The Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) has welcomed the government’s $6B sport budget for 2026, describing it as a “strong platform” for international competitiveness. The endorsement follows the unveiling of the national budget on Monday, which sees a significant pivot toward athlete development and coaching as major infrastructure projects near completion….
Greater access to early childhood education as Mibikuri Nursery School commissioned
Access to early childhood education at Region Six was enhanced on Wednesday as the Mibikuri Nursery School was commissioned by Education Minister Sonia Parag. This school will accommodate 48 children, bringing fundamental knowledge and skills into rural Mibikuri, Black Bush Polder, and neighboring communities. The Mibikuri Nursery School (Photo: DPI/…
Smithfield women remanded to prison after major ganja find
Two women from Smithfield, Berbice, have been remanded to prison after facing charges of trafficking a substantial amount of cannabis. Sarafina Pitt, 32, a housewife, and Shamay Bryan, 33, who owns a grocery shop, both appeared at the Blairmont Magistrates Court before Magistrate Michelle Matthias on Tuesday. The court heard…
U-19 World Cup: West Indies fall short as Australia seal semi-final spot
Captain Oliver Peake led from the front with a century as Australia beat the West Indies by 22 runs to book their spot in the semi-finals of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026. Peake’s 109 helped set the Windies 315 to win and they fell just short in…
Police constable injured after Canje accident
A Police constable has sustained serious injuries and is currently hospitalised following a collision with a car on Palmyra Public Road in East Canje, Berbice, on Tuesday morning. Reports indicate that around 08:00 hrs, a motor vehicle (#PKK 1010), driven by 35-year-old Ashton Seegobin, was traveling west along the southern…
New farm-to-market road to support Buxton farmers
A farm-to-market road that leads farmers to the dam at Buxton, East Coast Demerara, has brought much relief to them, but some challenges remain. On Tuesday, representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture engaged members of the Buxton/Friendship Grantees Registered Proprietors Cooperative Society to deal with concerns affecting them. Though this…
Vendors to be moved, not displaced, as ‘B’ Field Sophia road expands – Edghill
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has announced that several stalls located on the government reserve along Dennis Street, opposite the ‘B’ Field, Sophia, Georgetown entrance, will be moved to allow for the advancement of major road works in the community. According to the minister, the government has engaged a…
G-Boats Inc renews seven-year commitment to Youth Basketball Guyana
Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) has secured a significant boost for its regional development plans after G-Boats Inc and Edison Chouest Offshore renewed their sponsorship for a seventh consecutive year. The partnership, which has become a cornerstone of the country’s grassroots basketball scene, was formalised at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall…
Guyana Football Federation hails ‘transformative’ $6B budget allocation for sport
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has described the government’s latest $6B sport budget as a “strong signal” for the nation’s future, as the country continues its bid to become a regional leader in sport tourism. The allocation, unveiled in the 2026 national budget, includes $1.3B specifically ring-fenced for the maintenance…
Police probing assault at Windsor Forest park
Police Officers are investigating the recent robbery and assault of a 21-year-old man at Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara. In a release, it was noted that the man assaulted in the video shared widely on social media, reported the incident to ranks at the Leonora Police Station on Monday. “The…
