Two men from Corriverton were granted bail on Monday after being accused of firearm and ammunition possession. Mark Matthews, a 23-year-old laborer, and Umeer Park, a 23-year-old businessman, both from Springlands, Corriverton, appeared before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy at the Whim Magistrate’s Court on Monday. It was alleged that on April…
Authorities urge stronger surveillance as region enters new phase in fight against FMD
Stronger surveillance, diagnostics and emergency response systems must be central to the region’s next phase of Foot and Mouth Disease control, Guyana’s Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has said. As officials prepare to launch the 2026 to 2030 action cycle, Mustapha said sustained vigilance is needed despite major progress across the…
Livestock disease-free status underpins Guyana’s goal to serve region – President Ali
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said Guyana’s disease-free status is central to protecting food supply and expanding regional production. The Head-of-State addressed the 52nd Ordinary Meeting of the South American Commission for the Fight Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease. There, he warned that any outbreak of the disease could undermine trade and…
New pathways open for Guyana as Martinique enters CARICOM, French Guiana possibly next
The move to bring Martinique into CARICOM, alongside ongoing efforts by French Guiana to soon follow, is being positioned as a major step toward deeper Caribbean integration. It could reshape travel, trade, and cooperation for Guyana and the wider region. French Ambassador to Guyana, Olivier Plançon, said the development reflects…
Two persons arrested after Police seize firearm, ammo
Two individuals, a 32-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman, were arrested on Tuesday night after Police seized a firearm and ammunition found in the car the duo travelled in. In a release, Police Headquarters said ranks were on mobile patrol duty in Sophia when a white Toyota Allion motor car…
Guyana’s 3×3 team eyes podium finish at South American Youth Games
Guyana’s push to make its mark in 3×3 basketball at the continental level has taken another step forward, with the nation’s youth team arriving in Panama City ahead of the 2026 South American Youth Games. The four-man squad of Daniel Chisholm, Jaden Simon, Kadeem Beckles and Stephan Duke will open…
Four men arrested after Mon Repos robbery
Four men who were involved in an armed robbery at a business in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, were arrested. According to Police Headquarters, preliminary investigations revealed that two Chinese nationals were closing their business when four men arrived on two motorcycles from an eastern direction. Two of the men,…
FM Drayton cops National Blitz Chess Championship title
FIDE Master Anthony Drayton won the National Blitz Chess Championship last weekend (April 19) at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, Kingston. The fast-paced, action-packed competition was played over 11 rounds to determine the Blitz Champion for 2026, and the FIDE Master proved he was still in the game when…
12 Guyanese deported from the US
The Guyana Police Force has reported that 12 Guyanese nationals were deported from the United States of America to Guyana on Tuesday. Upon arrival, all twelve individuals were interviewed and profiled by the relevant authorities. Following the processing exercise, ten of the deportees were released into the care and custody…
Lynx Logistics backs Marques for local title clash with Allicock
With anticipation building for one of the most significant nights in Guyana’s boxing history, Lynx Logistics has thrown its support behind fighter Dexter Marques ahead of his pivotal showdown with Keevin Allicock this Saturday. The bout will serve as the main undercard attraction to the historic International Boxing Organisation (IBO)…
