Support readily available for persons battling suicidal thoughts at GPHC
-voluntary admission available at hospital’s MHU IN observance of World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 on Thursday, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s (GPHC’s) Dr Triston Griffith spoke briefly about the services available to persons experiencing suicidal thoughts or ideation and explained where they can go to access professional help and support. Dr Griffith stated […]
FAO members celebrate 10th anniversary of landmark fisheries treaty
THE 37th Session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI37), the largest global gathering of policy makers, experts and partners in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, began earlier this week at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. Prior to the meeting’s opening, FAO hosted a celebration […]
The judiciary must be mindful of public confidence
Dear Editor, THE recent declaration by Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman that her court “will control its own pace” in the extradition proceedings involving Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed should concern every citizen who values the efficient and orderly administration of justice. No reasonable person expects a judicial officer to sacrifice fairness or accuracy […]
Is this court answerable to no one?
Dear Editor, CHIEF Magistrate Judy Latchman’s declaration that her court “will not be controlled by any mortal being” and “will control its own pace” raises a troubling question: does the Chief Magistrate believe that no person—and, by implication, no superior court—can require her court to proceed efficiently? Judicial independence protects courts from improper […]
Conservation Is Not Unique
EVERY time GPL or GWI urges Guyanese to switch off unused lights, take shorter showers, or fix a dripping tap, a familiar chorus erupts online: ridicule, sarcasm, the claim that a country “sitting on oil” has no business asking citizens to ration water or watts. It’s a satisfying punchline. It’s also, on the facts, asinine. […]
Wasim Ali’s ‘stupendous’ catch lights up Providence
Earns him and his mother a trip to Barbados for CPL final FOUR months ago, 15-year-old Malteenoes leg-spinning all-rounder Wasim Ali was mourning the loss of his dad, who died of a lung infection at the age of 92. But it’s funny how life changes with one spark of brilliance. On Wednesday, at the Guyana […]
Bhatia keeps Knight Riders unbeaten
THE Trinbago Knight Riders made light work of the Jamaica Empress in Match 3 of the Limacol WCPL at Kensington Oval on Thursday. TKR maintained their unbeaten start to the competition with a dominant nine-wicket victory over the new franchise, reaching their target with 53 balls to spare. The run chase was expertly orchestrated by […]
Robinson dominates again as Pakistan face three-day defeat
(ESPNCRICINFO) – If there was an image to sum up England’s Test series against Pakistan, this was the leading contender. Ollie Robinson, arms outstretched as if in flight, celebrated yet another first-ball wicket to crush an already demoralised opposition. It was the fourth time Robinson had taken a first-ball wicket in 13 spells and this […]
GFF U-17 Youth Ensemble Programme gets underway this weekend
THE Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) Under-17 Youth Ensemble Programme will kick off nationally this weekend, September 12–13, marking the third level of competition introduced during the inaugural year of the Federation’s landmark youth development initiative. The Under-17 phase builds on the successful completion of the Under-13 and Under-15 competitions and will see the GFF’s […]
44-member Guyana delegation set for South American Games
A 44-member Guyanese delegation will compete in eight sports at the XIII South American Games Santa Fe 2026, which will be held in Argentina from September 12 to 26. Competing under the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA), the delegation will participate in athletics, archery, boxing, esports, squash, table tennis, taekwondo and tennis. The Games will be […]
