Thirty-year-old Ryan Rajnarine was on Tuesday freed of inciting rape of a young woman at Raghoo’s Bar at Soesdyke Junction during last year. The charge was dismissed against Rajnarine after Magistrate Tameika Clarke upheld a no-case submission at the Friendship Magistrate’s Court. Rajnarine was represented by attorney, Bernard DaSilva. Two…
Boat captain, 71, dies after river mishap at Kabakaburi
A 71-year-old pensioner died on Monday following a river mishap at Kabakaburi, Upper Pomeroon River, Essequibo. The deceased has been identified as Felix Smith of St. Monica Village, Upper Pomeroon River. According to Police Headquarters, Smith was the captain of a wooden boat that was involved in a collision with…
T20 World Cup: Sammy says West Indies still fighting the battles of 2016
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy believes his team is “still fighting” the “battles” they were back in 2016, when he was the captain of the side that lifted the T20 World Cup in India after overcoming some controversies back home. Back in India 10 years later for another T20 World Cup, Sammy…
800 traffic offences detected through road intelligence system since December 2025
Some 800 traffic violation were detected through the Safe Road Intelligence System since December 2025 and while some have already been filed for court, the others are expected to be filed shortly. The cases include breaches in traffic violations such as illegal third lane use and speeding. Traffic Chief Mahendra…
Extreme cold in New York City leaves 18 dead
[BBC] – A total of 18 people have died as a result of a period of extreme cold weather in New York City, its mayor has said. Since late January, the city has endured a cold snap, including 13 days of temperatures of 0C (32F) or below – one of…
GFF announces strategic re-alignment of domestic football calendar
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has announced the implementation of a restructured domestic football calendar, with the 2026/27 season scheduled to commence in August 2026 and conclude in May 2027. This landmark reform, the GFF highlighted, represents a decisive step toward aligning Guyana’s domestic football ecosystem with the FIFA international…
T20 World Cup: Seifert and Allen power New Zealand to commanding 10-wicket win over UAE
Tim Seifert and Finn Allen put on a record-breaking opening partnership as New Zealand made it two wins from two matches at the T20 World Cup with a 10-wicket defeat of the United Arab Emirates. They guided New Zealand to a flawless victory with the highest partnership for any wicket…
GCB hails Sir Clive’s nomination for presidency of Lancashire Cricket Club
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has hailed the nomination of Sir Clive Lloyd to be the next President of the Lancashire Cricket Club, noting that it is underpinned by his “exceptional cricketing legacy and a deep, enduring association” with the English county side. Sir Clive, the legendary Guyanese cricketer, will…
Aneal Giddings ‘more than qualified’ to be Data Protection Commissioner overseeing E-ID card rollout
Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Monday defended the appointment of former Deputy Chief Elections Officer Aneal Giddings as Guyana’s Data Protection Commissioner, declaring that he is “more than qualified” to hold the post as the country moves ahead with the rollout of the national electronic ID (e-ID) card system. Phillips…
$72B budgeted as over 700,000 Guyanese to receive $100,000 cash grant soon after budget is passed
A massive $72.5 billion allocation under the Office of the Prime Minister in the 2026 national budget will support the government’s planned second tranche of the $100,000 cash grant, which is expected to be paid to more than 700,000 Guyanese shortly after the budget is passed. The disclosure was made…
