Guyana is set to once again take centre stage in regional amateur boxing when it hosts the Caribbean Schoolboys and Juniors Boxing Championship from August 20-22 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The staging of the prestigious tournament represents another important chapter for the sport locally, as Guyana continues to…
While Jamaica reels from the disappointment of the Reggae Boyz falling short of World Cup qualification, there’s a silver lining that’s striking a far more uplifting chord- one powered by basslines, global reach and undeniable star power. International dancehall sensation Shenseea has landed a major career milestone, teaming up with…
Thirteen workplace fatalities and 64 non-fatal incidents were recorded between January and April 2026, according to Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith. These figures, Griffith said, are “troubling” and “unacceptable” as he called for urgent strengthening of safety systems across all sectors. Speaking at the Occupational Safety and…
Rajasthan Royals completed a successful chase of 223 with four balls to spare to end Punjab Kings’ unbeaten run. Royals’ dynamic opening duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blitzed 51 in 3.1 overs, before the latter fell for 43 from just 16 balls. Jaiswal kicked on to make 51…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) recently continued its community outreach efforts with the distribution of a quantity of footballs to youth in Farmers Field, Plum Park, South Sophia, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots sport and youth engagement. The initiative was led by Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, following…
Creating safe spaces for men to open up, connect and seek support has become a critical focus, as efforts grow to address stigma, emotional barriers and mental health challenges they face. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud was a guest on the Starting Point Podcast when…
A mother and her seven children are now homeless after their Glasgow, East Bank Berbice, house went up in flames on Monday morning. Tricia Wintz, 45, was living in the six-bedroom wooden-and-concrete house with her seven children. Wintz, who is a Constabulary Officer at the New Amsterdam Municipality, told reporters…
The trial into the 2020 General and Regional Elections was abruptly adjourned on Tuesday after a heated clash between defence attorney Nigel Hughes and witness Bibi Aneishaw Mohamed. Mohamed, who was an agent of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) during the 2020 elections, had returned to the witness stand…
Vendors operating at the Square of the Revolution are set to be relocated to a new site on Hadfield Street during the second week in May, as the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) moves to resolve the long-standing dispute over vending in the downtown area. The decision was finalised…
PRESS RELEASE || Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), through its locally produced beverage brands TOPCO Juice Drinks and Savannah Milk, has announced the signing of two outstanding Guyanese cricketers as official Brand Ambassadors. Gudakesh Motie will represent the Savannah Milk brand, while Sheneta Grimmond will represent TOPCO Juice Drinks. Both athletes…
