Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh says the 2026 National Budget will mark the formal start of delivering on the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s (PPP/C) manifesto commitments, following the party’s victory at the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections. Speaking ahead of today’s presentation of the budget, Dr Singh said…
Motorcyclist fined $80,000 after crash involving woman police inspector
A 29-year-old motorcyclist has been fined a total of $80,000 after pleading guilty to multiple traffic offences stemming from a serious accident that occurred last week along the East Bank Demerara involving a Police rank. Teion Clarke of Middle Road, East La Penitence, Georgetown, appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman at…
Victim yet to come forward as Police probe viral assault at La Jalousie Park
Police are urging the victim of an assault captured on video at La Jalousie, West Coast Demerara, to come forward as investigations continue into the incident. In a statement, Police Headquarters said ranks are probing an altercation that occurred at about 14:00 hrs on Saturday, January 25, 2026, at the…
Gold tops US$5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
(BBC) The price of gold has risen above US$5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time ever, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by more than 60% in 2025. It comes as tensions between the US and Nato over Greenland have added to growing concerns about…
Local Gov’t Min. stepping up where City Council falls short – Minister Manickchand
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand at the weekend highlighted that her Ministry has been stepping up where the Mayor and City Council have fallen short in addressing the concerns of Georgetown residents. During a visit to North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, the Ministry expressed her disappointment at what…
Over 1300 inmates benefit from rehabilitation and skills training
A total of 1,302 inmates in Guyana have participated in rehabilitation and training programs to help them reintegrate into society. The program is part of the government’s effort to reform prisons and lower reoffending rates. The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) says the number comes from launching the program at its…
‘It’s time for him to retire!’- Amsterdam annihilates DeClou in first round KO win
Guyanese Desmond Amsterdam believes his fellow countryman Edmond DeClou should call it quits in boxing following last weekend’s brief bout between the two on the Caribbean Boxing Organisation’s (CBO) first-ever Pro/Am card at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Amsterdam of the Guyana Defence Force pulled off an emphatic first round…
NSC lauds Basketball Federation as ‘model of governance’ following stellar 2025 season
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has formally recognised the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) as one of the nation’s most functional sporting bodies, following a high-level strategic review of the Federation’s record-breaking 2025 calendar. The engagement, held as part of the NSC’s ongoing mandate to strengthen national sport governance, featured Director…
Tiger Bay Community Policing Group closer to realisation
The establishment of a Community Policing Group (CPG) in Tiger Bay is closer to becoming a reality as the government moves to strengthen public safety in the Georgetown community. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said residents themselves must play a central role in securing their neighbourhood. During the commissioning of…
Guyana and Jamaica battle to 1-1 draw in Women’s U-17 World Cup qualifiers
The road to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 began with a high-stakes Caribbean derby on Sunday, as Guyana and Jamaica played out a 1-1 draw in their Group D opener of the Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Aruba. Guyana came within minutes of a historic victory over the…
