Mackenzie High rehabilitation works completed after two-week intervention
REHABILITATION works at the Mackenzie High School in Linden, Region Ten, have been completed following a two-week intervention by the Ministry of Education aimed at improving the learning environment for hundreds of students. The works, which included roof and ceiling replacement, electrical upgrades, repainting and the installation of classroom fans, were completed after Minister of […]
AOAG calls for greater vigilance over runway incursions
THE Aviation Operators’ Association of Guyana (AOAG) is calling for stronger public awareness and tighter enforcement of safety measures at Guyana’s aerodromes, warning that animals, people and other obstructions entering active runways could have serious consequences for aircraft operations. The call comes in the wake of a recent aircraft occurrence at Mabaruma, Region One, which […]
Businessman shot, robbed of gold chains in Sophia
A 38-year-old businessman was shot in the right leg and robbed of three yellow metal chains valued at approximately $720,000 during an alleged robbery under arms at ‘A’ Field, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, on Saturday night. Police said the incident occurred at about 23:30h on September 19, 2026, after the businessman was approached by two unidentified […]
Three farmers dead after fatal confrontation at Aranka
THREE farmers, including a husband and wife, were killed in an apparent confrontation at Aranka Village, Baramita, North West District, on Saturday, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Dead are Joy John, 40; her husband, Amar Thomas, 38; and Tony Williams, 62. The incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on September 19 at […]
The words of Pastor Ronald Mc Garrell that touched me
I CAME out of a religious home, but the Michael Forde Bookstore (MFB) had an influence on me moving towards agnosticism and then full-blown atheism. At 17, I worked at that bookstore owned by the PPP situated at the bottom of Freedom House. At 17, it was not easy to read philosophy books, and MFB […]
Dr Rovin Deodat to be laid to rest today
VETERAN broadcaster and communications specialist, Dr Rovin Deodat A.A., whose distinctive voice and mastery of the English language made him a familiar presence in Guyanese homes for decades, will be laid to rest today, September 22, following funeral services at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Brickdam. Dr Deodat, who died on Friday, September 11, […]
Three GPF ranks complete legal studies in The Bahamas
THREE members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have completed a two-year Legal Education Certificate (LEC) programme at the Eugene Dupuch Law School (EDLS) in The Bahamas, strengthening the Force’s complement of personnel with formal legal training. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Travis Cush, Cadet Officer Earl Cornelius and Sergeant Candaceae McLean-Douglas were among 23 […]
Guyana at the United Nations: Six decades
GUYANA’S presence in the United Nations 60 years later is a reminder that the power of a small state is not necessarily measured in the dimensions of its geography. Its commitment is measured by the regularity of its engagement, the principles it espouses and the contribution it makes to the international community. Guyana was admitted […]
JFF lauds local club’s Caribbean Cup run
KINGSTON, Jamaica, (CMC )— The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has extended its congratulations to Portmore United and Mount Pleasant Academy following their qualification for the semi-finals of the 2026 CONCACAF Caribbean Cup. This marks a significant milestone for Jamaican football, as it is the first time since 2023 that two local clubs have reached […]
Lancashire director of cricket Chilton to leave
LANCASHIRE Director of Cricket Performance Mark Chilton will be leaving the club after more than two decades with the county. David Thorley, Director of Women’s Cricket, is also leaving as the Red Rose county restructures behind the scenes. Chilton, a former Lancashire captain, had been in his current role since 2021 and part of the […]
