Guyana Times

Dear Editor, I wish to take this special moment to say a very special thank you to the CEO of GECOM, Vishnu Persaud for the administrative skills displayed by Persaud in coordinating what I would term as a perfect election, which truly requires much appreciation and respect. An election without fraud or complications/confusion. The most professional GECOM staff imaginable anywhere. The...

Dear Editor, I am writing to draw the attention of Guyanese road users, the Guyana Police Force, and the Ministry of Public Works to the dangers of vehicles encroaching on the pedal- and motorcyclist-designated lanes on our gazetted roadways. During peak traffic hours, 06:00h–08:00h and 15:00h–20:00h, it has become increasingly common for cars, vans, and lorries to form a third...

Fresh off a dominant nine-wicket win over Rose Hall Town, Albion will be looking to keep their momentum going when they face Police in the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) first-division two-day clash on September 20 and 21. In Zone A, West Berbice will face Tucber Park at Bush Lot, while Young Warriors host Rose Hall Canje at Young Warriors. In Zone...

The East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) Premier Insurance Second Division 40-Over Competition continued last weekend with a series of lopsided encounters, as several teams registered dominant victories. Batting first, Unity’s innings never got going as they crumbled for just 36 all out in 14.5 overs. Only C Pitt managed double figures with a fighting 10, while the rest of the line-up...

The five-year partnership between the Petra Organisation and Sterling Products Limited was extended on Thursday afternoon, as the company reaffirmed its support for this year’s 12th edition of the Courts Optical-sponsored Boys’ Under-11 Pee Wee Schools’ Football Competition. This year’s competition will feature 32 teams from Regions One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, and 10, all vying for a...

The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has confirmed that Nicholas Pooran of the Trinbago Knight Riders has been charged with a Level 1 offence under the CPL Code of Conduct. The charge stems from Pooran showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during the Eliminator match against the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. He has accepted the sanction, which carries a fine...

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) Women and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Women left the Guyana Football Federation’s National Training Center (NTC) at Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD) with plenty to celebrate, both recording dominant victories in the recent round of the Women’s Division One League The Guyana Police Force (GPF) Women were the first to taste victory on Wednesday...

After falling short in Qualifier 1 of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the defending champions, the St Lucia Kings, will have no time to brood as they prepare for a crucial do-or-die clash in Qualifier 2 against the Trinbago Knight Riders tonight at 20:00h at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD). The Kings, who missed...

…road safety to gun crimes – Minister vows follow-through on prosecutions Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond, has acknowledged that while Guyana has the necessary laws to address a wide range of crimes, enforcement remains a significant challenge. Strengthening the implementation of these laws, she says, will be a key focus during her tenure as head of the country’s security sector. For instance,...

Dr Josh Kanhai has been appointed Deputy Permanent Secretary (Administration) at the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development. “We are pleased to welcome Dr Josh Kanhai, our first-ever Deputy Permanent Secretary for Administration,” the Ministry said in a brief statement on Thursday. “His strong desire to serve has led him into Government, where he brings with him dedication, energy, and...