Empress win thanks to Henry heroics
CHNELLE Henry pulled off a stunning last-ball heist at Kensington Oval, powering Jamaica Empress to a nail-biting one-wicket victory over Guyana Amazon Warriors in their Limacol WCPL debut. Needing 17 runs from the final over with Henry well set and just three wickets in hand, the Empress found themselves staring down the barrel. With the […]
Nabi spearheads Warriors to sixth consecutive win
Republic Bank CPL T20 at the Providence Stadium IN 2019, the Guyana Amazon Warriors created history by remaining unbeaten for 11 consecutive games before losing the final to Barbados. In this 14th edition, the GAWs have now extended their winning streak to six when they demolished the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by seven wickets […]
Puruni River Bridge project advances
— to improve access to almost 500 mining properties, forestry concessions THE Government is advancing construction of a permanent 109-metre modular steel bridge across the Puruni River in Region Seven, replacing the existing pontoon crossing as part of a wider push to improve critical infrastructure supporting Guyana’s mining and forestry sectors. The project, which also […]
Guyana, US finalise migration framework
–gov’t cites human rights safeguards GUYANA has concluded a migration co-operation framework with the United States under which the country will accept a limited number of vetted, skilled individuals with no criminal record through the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Assisted Voluntary Return Programme, the Government of Guyana announced in a statement. Under the arrangement, […]
$246.2M invested in Kimbia, Wiruni since 2020
— Human Services Ministry to expand services in riverain communities; child protection, social service officers for Kwakwani MORE than $246 million has been invested in the riverain communities of Kimbia and Wiruni since 2020, as the Government continues efforts to expand infrastructure, economic opportunities and access to essential services across the country. Minister of Human […]
Berbice positioned as major agricultural, trade and investment hub – Mustapha
— billions in infrastructural, agricultural and business investments driving Region Six transformation By Bebi Shafeah Oosman BERBICE is being positioned to become a major agriculture, trade, logistics and investment hub as the government continues to roll out billions of dollars in infrastructure, agricultural development and business-support initiatives across the region. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, […]
Guyana projected to surpass 500,000 visitors in 2026
— August arrivals climb 5.6%; year-to-date figures up 11% GUYANA is projected to welcome more than 500,000 visitors by the end of 2026, as the country continues to record growth in visitor arrivals, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce. The Ministry announced on Friday that Guyana welcomed 48,582 visitors in August 2026, […]
Kwakwani to get child protection, probation officers
— residents to have easier access to pension, public assistance, disability services THE community of Kwakwani in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice) will soon have its own Child Protection and Probation Officers, bringing critical social services closer to residents who currently depend on officers travelling from Linden. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr […]
Celebrating Amerindian Culture, Heritage and Tradition at Whirlwind Village
SCENES from the final night at Whirlwind Village at the National Exhibition Centre, Sophia, as the Amerindian Arts, Craft and Cuisine Exhibition comes to a close. This year’s exhibition is being held under the theme, “Observing Our Cultural Heritage During Our Diamond Jubilee: Honouring Our Traditions, Culture and Contributions,” celebrating the rich traditions, creativity, cuisine […]
Guyana’s Himanshi Kumar adjudged Best Speaker at Regional Youth Parliament
YOUNG parliamentarians gathered virtually on Thursday, September 3, 2026, for the 19th Regional Youth Parliament which formed part of the 48th Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas and the Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. Under the umbrella Conference theme of “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” this year’s Sitting focused on the theme, […]
