January 2026

Big-hitting batter Quentin Sampson is among six Guyanese named in the West Indies squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Joining Sampson, who made his T20 International debut in the just concluded series against Afghanistan, are middle-order batter Shimron Hetmyer, fast bowler Shamar Joseph, left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie,…
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See below full statement from the Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health is aware of and regrets an unfortunate incident that occurred at the New Amsterdam Hospital involving a patient, Ms Kelisha Pestano, aged 26. Ms Pestano, who was approximately 24 weeks and 5 days pregnant, presented to the New Amsterdam Hospital on 14…
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Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh says the 2026 National Budget will mark the formal start of delivering on the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s (PPP/C) manifesto commitments, following the party’s victory at the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections. Speaking ahead of today’s presentation of the budget, Dr Singh said the PPP/C has a long-standing…
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A 29-year-old motorcyclist has been fined a total of $80,000 after pleading guilty to multiple traffic offences stemming from a serious accident that occurred last week along the East Bank Demerara involving a Police rank. Teion Clarke of Middle Road, East La Penitence, Georgetown, appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court on…
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Police are urging the victim of an assault captured on video at La Jalousie, West Coast Demerara, to come forward as investigations continue into the incident. In a statement, Police Headquarters said ranks are probing an altercation that occurred at about 14:00 hrs on Saturday, January 25, 2026, at the park at La Jalousie, West…
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(BBC) The price of gold has risen above US$5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time ever, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by more than 60% in 2025. It comes as tensions between the US and Nato over Greenland have added to growing concerns about financial and geopolitical uncertainty. US…
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand at the weekend highlighted that her Ministry has been stepping up where the Mayor and City Council have fallen short in addressing the concerns of Georgetown residents. During a visit to North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, the Ministry expressed her disappointment at what she described as a lack…
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A total of 1,302 inmates in Guyana have participated in rehabilitation and training programs to help them reintegrate into society. The program is part of the government’s effort to reform prisons and lower reoffending rates. The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) says the number comes from launching the program at its five prison sites. The initiative…
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Guyanese Desmond Amsterdam believes his fellow countryman Edmond DeClou should call it quits in boxing following last weekend’s brief bout between the two on the Caribbean Boxing Organisation’s (CBO) first-ever Pro/Am card at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Amsterdam of the Guyana Defence Force pulled off an emphatic first round knockout over DeClou in what…
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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has formally recognised the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) as one of the nation’s most functional sporting bodies, following a high-level strategic review of the Federation’s record-breaking 2025 calendar. The engagement, held as part of the NSC’s ongoing mandate to strengthen national sport governance, featured Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle, Assistant…
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