Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. on Thursday defended government’s investment in sport over the last five years, outlining some of the major achievements during the 2026 National Budget Debate. Since taking office in 2020, over $20 billion has been allocated for sport development, with the figure…
Guyana exempt from releasing GDF helicopter crash report – Indar
Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar said Guyana is exempt from releasing the report into the fatal GDF helicopter crash on the grounds of confidentiality for national security matters. “It was a military operation, it was not a civilian flight,” Indar said during his contribution to the 2026…
Huge focus on garbage disposal as Manickchand vows to uplift communities
Declaring “I will never fail, baby,” Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, said communities across the country will be uplifted through improved local government services and targeted investments from this year’s $1.558 trillion National Budget. Manickchand spoke about her ministry’s ambitious plans during the 2026 Budget Debate,…
Fiery focus on youth, culture as Primus and Ramson Jr. clash in budget debate
There was a fiery clash in the National Assembly on Thursday afternoon as Opposition Parliamentarian Odessa Primus and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. locked horns over support for Guyana’s creative sector and youth. In between dramatic jabs, quips, and serious defence of government programmes, a spirited…
Cummings Lodge residents thank President Ali for support
Residents of the new Cummings Lodge Housing Scheme have expressed gratitude to President Dr Irfaan Ali for the government’s continued investment in housing, infrastructure, and social services within the rapidly developing community. One resident shared how the government’s initiatives transformed his life, noting that he was able to complete his…
Guyana records highest-ever January visitor arrivals – GTA
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced that the country recorded its highest January visitor arrivals on record in 2026, welcoming 34,923 visitors. According to the GTA, this represents a 17.2% increase when compared to January 2025, signalling a strong start to the new tourism year. The Authority reported that…
Death by dangerous driving charge, $2.15M bail for unlicensed driver in fatal bridge crash
Jomel Kenny, a 23-year-old resident of Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara, is now facing additional charges, including causing death by dangerous driving, following the fatal accident which occurred on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge (BJDRB) last month. The crash occurred on Thursday, January 29, on the southern carriageway of…
Police probe incident involving 14-year-old East Bank Demerara student
Police have launched an investigation into an alleged incident involving a 14-year-old female student from East Bank Demerara. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday at around 18:00 hrs. According to preliminary investigations, the teen was allegedly transported in an unconscious state to a residence in Sophia by other juveniles. She…
Confront organised crime, protect national assets – President Ali tells GDF
Highlighting the growing threat of organised crime in the region, Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr Irfaan Ali, has called on the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to embrace a broader mandate that goes beyond safeguarding borders. In an address at the GDF’s Annual Officers’ Conference, President Ali urged…
Mandhana, Voll star as RCB beat Capitals to win WPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru completed a stunning record Women’s Premier League chase to lift their second title and inflict a fourth successive final defeat on Delhi Capitals. RCB, who won their first title in 2024, chased 204 with two balls to spare after a memorable innings from both captain Smriti Mandhana…
