Usain Bolt, the fastest man on earth and a cricketer in his youth, has been unveiled as the ambassador of the 2024 men’s T20 World Cup, to be played in the West Indies and the USA in June. “Coming from the Caribbean where cricket is a part of life, the…
A distressing incident unfolded in the small coastal community of Lima Sands in Region Two when a courageous woman, whose identity remains concealed under the pseudonym Maria, was brutally assaulted at the hands of her partner. The abuse started when Maria, 23, made the difficult decision to end her long-term…
Chicken ‘n’ Burger Delight (CnBD), a popular local fast food chain in the Guyana, is making a bold move to cater to the growing demand for plant-based options. Recently, the company announced that it will be introducing plant-based chicken; VEGO to its menu nationwide starting April 25, 2024. This decision…
Speedboat owners and operators serving the routes of Vreed-en-hoop, Parika, Bartica, and Supenaam have been sternly reminded by the government that any unauthorized fare increases will not be tolerated. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill, emphasised the government’s position during a meeting with speedboat operators from these routes, held…
Gabriel Lim, a rising star from Guyana, is set to return to the prestigious Penn Relays where he made headlines last year by clinching Gold in the High School Boys Javelin throw, recording a distance of 61.24m. Lim’s journey since then has been marked by remarkable improvement, with a significant…
The executives and members of the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) have offered heartfelt congratulations to the players and management of the Guyana Harpy Eagles, who retained the West Indies Four-Day Championship over the weekend. Harpy Eagles defeated Combined Campuses and Colleges in the final round to win their fifth match…
The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission has reiterated its support of the Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s (GBBFF) hosting of the 51st Central America and Caribbean Fitness and Bodybuilding Championship (CAC 2024) from October 17-24, 2024. In a recent…
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony on Tuesday revealed that two persons died in Guyana this year after they were infected with dengue. And in an update shared with the local press corps, the Health Minister also said 2,852 persons were infected with the disease for the year so far. Of…
Two men, both taxi drivers, were shot last Wednesday at the Kitty seawall area in Georgetown allegedly by a vendor. Injured are Jermaine Duncan, 32, from Sophia and Sheldon Smith, 34, from Durban Street Lodge. Police Headquarters reported that Smith was celebrating his birthday with a group of friends at…
Persistent rainfall on Tuesday forced no-results in both games on the opening day of the inaugural Guyana T10 Blast at the Enmore Community Centre ground, East Coast Demerara. Essequibo Jaguars and Demerara Hawks were scheduled to start the tournament, followed by Berbice Caimans against Demerara Pitbulls in the Guyana Cricket…
