Major upgrades to the Rosignol Daily Market are progressing smoothly and are on track for completion within three months, according to Regional Chairman Ricardo Phillips. As part of the upgrade, new washroom facilities will also be constructed to better accommodate both vendors and patrons, significantly improving sanitation and overall comfort…
Gov’t allocated homes cannot be rented or sold within first 10 years – Housing Minister reminds
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has issued a firm warning to beneficiaries of the government’s housing programme, stressing that state-allocated homes cannot be resold, at least not within the first 10 years of ownership. Croal made the remarks during the recent launch of the Hyde Park Homestead Project, expressing concern…
Guyana returns to UAE SWAT Challenge 2026
Guyana will once again take its place on the global tactical stage when its elite police [SWAT] unit competes in the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious international law enforcement competitions, hosted annually in Dubai. The Guyanese team will go head-to-head with top-tier tactical units…
Visitors’ contributions to make big impact as Tourism Development Fund revived
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) has officially relaunched the Tourism Development Fund (TDF), renewing a private-sector push to channel visitor contributions into the long-term growth of Guyana’s tourism industry. The relaunch took place on January 29 at Cara Lodge during THAG’s members’ meeting, bringing together tourism operators,…
Star Rentals opens new location at Blankenburg
Former national cricketer and proprietor of Star Rentals, Lennox Cush, has opened his third major business branch in Blankenburg, West Coast Demerara, marking a significant expansion into the rapidly developing Region Three. The new facility builds on the success of the branches in Campbellville and New Amsterdam. Cush, a key…
Sir Clive Lloyd nominated to be next President of Lancashire Cricket
Lancashire Cricket is delighted to announce that Sir Clive Lloyd CBE has accepted a nomination by the Board to become the Club’s next President. Following former President Dame Sarah Storey taking on the role of Interim Chair, the Board has unanimously supported the nomination of one of Lancashire’s most decorated…
Work advances on low-income housing at La Reconnaissance with $2.5 billion investment
More than $2.5 billion has been plugged into infrastructure development to support the construction of low-income housing at the La Reconnaissance scheme on the East Coast of Demerara, with work now about 50% complete on a batch of two-bedroom homes, Housing Minister Collin Croal has said. Croal made the remarks…
Everest Masters thump Lusignan Masters by 122 runs in T20 match-up
Everest Masters produced a ruthless batting display followed by disciplined bowling to register a comprehensive 122-run victory over Lusignan Masters in their T20 encounter at the Enterprise Sports Club Ground on Sunday. Batting first, Everest piled on an imposing 212-4 from 20 overs. The innings was built around a series…
Campbellville welcomes Guyana’s first all-weather basketball court
The community of Campbellville welcomed Guyana’s first PVC plastic all-weather basketball court, a G$39 million facility aimed at improving player safety and expanding access to sport. The court fulfils a commitment made by the government during the construction of the Conversation Tree four-lane road project, which displaced the previous community…
Guyana launches biometric attendance system in schools to track teacher presence
Teachers at some schools in Guyana will soon be required to clock their attendance using a biometric system, with Education Minister Sonia Parag stressing that the initiative is not punitive but is aimed at ensuring students receive consistent instruction. The move follows a school visit Parag made early in the…
