Ben Stokes has suffered a black eye and significant facial bruising after being struck on the cheek by a ball. Stokes, England‘s Test captain, revealed the injury via Instagram story on Thursday, joking: “You should see the state of the ball.” Ben Stokes saw the funny side of the incident (Image: ESPNcricinfo)…
‘We must continue to stand guard’ – Chief of Defence Staff warns amid rising regional tensions
Chief of Defence Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Brigadier Omar Khan, has issued a firm warning that Guyana cannot afford complacency in an increasingly unstable regional and global security environment, stressing that the GDF “must continue to stand guard.” Speaking at the opening of the Annual Officers’ Conference…
Another adjournment request refused, extradition proceedings against Azruddin Mohamed continue
Extradition proceedings against businessman and Opposition political figure Azruddin Mohamed continued on Thursday morning at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, after Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman refused a defence request for an adjournment. In refusing the application, Magistrate Latchman remarked: “Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is yet to come. Let us proceed.” The…
ICC and PCB in back-channel talks to resolve boycott at T20 World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are engaged in back-channel communications as the global governing body tries to find a way for its showpiece group match at the 2026 T20 World Cup between Pakistan and India to go ahead. On instructions from their government, Pakistan will not take the field against…
Jade’s Wok among joint sponsors of National U-14 Chess Championship
Jade’s Wok, Pinnacle Business Services and Cubs in Action International have once again reaffirmed their commitment to youth sport by sponsoring the 2026 National Under-14 Rapid Chess Championship. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, at School of the Nations, with matches beginning at 09:00h. More than 50 players…
Bowling wins second tournament in National Top Flight Golf League
The National Top Flight Golf League season roared into life again last Sunday (February 1) at Lusignan Golf Club as the second tournament of the eight-week league produced sizzling performances, tight competition, and a leaderboard already shaping into a high-stakes battle. Adding extra excitement to the event, Promotech Guyana Inc….
‘This and every PPP/C budget puts people first’ – President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday said every People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) budget has delivered real benefits to ordinary Guyanese, as he continued his Budget 2026 explainer series. In his address, the President said successive PPP/C budgets have consistently reduced the cost of living and expanded opportunities, pointing to the…
Bangladesh Cricket Board to host three-team T20 league during World T20
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has launched a T20 tournament called the Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup, which begins on February 5. The three-team competition will feature all of the country’s top cricketers, who are missing the T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh government barred them from playing in India. Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Akbar Ali will lead…
Hosting Junior Pan Am C’Ship, decentralising Squash among key areas of discussion between GSA and NSC
The Guyana Squash Association (GSA) recently met with the National Sports Commission (NSC) in discussions focused on expanding the reach of squash beyond Georgetown and laying the groundwork for Guyana’s hosting of the 2027 Junior Pan American Squash Championship. Monday’s engagement formed part of the NSC’s ongoing meeting and consultation…
McCoy says trust wins elections as WIN MPs walk out during his budget debate contribution
Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, said “trust” was the central dividing line in Guyana’s politics during his contribution to the 2026 Budget debates on Wednesday but not before a dramatic walkout by the WIN opposition. As McCoy rose to speak, all WIN parliamentarians left the…
