The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) has taken another significant step in its efforts to revive boxing within the nation’s prison system, with President Steve Ninvalle on Wednesday handing over a quantity of boxing equipment to the Republican Boxing Gym. The presentation was made to former national champion and current prison…
Familiar scars reopen for West Indies as clinical Sri Lanka take series opener
An authoritative batting display anchored by Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, followed by a suffocating spin squeeze and Dushmantha Chameera’s reverse-swinging death burst, propelled Sri Lanka to a 41-run victory over West Indies at Sabina Park. The result gives the visitors a 1-0 lead in a three-match series that carries…
Preparation meets reward for West Ruimveldt Primary in Future Warriors Tapeball
There is a distinct, raw beauty in grassroots tapeball cricket, where the margins are razor-thin, and the emotions run completely unchecked. On Sunday at the National Stadium in Providence, those emotions spilt over into tears of absolute jubilation as West Ruimveldt Primary clinched the Demerara zone title in the Future…
Son charged with murder of mother, remanded
A 24-year-old mason accused of killing his mother at their Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara home has been formally charged with murder and remanded to prison. Greedesh Ramkissoon of Lot 80 Cornelia Ida, Block ‘Y’, appeared before Magistrate Rabindra Singh at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, where he was…
Fire destroyed house, workshop at Smithfield
A fire of undetermined cause completely ravaged a house and workshop in Smithfield, New Amsterdam Berbice, early Tuesday morning. Shawn Embrace, 52, lived on the upper floor of the three-bedroom house with his mother, Charlotte Embrack, 84, and his daughter. Shawn, who is a contractor told reporters that the community…
Five changes to Green Machine ahead of 15s clash in Barbados
The Guyana Rugby Union has made five changes to its squad as the ‘Green Machine’ prepares for a crucial match in the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Tier 2 clash against host Barbados on Saturday from 12:00h. Rondel McArthur retains the captaincy for the trip to Bridgetown, but faces a high-stakes…
Guyana Amazon Warriors unveil formidable squad for GSL title defence
The Guyana Amazon Warriors have assembled a formidable squad featuring a blend of regional stars, experienced internationals and emerging talent as they prepare to defend their ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) title from July 23 to August 1 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. Leading the Warriors’ charge will…
NALICO/NAFICO to provide comprehensive insurance for Beharry U-19 School Cricket
Insurance giants NALICO/NAFICO have unveiled a comprehensive protection plan that will cover every single player, official, and venue for the upcoming Beharry Under-19 Schools’ Cricket Tournament. The unprecedented agreement, announced at the company’s Georgetown headquarters on Tuesday, shifts the paradigm of how youth tournaments are managed in the region. Rather…
Persons caught littering could be fined $50K
The Guyana Police Force and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have intensified efforts to tackle littering across the country, warning that persons found improperly disposing of waste could face fines of up to $50,000. The joint initiative forms part of a wider government push to improve public health, environmental standards…
FIFA adds new offside tech for World Cup
The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup. Fifa will introduce advanced semi-automated offside for video assistant referees (VAR) which should make decisions faster and mean an assistant can raise the flag rather…
