Kwakwani’s electricity demand has surged beyond one megawatt, prompting plans to add additional generation capacity as the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) and other utility stakeholders grapple with increased demand amid the country’s intense heat.
As the controversy over contracts given to Sigma Engineers Limited continues to fester, research has shown that three senior officials of its Bangladesh establishment were named in a corruption case filed in Bangladesh in 2020 over the alleged misappropriation of Tk 344.15 million, equivalent to Tk 34.42 crore.
Dear Editor, As a public analyst who has been involved in community programmes in Guyana, I believe we need to have a balanced national discussion about the continued use of horse-drawn carts on our highways, village streets and avenues.
Guyana Rotorcraft Services Inc (GRSI) has become the first local aviation company to secure a Rotorcraft Air Operator Certificate, clearing the way for it to provide commercial helicopter services across Guyana.
The Diamond Regional Hospital is the first of the six new hospitals to offer inpatient care for psychiatric patients, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said yesterday.
President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said the government has established a task force to address noise nuisance countrywide amid widespread complaints about the failure of the police to respond to affected residents.
President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday reiterated his government’s commitment to reducing electricity rates by 50% but provided no revised deadline for the nationwide implementation of the measure, which he had originally promised would take effect before the end of 2025.
APNU parliamentarian Sharma Solomon has called on President Irfaan Ali to release the production, revenue and cost-recovery figures underpinning his announcement that Guyana is now entitled to approximately 39.8% of crude production from the Stabroek Block.
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has unveiled the schedule for its 2026 Under-13 Inter-County Super 40 tournament, which will bowl off on Saturday, August 22, with matches in Demerara and Berbice.
Guyana’s junior cyclists Alexander Leung and Alex Newton are in Belize to compete in the 2026 Caribbean Junior Road Cycling Championships, which will be contested this weekend.
Dear Editor, Note is taken of the editorial titled, `The President’s brother and the procurement system’ (KW, August 20, 2026).
Deonarine Chattergoon will captain a 15-member Berbice squad in the 2026 Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Under-13 Inter-County tournament, which bowls off on Saturday, August 22.
Barbados topped the 37th Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) Media Awards with 15 awards and eight special mentions, while Jamaica’s RJRGLEANER Communications Group was the most successful media house, securing 13 awards and two special mentions.
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, participated in the commissioning of the newly constructed Kumu Health Centre in Region Nine.
Bygeval Secondary School has recorded a 100 per cent pass rate at the 2026 CSEC Mathematics examination, with all participating Grade 10 students successfully passing.
The Police Sports Club has joined forces with the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) for its upcoming T10 Franchise Tournament, scheduled for November 22 at the LBI Ground.
A new chess competition seeking to attract established players, returning competitors and busy professionals was launched on Monday at the Oasis Building, Pegasus Hotel.
National prestige is the main motive for a government to seek to have one of its citizens elected UN Secretary-General, never mind that once they are installed in the post the umbilical cord between themselves and the home administration which promoted their candidacy is forever severed.
The Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) removed more than 220 illegal electricity connections during a three-day exercise in several communities, the Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation says.
Dear Editor, Editor, I want to be very frank, while a lot of conversations have already been had and discussions are continuing to be had about the sinking of the M.V.
