Guyana Times

Dear Editor, I’ve taken note of the recent statements made by former Finance Minister Winston Jordan regarding Guyana’s rice sector. His recommendation that smaller farmers should exit rice production is not only reckless but also reveals a deep disregard for the thousands of families who depend on this vital industry. It is important to remind Mr Jordan and the public of...

Every October, the world observes Cancer Awareness Month, a period dedicated to educating societies about one of the most formidable public health challenges of the modern era. In Guyana, the occasion has often been marked with campaigns, pink ribbons, and messages of solidarity. Yet, the hard truth remains, awareness alone is not enough. While it is important to talk...

Dear Editor, Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips, on Friday, said something of immense value to all Guyanese. This was at the Marriott Hotel (during the celebration of the 76th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China). The PM, in referring to Guyana’s continuing ‘housing overdrive’ explained that the time has come for “Guyana to significantly benefit...

Dear Editor, One of the benefits that the leaders and the people of the region had hoped was that with the creation of CARICOM, the regional governments would have been acting together. This is very important since we are relatively small individually and in terms of our population. Therefore, acting on issues jointly would enhance the influence of the region...

Winston Jordan last week demanded that government take steps to downsize rice in Guyana. This is the man who was Minister of Finance during the 2015-2020 PNC-led APNU/AFC government when they refused to support rice farmers and when they down-sized SUGAR. The down-sizing of SUGAR was a major reason why people voted to dump the Granger-led, PNC-led APNU/AFC government...

Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Tuesday announced that the Board of Directors has approved the recommendations for International Retainer Contracts for the 2025/26 season, which commences today, October 1. Contracts have been offered to both West Indies Men’s and Women’s players following the 2024/25 evaluation period, with selections based on performance and projected involvement in upcoming fixtures. This contract cycle also...

Cricket fans were treated to a dramatic final round of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Under-13 Inter-County Championship as Essequibo secured a fighting win over Berbice at the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Ground, while Demerara sealed the title with another dominant display against the Select XI at Lusignan. At LBI, Marcus Thomas produced one of the most devastating spells of...

Now into its third month of action, the Women’s Division One League 2025 has thus far provided a platform for entertaining women’s competition in Guyana. Featuring 10 teams from across the country, the League is providing playing opportunities to players from almost every region, in a quest for a $1 million grand prize. During an exclusive chat with Guyana Football Federation...

The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is preparing to make a powerful statement at the DSB Suriname Invitational 2025, scheduled for October 11 to October 12 in Paramaribo. After an outstanding showing at last year’s tournament, the Guyanese contingent is heading into this year’s event with a strong team of 20 players, determination, and the clear intention of dominating across all...

The inaugural Flair Under-21 Tournament delivered excitement, drama, and rising talent on full display at the Malteenoes Sports Club. After a weekend of action-packed T20 cricket, Forest Fusion emerged as the first-ever champions, producing a string of confident performances before sealing the title with a ruthless victory in the grand final against Emerald Warriors. In the first game, Blazing Brigade posted...