Former West Indies batter Marlon Samuels has been banned from all cricket for six years by the ICC after he was found guilty of corrupt behaviour during the Abu Dhabi T10 in 2019, where he was part of the Karnataka Tuskers but did not play. An independent tribunal found Samuels guilty on…
Ben Stokes, Chennai Super Kings’ England allrounder, has made himself unavailable for IPL 2024 to manage his workload and fitness. In a statement on their website, the franchise said they were “supportive of Ben in his decision.” Super Kings, though, have not said if they will release Stokes. The IPL…
Small and micro businesses that receive financing and training from the Small Business Bureau (SBB) are capable of producing for international markets, the Bureau’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mohamed Ibrahim said on Tuesday. Ibrahim told a gathering at Parc Rayne, Rahaman’s Park, that the production level of its registered businesses…
Twenty-One local small businesses were on Tuesday recognised for their outstanding growth and excellent management, among other achievements, at the Small Business Bureau’s annual award ceremony. During the award ceremony held at Parc Rayne, Rahaman’s Park, Cordell McClure, the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce’s communications manager said the businesses…
Two men have been charged with trafficking firearms and ammunition following the discovery of “a large cache of firearms and ammunition” in a barrel at a city wharf last Friday, Police headquarters has reported. Those arrested and charged are; Reyon Williams, a 33-year-old driver of Lot 133 Guyhoc Park, Georgetown…
Cherriel Fredricks, a 48-year-old woman of Parika Backdam, East Bank Essequibo, is currently hospitalised after four of her fingers were chopped off by her partner when she hit him with a belna after he grabbed her hand and tried to drag her back to their house. The incident occurred at…
Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Technical Director Bryan Joseph has confirmed that preparations for the highly awaited Under-17 Girls’ international friendly series between Guyana and Suriname are on track to kick off on November 25. Joseph said all arrangements are in place to host Suriname for two home games on November…
The Elite League Promotional Playoff starts on December 10, with the nine victorious teams from the Member Associations’ Leagues clashing for coveted positions in the Elite League Season Six in 2024. Competitions Director Troy Peters confirmed that preparations for the playoff’s launch are advancing according to plan and emphasised that…
Candidate Master (CM) Taffin Khan remained undefeated in the Ram & McRae-sponsored National Open Chess Championship Qualifying Tournament. The eight-round Swiss System tournament was contested between November 11-19 at the National Stadium, Providence. Khan defeated Keron Sandiford in Round 7 and Loris Nathoo in a four-hour battle in Round 8….
Amanda Prince, a 37-year-old unemployed woman from Danju Hill, Mahdia, was charged on Tuesday with attempted murder. Prince is accused of attempting to murder her reputed husband Ashton Courtman, a 34-year-old Pump Attendant, on November 19 at Danju Hill. The accused appeared at the Mahdia Magistrate’s Court and was not…
