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 […]
Brilliant Dhaupat leads RHT Poonai’s Pharmacy to semi-finals
BCB / Faizal Jafferally Under-12 Cricket Tournament… A MAJESTIC all-round performance from the talented 11-year-old Eon Dhaupat spearheaded the Rose Hall Town Poonai’s Pharmacy Under- 12 team to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Black Bush Polder in a quarter-finals match of the Berbice Cricket Board/Faizal Jafferally Under-12 tournament. The easy victory enabled Poonai’s Pharmacy team […]
Guyana well along in preparation for South American Games
GUYANA Table Tennis Association executive (GTTA) and coach Linden Johnson says that preparation is going well for Guyana’s team for the upcoming South American Games set for Argentina in the coming weeks. Guyana is set to send a four-member team, including national champion Shemar Britton, Colin Wong, Elisheba Johnson, and Chelsea Edghill. According to the […]
Guyana eyes Qatar air link for cargo, passengers
–other discussions focus on education, empowerment and human development GUYANA is exploring opportunities to strengthen ties with Qatar in the areas of air connectivity, trade and education following high-level engagements with senior Qatari officials. Discussions were held with Qatar Airways Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer Hamad Al Khater on the possibility of establishing Guyana […]
VP Jagdeo holds talks with Region One Indigenous leaders
VICE-PRESIDENT Bharrat Jagdeo met with Indigenous leaders from several communities across Region One (Barima-Waini) at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The meeting followed the leaders’ early departure from the National Toshaos Council Conference, held in July, and provided an opportunity for them to discuss matters affecting their respective communities directly […]
Fire ravages Regent Street store –all staff members accounted for
ALL staff members have been accounted for following a major fire that ripped through the three-storey Regent Household Electronics building on Regent Street, Georgetown, on Wednesday afternoon. Owner of the business, Shaheed Hamid, told reporters that all employees were safe as firefighters battled for hours to contain the blaze, which sent thick plumes of smoke […]
President Ali, First Lady mark Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee in Doha
–also witness expansion of UMAMI to Qatari Market PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali and First Lady Arya Ali joined the Guyana Embassy in Doha this week for a special celebration marking the country’s 60th Independence Anniversary. Held under the theme “Building Guyana’s Global Brand,” the evening brought together diplomats, members of the business community and the […]
NIS registration, contributions to go fully online by October 15
THE government is advancing the digitalisation of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), with registration and contribution services expected to become fully available online from October 15, 2026. Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, disclosed the timeline during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) as government reflects on its […]
Guyana, Japan discuss deeper trade, investment cooperation
GUYANA and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral co-operation, with discussions focusing on investment, climate change, technical cooperation and security. Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud met on Wednesday with Japan’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iwao Horri, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, on South Road, Georgetown. Horri was accompanied by […]
