Guyana’s YBG team lose opener to hosts, St. Maarten
Paradise Intl Basketball Tournament… YOUTH Basketball Guyana’s select XI had a stiff test on Saturday in their opening game of the Paradise International Basketball Tournament. They first had to contend with Host St. Maarten, who edged them 53-33; Guyana’s top performers being Dimitri Singh with 9 points and Deshawn Gurrick with 7 points. […]
Series showed we can compete with the best, says Sammy
CMC – Despite going down to India in their One Day International series, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy said his team’s performance showed they had the ability and skill to compete with the best teams in the world. India won the opening two matches by eight wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in […]
Haaland injury worry as Norway lose in Portugal
(BBC) – Erling Haaland sparked injury concerns as he limped off in Norway’s 2-1 Nations League defeat by Portugal. The Manchester City striker beckoned to the bench to be substituted in the 67th minute of the Group A4 tie. His club will await further news as they prepare for a trip to Liverpool on Sunday […]
Modric ‘ashamed’ of Croatia’s ‘catastrophic night’
(BBC) – Croatia captain Luka Modric said he felt “ashamed” of his side’s performance in Saturday’s 7-0 defeat at home to England in the Nations League. It was the first time in 20 years as an international that the AC Milan midfielder said he had felt such emotion, describing it as a “catastrophic night”. Modric, […]
Healthy Streets Initiative’s Thomas Street enhancement works advance
–President Ali, Minister Manickchand observe progress during inspection PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali yesterday visited Thomas Street, Georgetown, to review ongoing works on the avenue, which is the first project to be implemented under his Healthy Streets Initiative. He was accompanied by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, and members of the project […]
UMAMI’s first commercial shipment to Qatar sets sail
–milestone coincides with the start of Agriculture Month, marks important step for Guyanese agro-processors, manufacturers IN a proud milestone for Guyanese manufacturing and agro-processing, UMAMI Incorporated’s first container shipment to LuLu Hypermarket in Qatar has officially sailed from Guyana, coinciding with the commencement of Agriculture Month 2026. According to a press release, the shipment follows […]
Guyanese can now access Saudi Arabia without US, UK or Schengen Visas
GUYANA has secured a significant travel and diplomatic milestone with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with Guyanese passport holders now able to enter Saudi Arabia using a visa on arrival or an electronic visa without first having to possess a valid United States, United Kingdom or Schengen visa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]
UG to graduate over 3,700 students
–at 60th Annual Convocation in November THE University of Guyana (UG) will confer degrees, diplomas and certificates on more than 3,700 graduands at its 60th Annual Graduation Ceremonies this November, making it one of the largest graduating cohorts in the institution’s history. The ceremonies will be held at the Turkeyen Campus on November 17 and […]
Ducks, rice, science, ambition power a Berbice farmer’s next chapter
EACH morning in Sandvoort, West Canje, Berbice, Diane Leitch-Hinds releases ducks into her rice field. As they forage for insects, snails, and weeds, the birds perform tasks that would otherwise require additional farm inputs—a routine she says is lowering production costs and opening a new path for her business. Although this is her first rice […]
Lower prices, fresh produce draw shoppers to farmers’ market
–vendors welcome new avenue to showcase businesses and reach consumers BOTH shoppers and vendors alike have welcomed the government’s newly launched farmers’ market in Sophia, citing lower prices, locally produced goods and new opportunities for small businesses to reach a larger customer base. The weekly market, which began on Wednesday as part of Agriculture Month […]
