Guyana Times

Guyana’s agricultural sector is undergoing a transformative phase, one that signals a decisive shift toward modernity, efficiency, and regional competitiveness. Recent remarks by President Dr Irfaan Ali, praising local farmers for embracing crop diversification and technology-driven farming, underscore a national agenda that prioritizes innovation as a cornerstone of food security and economic growth. The trajectory being set is not...

Dear Editor, This is another request to our Judicial System and Regulatory agencies for justice for the pensioners and members of the Wm. Fogarty's Pension Scheme. Two years have now elapsed as the pensioners and members of this scheme continue to await a date for a hearing in the Guyana Court of Appeal for a related matter in which they have...

Port Mourant Secondary School (PMSS) are the winners of the 2025 Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)-Republic Bank Limited (RBL) Inter-Secondary Schools cricket competition in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). In the final played at the Rose Hall Community Centre Ground in East Canje, PMSS made light work of Canje Secondary School (CSS). Put in to bat, CSS were bundled out for 84 in...

The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) was the stage for brilliance on Saturday, September 20, 2025, as Massy Distribution hosted its Goli and Soldanza Golf Tournament. While the day showcased talent from across the field, the spotlight belonged to Christine Sukhram, who outshone her competitors, mostly men, to claim victory in commanding fashion. Sukhram, Guyana’s leading female golfer, produced a stellar...

…Government reaffirms commitment to basketball’s growth The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) believes the future of basketball in Guyana is brighter than ever, following a fruitful meeting on Monday with Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs. Representing the Federation were Vice Presidents Rawle Toney and Jermaine Slater, who engaged Minister Jacobs as part of his ongoing series...

The thus-far entertaining collaboration between the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Republic Bank Limited will continue for another three years; a missive from the regional financial institution announced on Monday. Republic Bank shared, “The new three-year, groundbreaking partnership sees Republic Bank continue as Title Sponsor and Official Bank of the Republic Bank CPL, as well continuing the commitment to...

On the heels of a crushing, three-wicket loss to the Trinbago Knight Riders on Sunday night in the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final, Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) Head Coach Lance Klusener was the figure to perform the post-mortem on yet another final loss for the franchise. Klusener, in his assessment, conceded that his team were a few...

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) has announced the appointment of Dr Martin Pertab as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr Pertab was officially welcomed to the post by Director of Operations, Denise King-Tudor, along with other senior officials of the agency, who also presented him with a special token. He brings to the position a strong background...

Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond conducted an impromptu visit to the Central Immigration and Passport Office on Monday, engaging directly with applicants and reviewing the operations of the facility. During the visit, Walrond spoke with individuals applying for passports, listening to their experiences and suggestions for improving the service. She was also given a comprehensive walkthrough of the office and...

Testimony in the ongoing elections fraud case continued on Monday morning at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts with former Presidential Candidate of the Liberty and Justice Party (LJP), Lenox Shuman testifying to walking in on several Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) staff printing out what appeared to be a spreadsheet with manipulated elections results for Region Four when tabulation of the...