Don Singh, a councillor on the Georgetown Mayor and City Council, has been elected the new president of the historic Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC). In the club’s Biennial General Meeting held on Monday evening at the main pavilion, Singh secured a decisive 47-17 victory over the incumbent, Jonathan Yearwood, in…
Slingerz Racing Stable opens 2026 with G3 glory at Gávea
Slingerz Racing Stable has commenced the 2026 season in spectacular fashion, securing a high-profile victory in the Grand Prix City Hall of Rio de Janeiro (G3) at the Gávea Hippodrome on Monday night. Fielding two runners in the 1,900-metre contest, the Guyanese-owned stable secured a 1-4 finish, with stable star…
USA’s Ali Khan claims having been ‘denied’ India visa ahead of T20 World Cup
Ali Khan, the USA fast bowler of Pakistan origin, has claimed in a caption to a story on Instagram that he has been “denied” an Indian visa. USA are scheduled to play India in Mumbai on February 7, the opening day of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Khan, who is…
BCB firm on stance that Bangladesh won’t travel to India for T20 World Cup
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has said it remains firm in its stance to not play their 2026 T20 World Cup matches in India due to security concerns. The BCB released a statement on Tuesday, following a video conference with the ICC, reiterating its request to move Bangladesh’s matches outside…
Three month amnesty begins ahead of new tint law enforcement
Motorists now have a three-month amnesty period to comply with the newly gazetted Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Tint) Regulations 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday announced. The regulations were officially published in the Official Gazette on 1 January 2026, marking the formal enactment of the country’s new…
Nandlall calls for higher standards, structured induction and stronger discipline for lawyers
Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC has issued a strong call for sweeping reforms to raise professional standards within Guyana’s legal profession, including stricter induction requirements for new lawyers and more robust disciplinary mechanisms for attorneys found wanting. Speaking at the Opening of the Law Year 2026 on Tuesday, Nandlall said…
Lawyers must be held accountable for delays and slipping standards – Bar President
President of the Bar Association of Guyana, Kamal Ramkarran SC, has called for urgent reform of the disciplinary system governing lawyers, warning that accountability must apply not only to judges but also to attorneys whose conduct contributes to prolonged court delays. Speaking at the Opening of the Law Year 2026…
Speedy justice must remain a priority, Bar President cautions at opening of Law Year 2026
President of the Bar Association of Guyana, Kamal Ramkarran SC, has cautioned that while major improvements have been made in the High Court, similar reforms must urgently extend to the Court of Appeal to prevent a return to crippling judicial delays that once plagued the justice system. Addressing the Opening…
City Council pushes for modern market design at Merriman’s Mall
Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore on Monday said previous designs for the redevelopment at Merriman’s Mall will not be used as the City Council moves to modernise the space. Mentore made the announcement during the first official statutory meeting of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council. He said the current plan,…
U-13 trio receives cricket gear from agent Colin Bynoe Jr.
Licensed Guyanese cricket agent Colin Bynoe Jr. ‘paid it forward’ on Monday, presenting cricket gear to three budding Under-13 cricketers at the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) office on Regent Street, Georgetown. The GCB aided the identification process, with one player from each of the three counties benefitting. Seamer Adrian Emmanuel…
