Liverpool staged comeback to win at nine-man Brentofrd
LIVERPOOL staged a second-half fightback to come from behind and beat nine-man Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. Previously unbeaten Brentford paid a heavy price for the red card given to Yehor Yarmoliuk in first-half added time for a “headbutting action” – in the words of referee John Brooks – on Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet. […]
Gov’t reaffirms commitment to transparency, accountability in extractive sector
— Minister Bharrat engages international stakeholders at EITI Global Conference in Belgium THE Government of Guyana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening transparency, accountability and inclusive participation in the management of the country’s extractive industries, as Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, engaged international stakeholders at the recent Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Board meeting […]
Human Rights Association welcomes restrictions on vaping imports
The following is the full text of the statement released by the Association for Democracy and Human Rights (Guyana) Inc: “The Association for Democracy and Human Rights (Guyana) Inc welcomes President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s announcement of sweeping restrictions on the importation of vapes and vaping products. The Association applauds this commitment to stronger public […]
Small Business Bureau ready to support development bank — Rodrigues
— minister says mentorship, business data and experience will help entrepreneurs make better use of financing THE Small Business Bureau (SBB) is prepared to support the newly established Guyana Development Bank (GDB) by providing mentors, business-development expertise and information gathered from years of working with local entrepreneurs. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues […]
CARICOM SG identifies regional integration priorities in current global environment
THE Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett says regional integration must now be viewed as a strategic development platform to drive economic transformation, enhance resilience, and advance the Caribbean’s strategic participation in an increasingly uncertain, complex, and competitive global economy. Dr. Barnett said that this could be achieved through increased investment and broadening […]
No medical evidence publicly presented to support alleged beating of Azruddin Mohamed
— Azruddin, WIN make no mention of physical assault during media interview CONFLICTING accounts continue to emerge between Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s public remarks and allegations advanced by his We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, his sister and the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, with no medical evidence publicly presented to substantiate claims […]
Who or what is alive or dead in Guyana?
IN my Friday, September 25, 2026 commentary titled, “What is it that Guyanese are interested in?” I made the point that if we were a society constantly engaged in scientific opinion testing (polls), Guyanese would know who or what is liked, disliked and appreciated and who the nation is influenced by. In this country, politicians, […]
Trust must build Guyana
TWENTY-THREE years ago, the PPP/C government placed before the nation a document titled, “Towards Greater Inclusive Governance in Guyana: Building Trust to Achieve Genuine Political Co-operation.” It was a remarkable political document for its time. Reading it today, in 2026, is instructive because many of the things Guyana struggled to achieve then have been accomplished, […]
OCTOBER – The month of Breast Cancer and Mental Health Awareness
By Vanessa Cort DURING the course of this month, two important Days are celebrated: World Mental Health Day, October 10 and, tomorrow, World Breast Cancer Awareness Day. The former was marked in Guyana by a now annual event, a march in Central Georgetown, beginning and ending at the Bank of Guyana on Main Street. In […]
$21.8M training facility to strengthen GSA’s practical learning
A NEW $21.8 million training centre and office is being established at the Guyana School of Agriculture to strengthen practical learning in livestock production, animal health and veterinary public health. The facility forms part of the government’s $44 million investment in the school’s livestock farm this year. Speaking at the school’s graduation ceremony on Tuesday, […]
