As the world observes World Press Freedom Day 2026, the Guyana Press Association (GPA) has joined the global community in reaffirming the critical role of a free and independent media in advancing peace, human rights and sustainable development. This year’s theme — “Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom…
Balgobin (120), Rajroop (5-5) highlight opening round of Odyssey Sightseeing Tours T20
Ushardeva Balgobin slammed a majestic hundred and Chaitram Rajroop picked up a five-wicket haul to highlight the individual performances in the opening round of matches in the Odyssey Sightseeing Tours Guyana Inc. T20 competition, organised by the West Demerara Cricket Association. The left-handed Balgobin hammered 120 against West Meten-Meer-Zorg, blasting…
Bandits caught after crashing into car
A 21-year-old male of 9 Field, Sophia and a 20-year-old male of Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara (ECD) are receiving medical attention under police guard at the Enmore Regional Hospital after robbing a shop at Unity, Mahaica, ECD. Police said investigation revealed that the incident occurred at around 12:05h on…
Police vest, handcuffs and pistols found at Garden of Eden
A bulletproof police vest and two handcuffs are among items discovered in a garbage heap at Garden of Eden, East Bank Demerara (EBD) on Friday at around 22:00h. Police said acting on information received, ranks went to the location where a search was conducted at a garbage heap located on…
School Basketball: Hururu and J.C. Chandisingh dominate in Regional Qualifiers
Youth Basketball Guyana’s regional tournaments in Regions Six and Ten delivered a series of clinical performances and statement wins. With heavyweights finding their rhythm and standout individuals rising to the occasion, the road to national glory is becoming increasingly competitive. In Region Ten, Hururu Secondary emerged as the story of…
Body found at Lake Capoey
Police last evening (Friday, May 1, 2026) discovered the body of a male at Capoey Lake, Essequibo Coast. According to a statement from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), ranks received a report at around 18:10h and visited the location where the body of the unidentified male of mixed ancestry was…
Leopold Street storm to Georgetown’s Guinness street football title
Leopold Street cemented their status as the kings of the concrete on Friday night, brushing aside Bent Street B 4-1 to claim the Georgetown zone of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ competition. In front of a packed, high-energy crowd at the National Cultural Centre tarmac, the new champions produced…
IPL 2026: Gaikwad, Kartik and bowlers help CSK complete double against MI
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) outplayed Mumbai Indians (MI) for the second time this season, leaving Hardik Pandya’s men on the brink of elimination. After misreading pitch No. 6 against Gujarat Titans (GT) last weekend, CSK used pitch No .5 to their advantage on Saturday, limiting MI to 159 for 7….
Norris takes dominant win in Miami sprint race
Lando Norris took McLaren’s first victory of the season with a dominant drive from pole position in the Miami Grand Prix sprint race. The world champion was untroubled as he converted pole into a lead at the first corner and controlled the race from there. Norris led a McLaren one-two…
‘Produce enough or pay more’ – VP Jagdeo warns low production driving up food costs
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says Guyana needs to produce more to deal with the rising market prices and minimize the effects of the external world conflicts. Responding to a question from a farmer during a consultation convened by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday at the Arthur Chung…
