(CNN) Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has entered a plea of not guilty in his first court appearance in New York after being captured in a US military operation. He told the judge that he is “still the president of Venezuela” and is “not guilty of anything that is mentioned…
High Court rejects Mohameds’ bid to halt extradition proceedings
Extradition proceedings against Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, will continue at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court after acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh refused an application to stay the matter. The ruling clears the way for the Magistrates’ Court to proceed with the extradition case, even as attorneys for the…
‘No one left behind’ – THAG President pushes more inclusion in local tourism
President of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), Mitra Rajkumar recently reaffirmed the association’s commitment to inclusive growth and a ‘no one left behind’ mantra for the tourism and hospitality sector. Speaking with the News Room, Rajkumar acknowledged THAG’s recent award for its role in business support for…
GMR&SC 2026 Calendar: Time Attack debut and regional Drags highlight packed season
The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) has officially released its 2026 Race Schedule, promising one of the most diverse and action-packed years in recent history. The new calendar confirms the return of competitive racing to the counties of Essequibo and Berbice, and introduces an entirely new Time Attack…
Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast over Mustafizur row
The Bangladesh government has banned the broadcast of IPL 2026 in the country as a response to the BCCI’s decision to pull Mustafizur Rahman out of the tournament. A statement from the ministry of information and broadcasting said that it had “noted that no reason was communicated for the decision behind Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion [from the…
Ashes 2025: Root hits 160, but Head leads strong Australia reply
Australia opener Travis Head hit back at a majestic 160 from England’s Joe Root on the second day of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. Root’s masterclass helped England to a competitive 384 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, but Head feasted on some woeful bowling to skip to an unbeaten…
NSC announces one-week closure of National Aquatic Centre for critical inspections
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced a one-week closure of the National Aquatic Centre at Liliendaal, beginning Monday, January 5, to facilitate a series of important technical inspections aimed at preserving the facility’s international standards. According to Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, the temporary shutdown is necessary to allow…
27-Y-O killed in Motor Lorry Accident in Reg. 2
A 27-year-old Venezuelan National of Annandale, Essequibo Coast, was killed on Sunday after a Motor Lorry in which he was travelling toppled into a rice field along the Queenstown access road. According to a statement from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the motor lorry GAJ 7403 was driven by a…
BK Group expands Quarry operations in Bartica
BK Group Inc. has expanded its quarry operations in Bartica, Region Seven, providing more employment opportunities for the town and its surrounding communities. The company has acquired 19 pieces of Caterpillar excavators from Machinery Corporation of Guyana Limited (MACORP) to sustain its growing business. Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat…
‘Sport is not just competition, it is development, opportunity and national unity’- Minister Jacobs
Enthused by the prospects for growth over the next five years, Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Steven Jacobs said the administration views sport not just as competition, but an avenue for development for the country and source of opportunity for its people. “People are at the…
