Guyana Times

Johann Layne Guyanese fast bowler Shamar Joseph, who had earned a spot in the West Indies’ 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against India from October 2 to 14, has been ruled out due to injury. The tests are set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. In Joseph’s absence,...

The top horses were putting on the finishing touches as they geared up for the Clash at the Big Yard – the highly anticipated one-day horse race meet set for Sunday, September 28, at the Port Mourant Turf Club. Horses from West Berbice made the journey east to get a final taste of the dry, well-prepared Port Mourant track, which...

The final day of the FIFA Retreat at the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Secretariat concluded with a dynamic leadership session involving the GFF Executive Committee. The session explored key themes, including the global football governance structure, the distinct roles and responsibilities of football leaders, the importance of effective communication, and the critical need for strategic planning and implementation to shape...

The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will officially launch its National Development Programme today at the Andrew "Six Head" Lewis Gym in Albouystown, under the guidance of national coach Lennox Daniels. Traditionally focused on nurturing young, emerging boxers beginning their careers, this year’s programme will expand to include Guyana’s top fighters in preparation for the 8th Annual Caribbean Schoolboys and Juniors...

An assessment of the ambulance services across Guyana will get underway in October as part of efforts to modernise the country’s emergency management systems. President Dr Irfaan Ali witnessed the signing of an agreement between the Government of Guyana and United States-based Northwell Health on Tuesday in New York. The Head of State had travelled to the United States (US) to...

The Ministry of Housing, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), has taken decisive enforcement action to stop unauthorised construction works for a proposed supermarket at Lot 72 Brickdam Street and Brummel Place, Georgetown. An inspection conducted by CH&PA’s Enforcement and Compliance Department confirmed that construction commenced without seeking approval from CH&PA or the relevant regulatory agencies. No planning...

In its latest annual report, the Audit Office of Guyana has once again flagged the controversial Belle Vue Pump Station project over its incompletion, as well as the prolonged delay of the Bamia Primary School. This was revealed by Auditor General (AG) Deodat Sharma on Thursday after he handed over the Report of the Auditor General for the 2024...

...as division updates presence along ECD The rapid transformation of East Coast Demerara has brought with it a new headache for Police: traffic congestion. With new highways, expanding housing schemes, and ongoing construction projects, Regional Division 4C is facing mounting challenges in keeping roads safe and traffic flowing. Assistant Commissioner Khali Pareshram, who heads the division, said the region has grown...

Works are progressing on installing the striking Cacique Crown of Honour atop the twin towers of the new Demerara River Bridge, a symbolic gesture of national pride as the long-awaited infrastructure moves closer to its official opening. During a site visit, observers noted that steel components are being assembled on the ground before being hoisted into place, forming a crown...

Some 30 lbs of cocaine and 8 lbs of marijuana were found Thursday by law enforcement agencies in Georgetown and Charity, Essequibo Coast. Officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), acting on information received, conducted an intelligence-led operation at a location in Charity, Essequibo Coast. A subsequent search of the location led to the discovery of 13 brick-like parcels suspected...