The Guyana Squash Association (GSA) recently met with the National Sports Commission (NSC) in discussions focused on expanding the reach of squash beyond Georgetown and laying the groundwork for Guyana’s hosting of the 2027 Junior Pan American Squash Championship. Monday’s engagement formed part of the NSC’s ongoing meeting and consultation…
McCoy says trust wins elections as WIN MPs walk out during his budget debate contribution
Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, said “trust” was the central dividing line in Guyana’s politics during his contribution to the 2026 Budget debates on Wednesday but not before a dramatic walkout by the WIN opposition. As McCoy rose to speak, all WIN parliamentarians left the…
Housing ministers push back against opposition as 2026 Budget Debate intensifies
Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, and Minister within the Ministry, Vanessa Benn, mounted strong rebuttals to opposition criticisms during the ongoing 2026 Budget debates in the National Assembly late Wednesday, defending the government’s housing record and broader development agenda. Croal, who led off for the housing sector,…
Wharf tragedy: Workers died while trying to save each other
What began as a routine inspection aboard a docked cargo vessel at the Courtney Benn Wharf on Water Street, Georgetown turned deadly within minutes on Wednesday evening, as the four Guyana Port Inc employees collapsed one after the other inside the vessel’s engine room while attempting to save each other….
Police confirm identities of men killed by noxious fumes on cargo vessel
Four men have died following suspected chemical exposure aboard a cargo vessel docked at a wharf on Water Street, Georgetown. The deceased have been identified as 18-year-old Brandon Deonarine, a seaman of Support, East Bank Demerara; 57-year-old Nerwaine Persaud, a boat captain of Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara; 33-year-old Dominic…
Hinterland health services, child screening in focus at Budget Debate
Parliamentarians zeroed in on the healthcare sector as the 2026 Budget Debate continued on Wednesday night, clashing on expanded health services for children and across the hinterland. Dr. Ryan Richards of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) opposition told the House that access to quality healthcare services remains a challenge…
Four dead after chemical exposure aboard cargo barge at city wharf
Four men have died following suspected chemical exposure aboard a cargo barge docked at a wharf on Water Street, Georgetown. The identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed. They are reported to include the vessel’s captain and two dock workers. News Room understands that the incident occurred when…
Chief Justice dismisses bias claim as Mohamed extradition case advances
Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh has dismissed a High Court challenge brought by US-indicted businessman and political figure Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar, rejecting claims that the Government of Guyana and senior state officials acted with political bias in the extradition process against them. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday,…
Police probe discovery of MDMA at Essequibo Coast Secondary School
Police in Regional Division #2 have launched an investigation following the discovery of a quantity of suspected methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) at a secondary school on the Essequibo Coast. The incident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 10:46 hrs, after school authorities reported the matter to the police. According to police, ranks…
Teixeira clarifies entitlements for Opposition Leader
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, has clarified the Opposition Leader’s entitlements concerning security and duty-free concessions. In a Facebook video, Teixeira explained that the Opposition Leader has the same entitlements as a government minister. As such, that office holder does not have personal security; rather, there will…
