March 2025

In a proactive move to foster a safer and more responsible sporting environment, the National Sports Commission (NSC), in collaboration with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), will be hosting a meeting on Saturday, March 22, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall from 10:00h. The meeting is a mandatory engagement for all
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Ronald Lall, a 17-year-old resident of Third Street, Cummings Lodge, Georgetown, died on Friday following an accident at Eccles. Police Headquarters said the accident occurred at about 18:05 hrs. The accident involved motorcar PAJ 7247, driven by a 20-year-old Police Constable of Corentyne Berbice, and motorcycle CP 5320, driven by 17-year-old Sean Bourne of Lusignan
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Guyana Defence Force (GDF) athletes delivered impressive performances at the Ariza National Championship in Grenada, held at the Kirani James National Stadium over the weekend. The GDF contingent showcased their talent and dedication, securing notable victories and podium finishes in various disciplines. Senior Petty Officer Leslain Baird demonstrated his prowess in the javelin, achieving a
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Guyana’s senior men’s national football team, the Golden Jaguars, have announced their squad for the upcoming Gold Cup preliminaries. The squad was posted on Sunday evening on the Guyana Football Federation’s official page. The team is currently in Barbados. The ‘home leg’ on March 21 will now be played at the Barbados Football Association (BFA)
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By Italy Ton-Chung In a world where adversity often defines destiny, Cecil James Hines has emerged as a testament to resilience and self-discovery. His journey, from a childhood of struggle and self-doubt to becoming an Occupational Therapist stands as an inspiration to those who feel lost, unseen, or without a voice. Growing up, Hines did
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Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Guyana’s healthcare sector at the Cardiology and Endocrinology CE Symposium 2025, hosted by Chirosyn Discovery Technologies Inc. The event, marking 15 years of excellence, brought together leading Canadian and Guyanese doctors, researchers, and healthcare professionals for knowledge exchange on cutting-edge advancements in cardiology,
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The government will soon launch a massive national initiative with one of its international partners, and Men on Mission (MoM) to screen males 45 years of age and older for prostate cancer across the country. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan made the disclosure during the launch of the Universal Healthcare Voucher on Saturday, at the Arthur
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Report and photos by Azizi Christiani The 11th annual MILO U-18 Schools Football Tournament got off to a scintillating start on Saturday, as teams showcased their attacking prowess in six action-packed matches at the Ministry of Education and Queen’s College grounds. At the ‘Education’ ground, Chase Academic Foundation made a statement of intent with a
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The country’s rising stars of amateur boxing delivered another exciting display at the recent hosting of the Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) Pepsi Michael Parris Under-16 Championship. Held at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis Gym and sponsored by Pepsi, the event saw the New Amsterdam Boxing Gym claim the coveted Best Boxer award, courtesy of Jofes
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(BBC) More than 200 Venezuelans alleged by the White House to be gang members have been deported from the US to a supermax prison in El Salvador, even as a US judge blocked the removals. El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele wrote on social media that 238 members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had arrived
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