ERC launches Harmony Club, engages more than 100 residents in Kuru Kururu
THE Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has expanded its community outreach in Region Four with the launch of a Harmony Club at Kuru Kururu Primary School and a stakeholder engagement that brought together more than 100 residents and community leaders to discuss ethnic relations, development and social cohesion. The Harmony Club was launched on Thursday at […]
Education sector joins consultations on Guyana’s labour laws review
Guyana’s education sector has become the latest stakeholder group to contribute to the ongoing review and modernisation of the country’s labour laws, as the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning continues its consultations across key sectors. Consultant Her Excellency Deborah Thomas-Felix and officials from the labour ministry met on Friday with Dr Ritesh Tularam, Deputy […]
Six GFS firefighters certified as drone operators
SIX firefighters have been certified to operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, as the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) moves to incorporate advanced technology into its firefighting and emergency-response operations. The firefighters received their certificates on Friday, September 18, 2026, following the successful completion of a specialised Drone Operations Training Programme. The certificates […]
Guyana-China ties poised for deeper co-operation, says PM Phillips
GUYANA and China are poised to deepen co-operation in areas including sustainable urban development, agriculture, energy, technology, healthcare and marine science, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has said. Addressing a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Georgetown on Thursday at the Marriot Hotel to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the […]
BIT graduates urged to ‘respond, don’t react’ as 40 complete technical training
FORTY Guyanese have completed technical and vocational training in auto electrical, cosmetology and electrical installation, with the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) urging the new graduates to combine technical competence with discipline, sound judgement and professionalism as they enter the workforce. The graduates, 23 males and 17 females, received their certificates during a graduation ceremony […]
Sod turned for new $1B New Amsterdam market
By Bebi Shafeah Oosman NEW AMSTERDAM is set to benefit from a major upgrade to its commercial infrastructure with the construction of a new market designed to accommodate approximately 320 vendors and provide a more organised and comfortable environment for both vendors and shoppers. Minister of Local Government, Priya Manickchand, on Friday, officially turned the […]
Building A Healthier Guyana
THE healthcare revolution in Guyana is quickly becoming one of the more obvious signs of the country’s development. The government’s latest 2026 Mid-Year Report shows that $58.6 billion of the $161.1 billion allocated to the health sector had been spent by the end of June, with investment directed towards infrastructure, medical equipment, medicines, technology, professional […]
Warriors dumped from CPL 2026 despite Hetmyer ton
JAMAICA Kingsmen overcame the Guyana Amazon Warriors to reach the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final in a thrilling match at the Kensington Oval. This victory for the Jamaican franchise gives them a chance to claim the CPL in the year they returned to the competition, when they face the Antigua & Barbuda […]
Golfers gear up for highly anticipated SBM Offshore Guyana golf tournament
EXCITEMENT is building among golfers as the Lusignan Golf Club prepares to host the highly anticipated SBM Offshore Guyana golf tournament on Sunday, September 20, with players looking forward to a competitive day on the lush greens and picturesque fairways of the club. The tournament promises an exciting day of golf, bringing together players […]
Head leads dominant Ausie display to down Zimbabwe
(ESPNCRICINFO) – Travis Head’s 112 off 84 balls led a dominant display from Australia as they sealed the three-match series against Zimbabwe with a game to spare. They posted their highest total against Zimbabwe in this format thanks to Head’s eighth ODI century and several other valuable contributions. Mitchell Marsh struck a half-century, Cooper Connolly’s […]
