Performers, theatre lovers and cultural groups can look forward to a revitalised National Cultural Centre (NCC), with the government moving ahead with plans for a major restoration and modernisation of the country’s premier performing arts venue. The long-awaited upgrade is expected to improve the experience for the thousands of people…
FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2026: Brace for Haaland as Norway beat Iraq 4-1
Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway overcame a spirited Iraq 4-1 in their opening Group I game at Boston Stadium. The 25-year-old took his tally to 57 goals in 51 appearances for his country as they made their World Cup return after 28 years, though…
Guyana calls for regional crackdown on ships falsely flying its flag
Guyana is urging Caribbean maritime authorities to intensify efforts to identify and take action against vessels falsely flying its national flag, warning that the practice poses serious risks to maritime security and regional compliance standards. “As is well known in the region, Guyana has been plagued with ships falsely flying…
FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2026: Mbappe’s historic double fires France to thrilling victory over Senegal
Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant brace to become France’s all-time leading scorer with 58 goals as Les Bleus got their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign up and running with a thrilling 3-1 victory over Senegal. The France captain’s double ensured there would be no repeat of his country’s loss to…
Venezuelan man gets 18 months jail for illegal gun possession
Luis Eduardo Lepaje Chacon, a 26-year-old Venezuelan national and labourer of Prospect, East Bank Demerara, has been charged with Unlawful Possession of Firearm Without Licence. Chacon pleaded guilty when he appeared at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court and was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment. Chacon was arrested last Thursday and charged…
Teacher dies in minibus accident
Tineka Hicks, a 30-year-old teacher of Great Diamond, East Bank Demerara, died on Tuesday after the minibus she was in lost control and ended up in a drain. The accident occurred along the Diamond by pass road at about 08:30hrs. The minibus was being driven by a 52-year-old man from…
Young Amaya Mohamed ready for Need for Speed karting debut
Fourteen-year-old Amaya Mohamed is counting down the days to her first competitive karting event as she prepares to line up in this weekend’s highly anticipated Need for Speed Karting Championship. The two-day championship, organised by Jumbo Jet Events, will be held on Friday and Saturday at the Guyana Motor Racing…
Alan Walls appointed Head Coach of Guyana Men’s basketball team
The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has announced the appointment of highly respected international basketball coach Alan Walls as the new Head Coach of the Guyana Men’s National Basketball Team. The appointment comes as preparations intensify for the upcoming FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers, scheduled for July 8-12 at the Cliff…
Da Silva, Joseph and Chanderpaul in West Indies Test squad to face Sri Lanka
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 15-member squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua from June 25 to July 7. The West Indies will look to make the most of home conditions and conclude the…
New wing at Yarrowkabra Primary School brings relief to hundreds of children
A new wing at the Yarrowkabra Primary School was commissioned on Tuesday, signalling greater access to learning for hundreds of children hailing from communities across the Soesdyke- Linden Highway. The $177 million wing was commissioned by Education Minister Sonia Parag. The new wing has eight classrooms and will accommodate about…
