Georgetown ended East Coast winning streak, while East Bank finally tasted victory when Round Three of the Demerara Cricket Board Inter-Association Under-19, 50-over competition was contested on Sunday. At the LBI Ground, Georgetown thumped East Coast by 181 runs, while over at the Police Ground in the city, East Bank…
Romario Shepherd, who has been on the sidelines for the past week, has a chance to play for West Indies in their first Super Eight game against Zimbabwe on Monday. Shepherd, 31, lends a lot of power to the West Indies batting line-up, some of which he showcased at training on Saturday. With strapping…
South Africa underlined their credentials as serious challengers for the T20 World Cup with an eye-catching 76-run victory against defending champions India in their opening match of the Super Eights phase. In a repeat of the 2024 final in Barbados which India won by seven runs, South Africa set the co-hosts a…
A superb bowling performance ignited England’s T20 World Cup campaign as Harry Brook’s side beat co-hosts Sri Lanka by 51 runs in their opening match of the Super Eights phase. England remained unconvincing with the bat in posting 146-9, but their bowlers took full advantage of a tricky surface to…
In what can only be described as a landslide “overtake” for the leadership of Guyanese motorsport, Mohamad Shairaz Roshandin has been elected President of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC). At the Annual General Meeting on Saturday evening, Roshandin, the former Vice-President, secured a commanding 123-61 victory over…
Desma Pitt, 59, lost her limb after a minor injury worsened due to diabetes complications. What began as a small wound quickly became life-threatening. “I didn’t even feel the injury at first. Then it started turning black, and I got very sick. The doctors tried to save it, but eventually…
The Guyana National Rifle Association (GNRA) has signalled a new era of growth and inclusivity following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Thursday at the Guyana Olympic Association conference room. While Brigadier Omar Khan was returned unopposed to lead the association for another term, the highlight of the elections…
An intoxicated fight between two Sophia, Georgetown men has left one with a fractured jaw and another with a fractured skull. The incident occurred in Mahdia, Region Eight. Police said at about 00:30hrs on Saturday at 111 Miles, Mahdia, Potaro-Siparuni, a 27-year-old male of North Sophia, and a 33-year-old male…
The Commonwealth Centre of Excellence for Biodiversity to be launched in Guyana will prioritise inclusivity, with dedicated engagement mechanisms for youth, women, academia and the private sector. This is according to a statement from the Commonwealth Secretariat released on Saturday which also disclosed that the centre will be governed by a joint steering committee between the Commonwealth Secretariat and…
A relentless campaign by Berbice culminated in silverware on Saturday as they dismantled Demerara at the Georgetown Cricket Club to crown themselves the inaugural Guyana Cricket Board Under-16 Inter-County 50-over champions. Maintaining their unbeaten streak, Berbice utilised a disciplined bowling display and a fluid start to the chase to stay…
