The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning is continuing to expand its digital recruitment push, with its Job Bank platform helping to connect hundreds of Guyanese to employment opportunities over the years. “This is not some fancy tech gimmicks. It is a simple online platform where employers post jobs and…
Toka Village wins community-based tourism award
Georgetown, Guyana (April 30, 2026): Guyana continues to gain regional recognition for its commitment to sustainable and community-led tourism, with Toka Village (Inni Lodge), Region 9, being named the winner of the Community-Based Tourism Award at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Sustainable Tourism Awards 2026. According to the CTO, the…
IPL 2026: Impactful Holder shines in Titans’ win over RCB
Jason Holder was so omnipresent that his involvement in five dismissals enabled the Gujarat Titans (GT) to bowl Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) out for 155 in Ahmedabad. Such a middling chase was right up the alley of Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan, but once GT lost both their openers in the powerplay, their soft underbelly was exposed…
G/town solid waste increased by 20%
Georgetown is now generating an estimated 20 per cent more solid waste than it did in 2020, placing significant pressure on an already stretched municipal collection system, according to City Councillor Lelon Saul. Saul recently revealed that the Georgetown Mayor and City Council has grappled with a significant increase of…
Local joint venture commissions landmark waste management technology
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 30, 2026) Sustainable Environmental Solutions (SES), a proudly local joint venture established by Gaico Construction, Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI), and Lamor Corporation, has commissioned its state-of-the-art iNOVaTHERM technology, marking a transformative step forward for environmentally responsible waste management in Guyana’s rapidly expanding oil and gas…
2020 Elections trial: Spreadsheet saga in focus as Court visits GECOM headquarters
As the trial into the March 2020 elections continues, proceedings moved beyond the courtroom to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Headquarters on High Street, Georgetown, on Thursday with major focus placed on the use of a bedsheet to project Statements of Poll (SOPs). The GECOM headquarters has been described in…
Guyana to celebrate 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee with 10-discipline sport festival
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, has declared that sport is fundamental to Guyana’s national identity as the country prepares to host a massive multi-discipline festival to mark its 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee. Speaking at the launch of the celebrations on Wednesday at the Cliff Anderson Sports…
CPL 2026: Revamped squads to be unveiled May 15
The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has hit the reset button for 2026, unveiling a revamped draft and acquisition framework that paves the way for the return of a Jamaican franchise. With a fresh three-year contract cycle (2026–2028) beginning, fans won’t have to wait long to see the new-look teams: the…
Demerara Bank delivers 35% profit growth, strengthening its role in Guyana’s economic expansion
April 30, 2026: Demerara Bank Limited today announced its financial results for the six-month period ended March 31, 2026, reporting Profit After Tax of G$4.18 billion, an increase of 35.43% compared with G$3.08 billion for the corresponding period in 2025. The performance reflects sustained momentum across the Group’s core business lines…
More drivers put before the Courts for dangerous driving
See full release from the Guyana Police Force: The Guyana Police Force Traffic Department has reported that several motorists were brought before the courts to answer to charges of dangerous driving, as enforcement efforts continue to target unsafe practices on the country’s roadways. On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, multiple drivers…
