January 2026

Press Release from the Guyana Cricket Board The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) extends warm congratulations to the Government of Guyana (GoG) on the presentation of the National Budget for 2026, which once again underscores Government’s unwavering commitment to national development. Of particular significance is the allocation of $6 billion towards sport development, including $1.3 billion…
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Nine additional persons were arrested, charged, and brought before the courts during January 2026 for breaches of Guyana’s Mining Laws and Regulations, bringing the total number of persons prosecuted to 53. This is according to a statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources. On Saturday, the Ministry stated that the matters concluded before the Bartica,…
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Staff of the current Mackenzie-Wismar bridge in Region 10 will be employed by the Ministry of Public Works when the US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar bridge is completed. The toll-free bridge is expected to be fully operational by June 2026, once the roads leading to it are connected. During a meeting with staff of the existing bridge…
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CM Sachin Pitamber and WCM Jessica Callender have emerged as the frontrunners in the I-CEE Grand Prix III, as the race to represent Guyana at the 2026 Chess Olympiad intensifies. With four rounds completed at the David Rose Special School, both players remain unbeaten, leading their respective categories in a tournament where every move carries…
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The Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), through the World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG), is calling on regional governments to engage the Indian government in negotiations to seek a reduction in the tariffs for alcoholic spirits from CARICOM member states. This tariff currently stands at around 200 per cent. The call comes on the heels of India…
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Archery Guyana has praised the government’s $6B sport budget for 2026, describing it as a “refinement” that prioritises performance over simple construction. The endorsement comes as the nation prepares to host two landmark regional events later this year: the 2026 Caribbean Development Archery Championships and the inaugural Caribbean Archery Games. Both events are scheduled to…
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See full statement below on the passing of the fifth President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. William Warren Smith from Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh: Sincerest condolences to the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on the passing of Dr. William Warren Smith, the Bank’s fifth President, as well as to his…
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Motorsport is on the rise, according to Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., as he delivered the feature address to members of the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) as they held their gala 2025 awards ceremony at the Royal International Hotel on Friday evening. The Minister emphasised that the unprecedented…
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