Harry Brook’s sensational century under pressure led England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a two-wicket victory over Pakistan in Pallekele. The England captain promoted himself to number three after Phil Salt was dismissed first ball and made exactly 100 in a chase of 165. It was the first…
Sam and Harrison top Jade’s Wok U-1400 Rapid chess tourney
Dominic Sam and Chelsea Harrison were the stars of the Jade’s Wok, Pinnacle Business Services, and Cubs in Action International joint sponsored U-1400 Rapid Chess Tournament, which was held last Sunday (February 22) at the David Rose Special School. The two juniors won in their respective categories- Open and Female…
FM Allicock wins Mashramani Blitz chess tournament
FIDE Master (FM) Rawle Allicock delivered a flawless performance last Saturday (February 21) in the Mashramani Open Blitz Chess Competition, sponsored by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) and the Gambit Group. The FIDE Master finished unbeaten to claim the first-place prize with a perfect score of nine points, showcasing his…
16-team East Bank Inter-Village Football competition to kick off in March
Ball-weavers residing in communities along the East Bank Demerara and Soesdyke Linden Highway will have the opportunity to lock horns in the Sports Extra-organised Inter-Village Competition, which kicks off next month. According to Organiser Franklin Wilson, over G$2 million in prize monies and trophies will be up for grabs in…
Man, 27, arrested after caught with unlicensed gun
A 27-year-old resident of Non- Pariel, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on Tuesday after he was caught with an unlicensed gun. Police Headquarters reported that ranks were informed that a man allegedly discharged a loaded firearm around 04:44 hrs Tuesday, at Buxton Middle Walk, East Coast Demerara. Acting on the information,…
Guyana’s synthetic drug detection, forensic capabilities enhanced through DEA technical exchange
See below the full release from the US Embassy in Georgetown: Between February 9-13, 2026, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosted forensic laboratory professionals from the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL) at DEA’s Southeast Laboratory…
Patanjilee Persaud wins Romel’s Mashramani golf tournament
(PRESS RELEASE) The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) staged a vibrant and competitive Romel Golf Tournament in celebration of Mashramani, bringing together a diverse field of 55 players in a true display of unity, sportsmanship and national pride. Leading the charge was Patanjilee Persaud, who secured Overall Best Gross with an…
Tint meters for all Police Stations
With the full enforcement of new law governing tinted motor vehicles being fully enforced soon, motorists are being encouraged to visit any Police Station to have their vehicles tested for compliance. “You can bring your vehicle in at various stations, and have it tested for the right level of tint….
Four months on, Mohameds’ extradition still unresolved in Magistrates’ Court
Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Monday again raised concerns about delays in the extradition proceedings against U.S.-indicted businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed, noting that four months after the United States formally requested their surrender, the matter remains unresolved in the Magistrate’s Court. The US extradition request was transmitted at…
2020 Elections fraud trial paused again due to unavailability of defence lawyer
The trial into the March 2020 General and Regional Elections was on Tuesday unable to proceed due to the unavailability of one of the defence attorneys, who is currently out of the jurisdiction. When the matter was called at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before presiding Magistrate Faith McGusty, it was…
