President of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) Godfrey Munroe has commended the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) on the Men’s 3×3 Basketball team’s historic qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. While the Commonwealth Games will run from July 23 to August 3, the 3×3 component is scheduled for…
Athlete welfare in focus; NSC to host physiotherapist workshop on February 27
The National Sports Commission (NSC) will host a specialised Physiotherapist Workshop on February 27 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, as part of its continued efforts to strengthen athlete care and medical support across the country’s expanding sports sector. The initiative was formalised following a collaborative meeting between the NSC…
DCB promises competitive U-19 Inter-Association 50-over tournament
Top Under-19 cricketers in the county of Demerara will compete for top honours from February 18-27 when the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) stages its Inter-Association 50-over competition. The DCB is anticipating an exciting tournament, featuring some rising talents in the county. “Under-19 cricket is back- bigger, better and more competitive…
NSC, Epilepsy Foundation commit to inclusiveness with ‘Epilepsy in Sport’ workshop
The National Sports Commission (NSC) this week collaborated with the Epilepsy Foundation of Guyana (EFG) to take a major step towards inclusivity and athlete welfare with a one-day workshop titled ‘Epilepsy in Sport- Awareness and Management.’ The landmark event was held at the National Racquet Centre on Woolford Avenue, Georgetown,…
US$120M Oil & Gas Training College opens in Port Mourant
The Guyana Technical Training College Inc. (GTTCI) Campus in Port Mourant, Region Six, officially opened on Saturday by President Irfaan Ali. Declared as a signal of the transformation underway in the backlands of Port Mourant, the President noted that the college is one of the most strategic investments made in…
T20 World Cup: Jansen, Markram hand South Africa a dominant win over New Zealand
Marco Jansen’s first four-wicket haul in T20Is broke the back of two New Zealand assaults to give South Africa an easy win and a likely top spot in Group D. Not that the finish matters as the teams’ games in Super Eights are pre-decided as long as they make it…
Campbelle, Munisar and Grimmond retain spots for Sri Lanka series
West Indies have named a reinforced 15-member squad for their upcoming three-match One Day International series against Sri Lanka, headlined by the return of captain Hayley Matthews and veteran all-rounder Deandra Dottin. The series, which begins on February 20 in St George’s, represents a critical juncture for the hosts as…
ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League returns July 23 – August 1
The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) will return for its highly anticipated third edition from July 23 to August 1, bringing world-class T20 franchise cricket back to the iconic Guyana National Stadium, Providence. Five elite T20 teams from across the globe will converge in Guyana to compete for a US$1 million prize…
DBL increases mortgage limit to $40M at 5% interest rate
Demerara Bank Limited has announced an expansion of its Residential Housing Loan framework, increasing the lending ceiling from $30M to $40M while maintaining a competitive interest rate of 5% per annum, effective 9 February 2026. In a statement on Saturday, DBL said under the revised structure, residential housing loans of…
Cattle owner fined for allowing cows to stray within Housing Schemes
Denesh Rohit, a 54-year-old cattle owner of Garden of Eden, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was charged with three (3) counts of Suffering Animals to Stray (Cows), contrary to Section 28(1)(a) of the Road Act, Chapter 51:01. Police said the offences were committed within Prospect Young Professional Housing Scheme, Herstelling Housing…
