GMR&SC 2026 Championship season set to begin on September 26 & 27
THE Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) will begin its 2026 Championship season on Saturday September 26, at the South Dakota Circuit. The two-day event, which will feature qualifying on Saturday followed by Sunday’s Raceday will see drivers competing for championship points across the club’s racing classes. The opening round follows the GMR&SC’s Speed […]
US EXIM backs Guyana’s transformational drive
– as President Ali and team meet with bank’s officials – GTE 2, affordable housing and deepwater port among projects discussed THE United States Export-Import Bank (US EXIM) is deepening its support for Guyana’s development agenda, with financing and investment discussions ranging from the Gas-to-Energy Project Phase Two (GTE 2), a Deepwater Port, affordable housing […]
Rodrigues-Birkett presents UN Secretary-General candidacy to Egyptian Foreign Minister – maintains strong position in race
GUYANA’S candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has continued her diplomatic outreach for the post, presenting her candidacy to Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, during an engagement on the margins of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The meeting took place on Sunday, September 20, according to […]
Russian refinery attacks could push up Guyana’s flour prices
GLOBAL markets could see higher prices for flour, bread and other wheat-based products, while importers may also face tighter diesel supplies, as disruptions in global energy markets threaten to drive up fuel and shipping costs. The development comes as attacks on Russian refineries have worsened an already tight global diesel market, according to the Financial […]
Election fraud trial: Forensic auditor details vote discrepancies
– says declarations produced variations when compared to SOPs AS the electoral fraud trial recommenced on Monday, forensic auditor, Terrence Jaskaran, told the court that his examination of certified Statements of Poll (SOPs) and Form 24 declarations produced significant variations in the 2020 General and Regional Elections, including changes to the overall vote margins between […]
Ten years on the run: Ojha charged over 2015 murder of Nephi Noel Luther
NEARLY 11 years after Nephi Noel Luther was shot dead in Georgetown, Kanand Ojha has been charged with murder in connection with the 2015 killing. Ojha appeared on Monday, September 21, 2026, before Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where the murder charge was read to him. He was arrested on Friday, […]
VPAC’s Bailey challenges Mohamed over claim police deleted Facebook account
VPAC member, Francis Bailey, has challenged businessman Azruddin Mohamed over his allegation that the Guyana Police Force deleted his Facebook account while he was in custody. Mohamed was among three men detained and taken to the Leonora Police Station after the vehicle in which they were travelling was intercepted near President Dr Irfaan Ali’s private […]
Rapid response team to expand as child protection services strengthened
– Gov’t spends $492.6M on childcare and protection in first half of 2026 THE Government of Guyana spent $492.6 million on childcare and protection during the first half of 2026, while plans are underway to significantly strengthen the country’s response to child abuse and expand support services for vulnerable children and families. Minister of Human […]
GPL continues to absorb higher fuel costs without increasing electricity rates – CEO says
THE Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is continuing to absorb higher fuel costs without increasing electricity rates, with the Government providing $25.7 billion in the 2026 Budget to help the company meet the cost of fuel and maintain its operations. This is according to GPL Chief Executive Officer Kesh Nandlall, who was at the time […]
Road safety outreaches are about behaviour change, not publicity, says Traffic Chief
– GPF records 3,011 traffic offences last week as enforcement continues THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) recorded 3,011 traffic offences between September 13 and 19, with failures to wear safety helmets, dangerous parking, tinted windscreens and speeding among the violations detected during the week. When contacted for a comment, Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Singh […]
