Bloom and Breathe: Promoting mental well-being, awareness of postpartum depression
A MEANINGFUL mental well-being promotion initiative, “Bloom and Breathe,” was recently held at the National Park, bringing women together for an afternoon focused on wellness, connection, education and self-care. According to a press release, the initiative, titled “Bloom and Breathe: A Mental Well-Being Promotion Initiative to Strengthen Coping Strategies and Increase Awareness, Recognition, and Help-Seeking […]
CANU director warns of drink-spiking at social events
THE Director of the Custom Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) Guyana, James Singh, has issued a stark public safety warning following reports of illicit drugs, excessive alcohol use, and possible drink-spiking at social events, declaring that “social events should create memories, not victims.” Singh, in a post on CANU’s official Facebook page, described the recent incidents […]
ERC ramps up harmony building as online hate speech warnings climb
THE Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has advanced its constitutional mandate throughout August 2026 with nationwide “Harmony Tours,” expanded public education, and continued diversity training. This comes at a time when the Media Monitoring Unit issued a record 48 cautionary warnings for ethnic hate speech in a single reporting period. August’s flagship initiative was the ERC’s […]
Less Paper, More Efficiency
ONE must welcome the Government of Guyana’s decision to consolidate public-service personnel and administrative transactions on a single digital portal by September 30 as an important step toward a more efficient state. For too long, too many government processes have been based on paper files, the physical movement of documents, signatures and administrative procedures that […]
The Leader of the Opposition is not above the law
Dear Editor, The recent decision by the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, to complain to the United Nations, CARICOM, the OAS and foreign diplomatic missions about what he describes as a campaign of political harassment deserves scrutiny. Allegations that the State is using the police to persecute an Opposition Leader are serious. But […]
Labuschagne in Australia squad to face South Africa
OUT-OF-FORM Marnus Labuschagne has been named in the Australia squad for next month’s three Test tour of South Africa. Number three Labuschagne, 32, who was born in South Africa, has failed to score a century since 2023 and struggled in two Tests against Bangladesh last month. Having scored one, 31 and four, he was then […]
Barbados Tridents bounce back in style to crush Kings and end losing run
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (CMC) – The Barbados Tridents roared back to form at the Kensington Oval on Sunday night, snapping a four-game losing streak with a resounding eight-wicket victory over the Saint Lucia Kings in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The comprehensive win, which marks the Tridents’ third of the season and their second […]
Clayton slams field to claim maiden 100m title
BRUSSELS, Belgium, (CMC) – Tina Clayton captured the women’s 100m title at the Wanda Diamond League Final here on Saturday’s final day, storming to victory in 10.93 seconds at the King Baudouin Stadium. The 22-year-old Jamaican got off to a great start and maintained her momentum to cruise to victory, stunning Great Britain’s European […]
Edu leaves Nottingham Forest after turbulent spell
GLOBAL head of football, Edu, has left Nottingham Forest after just over a year at the City Ground. The former Arsenal midfielder has not attended a game since February and his exit, with his contract believed to have been terminated, has been expected. His position came under the spotlight after a falling-out with Nuno Espirito […]
Fury says he is looking for new opponent, calls out Usyk
TYSON Fury claims he is looking for a new opponent for November and has called out Oleksandr Usyk despite being contracted to fight Anthony Joshua next. The all-British heavyweight showdown is being targeted for November, with both Joshua and Fury signing individual contracts for the contest. But the issue of where the fight takes place […]
