The University of Guyana (UG) is preparing to graduate more than 3,700 students at its 60th Annual Graduation Ceremonies this November, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s history.

The ceremonies will be held at the Turkeyen Campus on November 17 and 18, followed by the Berbice Campus on November 20. The Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE) will host its Extra-Mural Programme graduation on November 28.

More than 3,700 graduands are expected to receive their degrees, diplomas and certificates, making this one of the largest graduating cohorts in the university’s history.

The ceremonies will celebrate the academic achievements of students preparing to enter or advance within the national, regional and international workforce.

Over its 63-year history, the University of Guyana has produced more than 73,000 graduates, many of whom have gone on to serve in senior positions across the public and private sectors in Guyana and beyond.

The upcoming graduation ceremonies will mark another chapter in the university’s contribution to national development and the training of skilled professionals across various fields.

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The Guyana Football Federation has taken another step in its push to bolster grassroots football after handing over essential equipment to four regional associations taking part in the Concacaf Bigger Game Academy pilot scheme.

The kit and equipment were officially presented to regional representatives at the GFF National Training Centre in Providence ahead of a 10-week programme for boys and girls aged six to 12.

The pilot will run across four venues, with the Upper Demerara Football Association basing their activities at Silver City Field, while the Georgetown FA operates out of C Field, Sophia.

East Demerara FA will stage sessions at Buxton Ground, while East Bank FA will host games at Diamond Playfield.

Designed to strengthen football at community level, the Concacaf initiative combines equipment support with coach and volunteer education to deliver structured weekend sessions. The handover follows an initial training phase in September, where coaches took part in dedicated workshops before leading a youth festival at Providence.

“Grassroots development is central to the future of football in Guyana,” said GFF technical director Bryan Joseph. “The programme provides an introduction to the game for children and offers structured and organised opportunities for them to fall in love with football.

“Initiatives like the Concacaf Bigger Game Academy help us expand opportunities for young players and build a more sustainable pathway for football development across the country.”

The GFF will work alongside each association throughout the 10-week block to offer monitoring support, safeguarding oversight, and operational guidance.

Each regional body will submit a comprehensive performance report at the conclusion of the pilot, detailing participation figures, outcomes, and challenges.

Federation officials hope the data gathered from the pilot will pave the way to expanding the initiative across further regional associations nationwide. (Modified Press Release) 

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Guyanese finance professional and business leader Dr. Alista Bishop returned to the Caribbean Global Awards in London one year after receiving the Global Leadership Award, this time earning the Sustainable Finance Award alongside a special family milestone as her 13-year-old son, Xavi Bishop, was honoured with the Junior Youth Community Impact Award.

The awards were presented on September 26, 2026, at The Cumberland Hotel in London, during the Caribbean Global Awards, which recognises Caribbean individuals making an impact across professional, business, leadership and community spheres.

For Dr. Bishop, the evening represented both a continuation of her own professional journey and a proud new chapter for her family.

“Returning to the Caribbean Global Awards a year after receiving the Global Leadership Award was already meaningful, but to return this year and share the evening with my son made it completely different,” Dr. Bishop said.

“Receiving the Sustainable Finance Award is an honour that reflects years of work, learning and commitment within the finance profession. But as a mother, watching Xavi receive his own recognition at just 13 years old was one of the proudest moments of the evening.”

Dr. Bishop’s Sustainable Finance Award recognises her contribution to finance, corporate leadership and the advancement of responsible and sustainable approaches to business and economic development.

Her career has spanned accounting, finance, corporate governance, regional business leadership and professional service, alongside continued involvement in community, youth and development initiatives.

The evening also placed a spotlight on the next generation, with Xavi receiving the Junior Youth Community Impact Award in recognition of his contribution to community-focused activities and youth service.

“As parents, we speak to our children about success, but I also want Xavi to understand that success comes with a responsibility to contribute to the lives of others,” Dr. Bishop said.

“He has grown up seeing service, leadership and community involvement as part of everyday life, but this recognition is his own. I hope it encourages him to continue finding ways to contribute, to remain grounded and to understand that you are never too young to make a positive difference.”

The joint recognition created a memorable mother-and-son moment for the Bishops, with both receiving awards representing different stages of leadership and impact.

For Dr. Bishop, returning to the same event one year after her previous recognition also provided an opportunity to reflect on continued growth.

“To return a year later and be recognised in another area of my work is something I am deeply grateful for,” she said. “Awards are never the reason we do the work, but they can be a reminder to keep going, to keep improving and to continue using whatever platform we have to contribute.”

The 2026 Caribbean Global Awards therefore became more than another professional milestone for Dr. Bishop. It marked a moment in which professional achievement, motherhood and community service came together on the same stage.

“Last year I left London grateful for the recognition I received,” Dr. Bishop added. “This year, I leave even more grateful because I got to share that stage and that experience with my son.”

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President Dr. Irfaan Ali has expressed condolences on the passing of former Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Mr. Robert Corbin.

The president said Corbin, a political stalwart also served as Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Government and longstanding Member of Parliament occupied a place of prominence in public life.

“At this time of profound loss, I extend my sincere condolences to Mr. Corbin’s family and loved ones, to the leadership and membership of the People’s National Congress, and to its supporters throughout Guyana and the diaspora,” the President said.

May his family, colleagues and supporters find strength and comfort in the memories of his life and service, and may his soul rest in eternal peace, he added.

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CCTV cameras yielding results in crime investigations – Min Walrond

Guyana’s expanding ‘Safe Country’ initiative continues to deliver significant results in the fight against crime, helping police identify suspects, gather evidence and move investigations forward more efficiently.

Speaking on the ‘Starting Point’ Podcast during Sunday’s broadcast, Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond said approximately 800 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras had been installed specifically as part of the Safe Country initiative over the past five years, with coverage extending to most regions.

“We have seen tremendous results, positive results from the cameras,” the minister stated.

According to her, the footage captured by the cameras is proving useful to investigators, providing visual evidence that can help establish what occurred during an incident and identify persons involved.

She pointed to footage of an attack on a young woman, allegedly involving a Ministry of Home Affairs employee, as an example of how cameras could provide evidence for investigations.

Speaking from experience as a former magistrate, the minister stated that cases previously depended heavily on eyewitness accounts and could involve lengthy trials.

“People can feel a sense of satisfaction that they don’t have to languish and wait for years for their matters to be resolved.”

Facial recognition technology is also being used to help track people of interest and identify locations where they might be sheltered.

“We have more cameras being deployed, more training for police officers in terms of intelligence-led crime fighting, as opposed to just trying to solve a crime after it happens,” Minister Walrond emphasised.

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