Guyana Times

Dear Editor, Despite extensive development projects – roads, bridges, hospitals, and major initiatives like the new Demerara Harbour Bridge and Linden to Mabura Road – many Guyanese feel these signs of progress have an insignificant effect on their quality of life. High Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth (10.3 per cent in 2025), strong reserves (US $1 billion), low inflation (2.9...

Georgetown, once celebrated as the “Garden City” of the Caribbean, has endured decades of neglect and administrative inefficiency. The condition of the capital, from deteriorating infrastructure to environmental vulnerabilities, has long reflected a systemic inability to effectively manage its growth and safeguard its heritage. This reality has impeded the city’s potential as a hub of culture, commerce, and civic...

Dear Editor, The pessimistic phrase, “Not all that starts well ends well,” is a direct contradiction to the optimistic proverb, “All’s well that ends well.” The much-anticipated weekend commenced well with President Dr Irfaan Ali’s announcement of naming a few Permanent Secretaries and Presidential Advisors, some members of his Cabinet and Members of Parliament, which ended a prolonged week of...

Dear Editor, Zadok Ministers Fellowship extends our heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali on his re-election to a second term as the ninth Executive President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, to the Hon Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on his re-appointment as Prime Minister, and to Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on his re-appointment as Vice President. We also extend...

Young Warriors Cricket Club made a strong comeback, securing a resounding victory over Blairmont Cricket Club in the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) two-day first division tournament over the weekend. Trevon Stanislaus and Suresh Dhanai were the key bowlers, while half-centuries from Ricardo Ramdeholl, Vishal Mohabir, and Kevin Jawahir propelled Young Warriors to an innings-and-44-run victory. Batting first at the Young Warriors...

At the National Stadium in Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), the Massy Women Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) continued as the Barbados Royals capped a dominant campaign with a seven-wicket victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) Women, remaining unbeaten in the group stage. Captain Deandra Dottin promoted herself up the order, but the move didn’t pay off as...

Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against India, scheduled for October 2–14 in Ahmedabad and Delhi. The series, part of the ICC World Test Championship, marks the team’s first away fixture of the new cycle and their first Test tour of India since 2018. There are three changes from the squad...

The greens are set, the weather is perfect, and anticipation is building as the Massy Group of Companies proudly sponsors the Lusignan Golf Club’s highly anticipated tournament on September 20, 2025. This partnership underscores Massy’s long-standing commitment to community, wellness, and sports – bringing together golfers for a day of skill, camaraderie, and healthy competition. At the official handover, Mr...

At the National Stadium in Providence, the Trinbago Knight Riders cruised into Qualifier 2 of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Eliminator on the back of Nicholas Pooran and Alex Hales’ brilliance, sending the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons crashing out of the competition. The Falcons made a shaky start in the powerplay as Rahkeem Cornwall’s lean CPL run continued,...

…AMCHAM observer cross-examined by defence Proceedings in the trial of the alleged election fraud case continued on Tuesday morning with the cross-examination by the defence of Election Observer for the American Guyana Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), Mohamed Adam Rahaman, and testimony from Police Officer Romario Campbell, who was involved in the police questioning of Region Four Returning Officer Clairmont Mingo. Rahaman...