Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain. Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson, who is also omitted from the squad, broke the team’s midnight curfew in the early hours…
IICA pushing innovation-driven vision for agriculture
Just months after taking leadership of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Director-General Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim has unveiled plans for a science and technology-driven transformation. Dr. Ibrahim, during the launch of a planned agri-innovation hub on Tuesday, said innovation will be at the center of IICA’s new medium-term…
Engineer robbed of phone, $200,000 cash at Parika
A 21-year-old engineer from Wakenaam was allegedly robbed of $200,000 in cash and a cellular phone at Parika, East Bank Essequibo, late Tuesday night. Police Headquarters said they are investigating the incident which occurred at about 23:30 hrs on June 9, 2026, in the vicinity of the Big Kiss Parking…
‘Curry’ dragged, beaten and burnt during fatal attack at Honey Camp Landing
A man, known only as ‘Curry’, was allegedly beaten and burnt to death by a group of men, who accused him of stealing at Honey Camp Landing, Middle Mazaruni, on Sunday. The incident occurred between 05:30 hrs and 07:00 hrs on June 8. Police said the deceased, who had no…
Guyana to establish first autism school
First Lady Mrs. Arya Ali said Guyana’s first specialised school for children with autism will soon be established. The First Lady addressed the 19th session of the Conference of state Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York, where she said the school will…
‘Powerplay man’ Kyle Mayers aiming for GSL success with Desert Vipers
West Indies batting all-rounder Kyle Mayers believes the Desert Vipers have got a fantastic Caribbean contingent for the upcoming ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL). Mayers, from Barbados, is one of four local players who have been recruited to represent the Vipers in the July tournament, the others being Trinidad…
Labourer, 25, remanded to prison after armed robbery
Kumar Persaud, a 25-year-old labourer of Annandale New Scheme, East Coast Demerara, was charged after he was involved in an armed robbery. Persaud was also charged with maliciously damaging property. He was arrested on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in relation to offences committed on a 30-year-old man of Mon Repos,…
Seven masked men rob Good Hope family
Seven masked men reportedly robbed a family residing at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, early Monday morning, and Police have already arrested five suspects. In a release, Police Headquarters noted that a 49-year-old self-employed man was at home with his wife and two daughters when the seven masked men, armed…
‘Motorsport has lost a pillar’- GMR&SC mourns passing of stalwart Victor Pires
Statement by the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and the wider motorsport fraternity on the passing of veteran racer and respected motorsport stalwart, Victor Pires. Pires, whose contributions to motorcycle racing in Guyana…
Rotary Club of Georgetown installs new President and Board
The Rotary Club of Georgetown has installed a new Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 Rotary year at a ceremony on 7 June 2026, marking the beginning of a new year of service under the leadership of President Annabelle Carter-Sharma. Guided by the Rotary International theme, “Create Lasting Impact,” President…
