Stafanie Taylor navigated a huge scare at the hands of Scotland as West Indies scrapped their way to a second win of the Women’s T20 World Cup. Taylor, playing her first match of the tournament, injected much-needed impetus to the West Indies’ innings with a boundary-laden 47 not out off…
Stakeholder summit points to new era of CARICOM-CWI collaboration
In what is being viewed as a significant pivot toward a more unified approach to governance, Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Dr Kishore Shallow has lauded Guyana’s President, Dr Irfaan Ali, for fostering an inclusive environment during the 22nd meeting of the CARICOM Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee (PMSC) on Cricket. The…
Brazilian nationals charged for overstaying
Three Brazilian nationals were charged with Overstay of Person in Guyana following a joint operation conducted by the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission on Tuesday at Arakaka Backdam, North West District. The operation targeted illegal gold mining activities in the area, during which the three…
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: Mokoena snatches South Africa draw with Czechia
Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty cancelled out Michal Sadilek’s early opener as South Africa and Czechia drew at Atlanta Stadium. The result left the sides on one point apiece in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Miroslav Koubek called for a “fast start” and his men responded. Adam Hlozek…
Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett pitches a more inclusive, effective United Nations in bid for top global job
As wars rage across multiple regions, climate disasters intensify and progress on global development goals stalls, Guyana’s Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is making the case that the United Nations needs not only reform, but renewed trust from the people it was created to serve. The veteran diplomat, who has been nominated…
Judge rejects pleas on age, illness; sentences taxi driver to 35 years for ex-partner’s murder
Despite telling the court that he is battling prostate cancer and other health complications, convicted murderer Allan Sim, known as “Cayenne,” was on Thursday sentenced to 35 years behind bars for the brutal killing of his former partner, Melissa Skeete. The sentence was handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon at…
Rose Hall Town man dies in motorcycle crash with teen rider in Black Bush Polder
A 27-year-old Rose Hall Town resident lost his life Wednesday evening after a devastating collision between two motorcycles along the Mibicuri Public Road in Black Bush Polder, Corentyne, Berbice. Dead is Jermaine Smart, who was riding motorcycle CP 1482 west along the roadway when he collided with another motorcycle being…
Land search holds up project expansion for Tiger Bay single mothers
A presidential promise to deliver additional shade houses to single mothers in Tiger Bay is closer to reality, with land availability being the only hurdle standing between dozens of women and a steady weekly income. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said everything else is in place; applicants have been registered, shortlisted,…
‘Safety is a right, not a burden’ – Labour Minister urges culture shift at HSSE conference
As Guyana undergoes unprecedented economic expansion and workforce transformation, Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning Keoma Griffith has urged employers, workers and policymakers to make workplace safety a defining pillar of the country’s development. Speaking at the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Guyana’s 6th Annual Health, Safety, Security and Environment…
From fence to water access: major upgrades for Merriman Mall vendors
Mayor of Georgetown Alfred Mentore on Wednesday outlined several planned improvements for Merriman Mall, including better access to water, sanitation and a fence. Mentore was accompanied by City Councillors, Constabulary Officers and other stakeholders during an engagement with vendors at the mall located near Bourda. He told the vendors that…
