Region Two promotes breast cancer awareness
By: Indrawattie Natram THE importance of early detection, timely screening and community support took centre stage on Friday as the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Region Two, in collaboration with Regional Health Services, hosted its Breast Cancer Awareness Programme 2026. The programme was held under the theme, “Many Journeys, One Hope – Different Stories, Shared Strength, […]
Welcoming King Charles does not mean giving up on reparations
THERE was no logical reason for anyone to protest the visit to Guyana of His Majesty King Charles III. Ideology and showboating should never be allowed to triumph over basic courtesy and respect. Thankfully, a mere tiny sliver of society, loud, yes, but devoid of wisdom and the common decency that comes with experienced […]
Mainstay Lake Nursery construction upgrades progressing well
REGIONAL Education Officer Region Two, Shondelle Hercules, recently visited Mainstay Lake Nursery School to monitor ongoing improvement works Regional Education Officer, Shondelle Hercules, along with a team from the Department of Education, inspected the construction site. Miss Hercules reaffirmed the Department’s continued focus on improving school infrastructure during an on-the-ground visit to Mainstay Lake Nursery […]
The harm marijuana can do
By Vanessa Cort RECENTLY, I wrote a series of articles examining drugs and their users, including cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine and designer drugs such as Molly and Ecstasy. I also dedicated an entire article to marijuana, making the case for its classification as a ‘soft’ drug, particularly as cannabis use becomes increasingly common around the […]
Turkeyen police station, loud music and roundabouts
THE Turkeyen Police Station is without working telephone landlines for three years now. There is absolutely no way to make contact with the station in case you see a terrible crime being committed in the area. Two Fridays ago, a wash-bay on the Railway Embankment just outside Giftland Mall played music from noon until 2 […]
Leading the talk
THE world does not suffer from a shortage of biodiversity declarations; it suffers from a shortage of delivery. For years, governments and international institutions have announced ambitious environmental targets, yet the harder questions have remained unresolved: Who finances conservation, who turns commitments into bankable projects, and how do the communities protecting forests and ecosystems benefit […]
Abolition Does Not Erase Responsibility: Why President Ali and CARICOM Are Right on Reparations
Dear Editor, HIS Majesty (HM) King Charles 111 is in Guyana and hospitable as we Guyanese are, he is most welcome. It is important to note from the outset that Britain’s contribution to the abolition of slavery cannot extinguish its responsibility for establishing, protecting and profiting from that system. Ending an injustice creates an obligation […]
Fariduddin delivers with bat and ball as Pakistan lift world title
SYED Fariduddin produced a decisive all-round performance as Pakistan defeated Australia by one wicket in a tense finish to the 2026 IMC Masters O40s World Cup final at the National Stadium, Providence, on Saturday. Fariduddin claimed four for 40 to help restrict Australia to 281 for six, then returned to score an unbeaten 24 […]
Guyana hits mark with historic archery double and 77-medal haul
GUYANA has cemented its growing reputation as a Caribbean sporting hub after successfully hosting two major archery championships—and securing a massive 77 medals on home soil. The Guyana National Stadium in Providence hosted a landmark week for regional sport, staging both the Eighth Caribbean Development Championships (CDC) and the inaugural Caribbean Championships (CC) from 22-25 […]
Defending champions Silver Bullets among early winners on opening night
DEFENDING champions Silver Bullets were among the winners on the opening night of this year’s ExxonMobil Guyana futsal championship which is organised by the New Era Entertainment at the Retrieve Hard Court in Linden. The tournament now in its 21st year is sponsored by ExxonMobil Guyana for the fifth straight year has attracted sixteen […]
