The Day, Night Care and Early Childhood Development Centre at Anna Catherina, Region Three, officially opened its doors on Monday, delivering on a commitment to expand access to safe and reliable childcare for working families. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, confirmed the centre is fully…
Police probe two separate firearm incidents in Regions Nine and Four
Police are investigating two separate firearm-related incidents that occurred on Monday night in Regions Nine and Four ‘C’, resulting in the recovery of illegal weapons and the arrest of two men. In the first incident, ranks in Regional Division #9 responded around 19:05 hrs to a report of threatening behaviour…
From housekeeper to health coach: Linda Barker changing lives
At 5 a.m., while most of the country is still asleep, Linda Barker is already coaching someone through pain, sweat, and self-doubt. Not because she has to—but because she promised herself years ago that her generation would not inherit poor health as a legacy. At just 32 years old, Barker…
Hockey Board “excited and optimistic” about “robust” Budget 2026
The Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) said it is “excited and optimistic” about the presentation of another “robust” Budget 2026, which includes great investment in sport and national development. “Sustained national investment is key to strengthening programmes, improving access, and creating better opportunities for athletes at every level,” the GHB said…
Three seriously injured in truck/car collision in West Berbice
A serious accident along the Brahan Public Road in West Coast Berbice on Monday morning left three persons injured following a collision between a truck and a car. Reports indicate that at around 5:00 hrs, a car bearing registration number PAN 852, driven by 25-year-old Vinod Rahim and transporting passengers…
Boxing Association to commence 2026 season with Michael Parris U-16 and Youth tournament
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will officially punch off its 2026 calendar of activities on February 7 with the staging of the Michael Parris Under-16 and Youth boxing tournament at the Pace and Power Gym in Albouystown. The event, hosted at the gym operated by coach Clifton Barker, forms a…
Two-time champions West Indies bring power and depth to T20 World Cup
Group fixtures vs Scotland in Kolkata, February 7 vs England in Mumbai, February 11 vs Nepal in Mumbai, February 15 vs Italy in Kolkata, February 19 Big picture: WI with depth and power Six-hitting is how West Indies won their last ICC title, in 2016, and the squad they have picked for the T20…
Pawandeep to be joined by Indian Idol’s Chetna Bhardwaj for Feb. 28 Guyana concert
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has announced that Indian Idol sensation Pawandeep Rajan will be joined on stage by acclaimed vocalist Chetna Bhardwaj for his highly anticipated concert in Guyana on February 28. The performance, which is set to take place at the Dharmic Rama Krishna School Tarmac at Pattensen,…
Guyana and Belize strengthen bilateral ties with new cooperation agreements
Guyana and Belize on Monday deepened their bilateral relationship with the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at expanding cooperation in key areas including security, education, tourism, digital transformation, and investment. The agreements reaffirm the two CARICOM states’ long-standing diplomatic ties and shared commitment to peaceful cooperation,…
No spin! Minister Jacobs says criticism must be grounded in facts, not rhetoric and fiction
A veteran is what Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Steven Jacobs boldly called himself on Monday night as he presented his maiden address to the National Assembly during the 2026 National Budget debate. The former national off-spinner chose the self-proclaimed title for not once referring to…
