(BBC News) There are several options for “off ramps” to de-escalation after the US’ military operation in Iran, Donald Trump says. “I can go long and take over the whole thing, or end it in two or three days and tell the Iranians: ‘See you again in a few years…
Growing signs that Iran’s supreme leader is ‘gone’ – Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has just said that there’s growing signs that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is “gone”. The BBC reported that it’s not clear exactly what he means; however, satellite imagery taken over Tehran this morning shows significant damage to part of the compound of Leadership House –…
Guyana Cricket Board distance current executive from ‘disputed investment’
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has issued a firm clarification following social media allegations regarding a “receipt trail,” stating that the financial matters in question predate the current administration by five years. SEE PRESS RELEASE BY GUYANA CRICKET BOARD: “The current executives of the Guyana Cricket Board wish to…
GBTI reports $4.5B profit for 2025
Guyana Bank for Trade & Industry Limited (GBTI) and its subsidiaries closed the 2025 financial year with a strong performance, reporting profit after tax of G$4.5 billion. According to Chairman of Edward Beharry Group of Companies, Suresh Beharry, this result was driven by robust loan portfolio growth of 17% and…
T20 World Cup: Pakistan win, but not big enough as New Zealand progress to semi-finals
Sahibzada Farhan’s record-breaking hundred and Fakhar Zaman’s blazing 84 off 42 balls gave Pakistan a five-run win over Sri Lanka in Pallekele but it wasn’t enough to put them in the T20 World Cup semi-finals. It was New Zealand who became the second team from Group 2 to qualify for…
Man granted $750,000 bail for causing death by dangerous driving
Shawn Gonsalves appeared before the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court on Friday, after being charged with causing death by dangerous driving. The charge was instituted under Section 35(1) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02. The accused appeared before Magistrate Abigail Gibbs, where the allegation was read to him….
Man charged with liquor licensing and noise nuisance offences
Kevon Hatton, also known as “Smokey,” a miner of Vigilance, East Coast Demerara (ECD), has been charged with multiple offences relating to unlicensed liquor sales and noise nuisance. The charges arise from an incident linked to an event held at Church Road, Buxton, East Coast Demerara, which gained public attention…
Tehran launches retaliatory strikes after US and Israel attacks
The Independent – Iran has retaliated with strikes on US and Israeli military bases across the Middle East, after cities including Tehran were struck on Saturday morning. Explosions have been heard in Bahrain, where the US Navy’s 5th fleet is based, as well as in the UAE, Jordan and Qatar. One…
GFF unveils revamped youth football programme
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has unveiled its inaugural Youth Ensemble Programme, a strategic initiative set to fundamentally transform the national youth football ecosystem from May 2026. The programme, which received the green light from the Federation’s Congress, introduces a mandatory, structured competition calendar for Under-13, Under-15, and Under-17 age…
Slingerz FC hunting talent in Africa to fuel CFU Shield ambitions
Slingerz Football Club has intensified its campaign in the ongoing Guyana Football Federation (GFF) domestic season and strengthened its squad ahead of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Shield, signing three players from Africa in a clear statement of intent. The club has officially announced the arrival of Cameroonian defender…
