Twenty-eight overs into the contest in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals (RR) were keeping pace with Gujarat Titans (GT). They were 86 for 3 in seven overs, chasing 230. Dhruv Jurel looked like he had excised his slow-batting demons. He was on 24 off 9 and ready to go bigger. Then, Rashid…
Taxi driver stabbed in road rage
A 36-year-old taxi driver of South Sophia, Georgetown, is critical at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was stabbed by another driver at Farmers Field, Plum Park, Sophia. The incident occurred on Friday, May 8, 2026, at about 23:45 hours. Police said the taxi driver was driving along the road…
Motorcyclist escapes police after dropping unlicensed firearm
Police at the Bourda Market Police Outpost on Friday evening attempted to stop a motorcyclist who was riding up the one-way at Orange Walk. However, the identifiable male sped away, colliding with a motor car and a nearby barrier. As a result, he lost control of the motorcycle, during which…
GBTI announces new mortgage rates
See below the full release from GBTI: Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has introduced a new mortgage rate structure, with rates starting as low as 3%, effective May 1, 2026. The new rates are designed to make homeownership more affordable for Guyanese families, whether they are buying their…
Mining equipment seized to curb illegal discharge of waste materials in Walabaka Basin
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) with assistance from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have seized 15 pieces of mining equipment, including engines, excavators and pumps, have been seized following repeated warnings to errant miners within the Walabaka Four Miles area in Mining District #5 who have been discharging…
One in custody for robbing money changer
A 35-year-old money changer/businessman of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara (ECD) was on Friday evening robbed while plying his trade at America and Longden Streets, Georgetown. Police said the victim was plying his trade on America Street while seated on his motorcycle when two suspects rode up on a black…
Henry Boys’ murder trial: Father gives harrowing testimony, Policeman denies assaulting men accused of the crime
The trial for the murders of cousins Joel and Isaiah Henry continued on Friday with emotional testimony from Isaiah’s father, Glaston Henry. The two accused are Anil Sancharra, known as “Dan Pole” and “Rasta,” of D’Edward Village, West Coast Berbice, and Vinod Gopaul, nicknamed “Magga,” of Yakusari, Black Bush Polder,…
Min. Parag commissions AutoCAD Lab at Abram Zuil Secondary
The Ministry of Education on Friday commissioned an AutoCAD Laboratory at the Abram Zuil Secondary School in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaan), marking a major milestone in the advancement of technical and vocational education across the country. This is the first time such a facility has been commissioned at a Secondary School…
Potential First-Class debuts loom for Van Lange and Ramsammy
By Akeem Greene akeem@newsroom.gy With a place in the 2026 West Indies Four-Day Championship final on May 17 already guaranteed, Guyana Harpy Eagles captain Tevin Imlach has signalled a period of strategic rotation. Speaking on the Barbadian radio programme Mason and Guest, Imlach emphasised the necessity of managing his seam-bowling…
Armed bandits rob Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board
Armed bandits robbed the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) of around $15,000 (approximately US$2,2100) when they stormed the organisation’s offices at Clifford Roach Drive on Friday. A spokesman told Guardian Media that the men stormed the facility around 1.30 pm and held staff at gunpoint before opening a safe…
