On Sunday, Afghanistan beat West Indies at the Under-19 World Cup in Windhoek. On Monday, the senior side followed suit, producing a similarly clinical performance against West Indies ahead of the T20 World Cup next month. On a Dubai pitch that assisted the slower bowlers, Ibrahim Zadran‘s unbeaten 87 off 56 balls and Darwish…
WOMEN’S T20 BLAZE: Jairam, Ramnath dismantle Guyana for 57 as Trinidad coast to victory
Trinidad and Tobago’s spin battery produced a clinical exhibition in Round Four of the Women’s T20 Blaze, bundling defending champions Guyana for a meagre 57 to set up a dominant eight-wicket win in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday. Opting to bowl first at the Arnos Vale Stadium, Trinidad’s…
Sentinel Security guards strike over delayed salaries
Several security guards employed by Sentinel Security in New Amsterdam, Berbice, have voiced serious concerns over the delayed payment of their salaries for the months of November and December 2025. One of the affected workers, 60-year-old Bhojkarran Ramchander of Goed Bananen Land, East Canje, told the News Room that he…
Parag wants stronger collaboration with PTAs as part of plan to improve schools
Minister of Education Sonia Parag will soon commence scheduled meetings with Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) as part of plans to foster stronger ties and ultimately, improve schools. Parag, in a video shared on her Facebook page, said those scheduled engagements are expected to enable direct information sharing. That easy flow…
Prime Minister promises transparency and wider public engagement
Prime Minister Mark Phillips has defended the government’s development agenda, saying the administration has a clear mandate to transform lives and will continue to pursue its programmes while keeping the public fully informed at every stage. Speaking on the ‘Starting Point’ podcast, the Prime Minister said while citizens have an…
Edghill orders placement of barriers to block unsafe access onto Ogle–Eccles Highway
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill has ordered the placement of barriers along sections of the Ogle to Eccles highway to prevent developers from creating dangerous 90-degree entry points onto the highway, warning that failure to act could result in loss of life. Addressing the issue on Monday, Edghill raised…
Police yet to confirm death of man in viral shooting video
Police are investigating a viral shooting social media video that allegedly shows wanted man Jamal Bourne, also known as “Skinny,” inflicting a suspected gunshot wound to himself during a Facebook Live broadcast. Police noted that there is currently no official confirmation of Bourne’s death. Though an investigation was launched, the…
WPL 2026: Rampant RCB beat Giants to maintain unbeaten run
Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their relentless form in the Women’s Premier League with a dominant 61-run victory over Gujarat Giants that secured their place in the play-offs. Gautami Naik, who earned her place in the RCB squad through dominant displays in domestic cricket, struck 73 off 55 balls – shepherding…
Budget Day is Monday January 26
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh on Monday announced that Budget Day this year is Monday, January 26, 2026. This will be the first Budget presented by the current administration since it was re-elected to office in September 2025. The post…
Smyth Street restaurant manager robbed of nearly $650,000
An unidentified man robbed a 34-year-old manager of a Smyth Street restaurant of $642,000 on Sunday night. Police Headquarters, in a statement, said the incident occurred at around 21:58 hrs just outside the restaurant. The manager reportedly collected the daily sales from the restaurant and placed the cash into a…
