President Dr Irfaan Ali says Guyana is ready to take a leading role in advancing telemedicine across the Caribbean, highlighting the country’s growing success in using technology to bridge healthcare gaps. Speaking at the opening of the 70th annual health research conference hosted by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)…

On the verge of being bounced out of the quarter-finals, Timehri, who lost their opening match to Kaneville, trounced Friendship to end as the winner of Group D and seal their spot in the quarter-finals of the inaugural Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport’s East Bank Inter-Village Football Tournament, organised…

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has opened its 70th Annual Health Research Conference with a strong call for innovation, collaboration and resilience in the face of evolving global health threats. Delivering the opening remarks, Executive Director Dr. Lisa Indar on Wednesday said that the region is navigating a rapidly…

The long-awaited return of competitive football to the Bauxite Mining Town of Linden is set for Friday April 24 when the Linden Town Week Inter-Ward Tournament, organised by the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation M.S, in collaboration with the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA), kicks off. Six wards placed in two…

After more than a decade of discussions spanning successive administrations, Guyana’s long-awaited law school is moving into implementation phase with procurement for key design and consultancy services set to begin next week. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall announced Tuesday night that advertisements inviting bids for a…

The legislation to establish Guyana’s promised Development Bank is in its final stages and is expected to be presented to Parliament soon, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has confirmed. Speaking Tuesday night on Issues in the News, Nandlall disclosed that the draft bill has already been completed and submitted to President…

Guyana Harpy Eagles pulled off a magnificent innings and 141-run win over Windward Islands Volcanoes, winning with a day to spare at the Antigua Recreation Ground in Round Two of the West Indies Four-Day Championship on Tuesday. After conceding a massive lead of 340 on first innings, Volcanoes were bowled…

A Berbice man wanted for allegedly shooting his former partner, 27-year-old Vasanti Gordon, multiple times, has decided to surrender to the authorities. Region Six Police Regional Commander Shivpersaud Bacchus confirmed that on Monday at approximately 09:40 hours, Damon Morgan, 28, who hails from the 915 Fort Ordinance Housing Scheme in…

Finance Chairman of the City Council, Lelon Saul on Tuesday presented the body’s $5.697 billion proposed 2026 budget. It is the largest budget presented by the council to date, increasing from $4.28 billion in 2025. A huge portion of the funds, about $1.2 billion, has been earmarked for solid waste…