One person has been confirmed dead, and several others are injured in the Thursday morning accident on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge. Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh confirmed the fatality; he also said six vehicles were involved. The accident involved a truck that experienced a mechanical failure. The vehicle rolled…
Several injured in major truck accident on Demerara River Bridge
A truck driver has said that a mechanical failure on the vehicle caused the major Thursday morning accident on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge. Speaking with reporters at the scene, the driver explained that the truck began experiencing gearbox issues. The situation worsened as the brakes seemingly failed, causing…
GFF and NSC engage on football development priorities
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) met on January 28 to engage in discussions focused on football development initiatives across Guyana. The GFF delegation was led by Second Vice-President of the GFF Rawlston Adams, along with General Secretary Pushpargha Chattopadhyay and Technical Director Bryan Joseph…
With $4.4 million settlement, fatal accident case discontinued
The Court case that had been ongoing following the tragic death of 65-year-old Donna Punch, a resident of Alness Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was recently dismissed following a settlement of $4.4 million. According to Police reports, Donna and her husband, Leroy Punch were on the Alness Public Road heading to a…
GMSA welcomes export incentive, again laments shipping woes
The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) has welcomed new export incentives announced in the 2026 National Budget, describing them as a timely measure to support local manufacturers. In the budget presentation, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh announced that government will expand the list of products eligible for export allowances…
Salary increase, expanded benefits for hundreds of workers at Aurora Gold Mines
Approximately 450 workers of Aurora Gold Mine (AGM) Inc. are set to benefit from significant wage increases and improved working conditions following the signing of a two-year Collective Labour Agreement with the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE). The agreement was signed on Wednesday at the Aurora…
‘Hire more youth’ – Manufacturing Association President urges companies
President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), Rafeek Khan urged companies to hire more young people, noting that doing so will help address labour shortages while providing gainful opportunities to the nation’s youth. Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday, Khan said the demand for workers remains the…
Guyana Basketball Federation sees Government’s $6B allocation for sport as ‘transformative’
The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has hailed the Government of Guyana’s proposed $6 billion allocation to the sport sector as a defining moment for national development, youth empowerment and the future of athletics across the country. GBF President Michael Singh described the investment as a transformative step that signals the…
Bodybuilding Federation hails ‘significant investment’ in government’s $6B sport budget
The Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GBBFF) has set its sights on doubling its professional ranks after welcoming the government’s $6B budget allocation for sport in 2026. The federation, which currently boasts seven professional athletes on the international circuit, believes the “significant investment” will provide the world-class equipment and facilities…
Demerara Cricket Board’s U-16 tournament set to commence January 31
The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) has announced its Under-16 Inter-Association 50-over Tournament will get underway on January 31. The competition, which had been delayed by a prolonged rainy season in the region, is widely regarded as the first significant litmus test for the county’s emerging talent in the 2026 season….
