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20/12/2025

Inside the art with Carlos Hendricks.

Featured artist Carlos Hendricks speaks on some of his standout pieces in his exhibition at Castellani House, unpacking the stories and symbolism behind the work.

The exhibition runs up until January 9th, 2026.

Source: President Irfaan Ali

20/12/2025

The famous clock at the Stabroek Market Square is officially working again.

Source: Priya Manickchand

20/12/2025

Prime Minister Mark Phillips commissioned two new Bell helicopters, the Bell 407 and Bell 429 at the Guyana Defence Force’s Hangar at Ogle on Saturday.

The acquisition forms part of the GDF’s broader plan to enhance its assets. Prime Minister Phillips said that a modern Guyana requires a Defence Force capable of safeguarding a vast and diverse territory, including Guyana’s forests and savannahs, rivers, borders, airspace, and exclusive economic zone.

“Advancing aviation assets, surveillance systems, communication platforms, and data‑driven intelligence tools allows the Force to see farther, respond faster, and act with greater precision.” stated the Prime Minister.

The new helicopters expand the Force’s ability to enhance operational readiness in areas such as border surveillance, disaster response, humanitarian relief, medical evacuations, search and rescue, and joint inter‑agency operations.

The Bell 429 has a seating capacity of two (crew members) and six (passengers), with a payload of 2,700 pounds and a maximum speed of 150 knots.

The Bell 407, on the other hand, has a seating capacity of one (crew member) and six (passengers), with a payload of 2,300 pounds and a maximum speed of 133 knots.

Source: Prime Minister Mark Phillips

20/12/2025

WATCH | A house was destroyed by a fire on Saturday at Enterprise, East Coast Demerara

Source: Luis Stanislaus

20/12/2025

HAPPENING NOW || Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha is currently in Melanie on the East Coast of Demerara to launch the Melanie Shadehouse and and Women Empowerment Project.

Source: Ministry of Agriculture - Guyana

20/12/2025

Minister of Education Sonia Parag is on the move on Saturday, bringing Christmas cheer and holiday smiles to children across the region.

Source: Sonia Parag, Minister of Education

20/12/2025

Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues on Saturday shared holiday cheer with children at Plum Park, Sophia, through the distribution of toys. The simple but meaningful gesture brought smiles to families and reflected the spirit of giving during the festive season.

Source: Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce

20/12/2025

Enquiries revealed that ranks were on foot patrol duties in the area and, acting on information received, made contact with the suspect who was at a boat house.

A 39-year-old miner of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara, was arrested in Parika, East Bank Essequibo, on Friday afternoon after Police found a quantity of cannabis on his person. Enquiries revealed that ranks were on foot patrol duties in the area and, acting on information received, made contact ...

20/12/2025

Both individuals were arrested and escorted to the Parika Police Station, where the suspected substance was weighed in their presence and amounted to 102.1 grammes.

A farmer and a housewife were arrested Police found 102.1 grammes of co***ne at a grocery store on Friday night in Parika, East Bank Essequibo. According to a Police release, ranks went to the store acting on information received. There, the Officers met a 39-year-old farmer, a 37-year-old housewife...

20/12/2025

GUYANA POWER AND LIGHT (GPL) ADVISORY-- DEMERARA & BERBICE

GPL advises customers in Demerara and Berbice, that their teams are working to restore power following a system disturbance.

Source: Guyana Power and Light

20/12/2025

The Bishops' High School recently defeated Tutorial Secondary in the final of the Region Three School Basketball Jamboree at the Leonora Secondary School.

The champions emerged with a 50-35 victory in the final in the D-UP Basketball Academy organised tournament, which was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Rose Ann Resort, Century Spring Water, Alim and Sons Construction and Modern Foundation Academy.

A total of 10 schools participated in the competition- six from West Demerara and four from Georgetown.

"We hope to have up to 15 schools next year," President and Founder of the D-UP Basketball Academy Anthony Kandar said.

Kandar added that numerous coaches, players and parents have reached out with the hope of competing in the next tournament in 2026.

"We're excited about that," Kandar said.

"Our goal is to produce productive members of society by using the means of basketball. That's the direction we're heading and we will not be swaying."

"We hope to one day touch the 10 regions."

The 2025 tournament featured over 95 games during a two-month period.

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For President of the GBBC Peter Abdool, the fight is a clash of youth and experience with Dharry prepared to box of out his comfort weight to accomplish his long-desired goal of a world title.

“Elton Dharry won all his titles at 115lbs, which is Super Fly, so he’s actually going up in weight by seven pounds to fight a young fighter full of vim and vigour and who is literally half his age,” the GBBC boss asserted.

“It’s going to be an incredible fight in terms of having a young, hungry fighter who has knockout power against a skilled, seasoned fighter who is looking to at last land a world title for Guyana.”

USA-based Guyanese boxer Elton Dharry is set to fight for the IBO Super Bantamweight World Title at the Pegasus Hotel and Corporate Suites on February 15, 2026. Dharry will step up from 115lbs to 122lbs for the crucial clash against Salmin Kassim of Tanzania. The 40-year-old Dharry has a professiona...