possible election of United States-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed to Guyana’s Parliament, warning that such a move could trigger serious financial and diplomatic repercussions for the country. Speaking during his weekly Tuesday night programme, Issues in the News, Nandlall warned that electing…
Elections to move ahead as High Court throws out two election-related cases
The 2025 General and Regional Elections will not be delayed, as Chief Justice Roxanne George dismissed two election-related cases brought by Christopher Ram and Vishnu Bandhu earlier this year. The two cases sought to argue that sections of the Representation of the People Act (ROPA) infringed upon the right of…
