An epic stonewall from Justin Greaves had him face more than half the deliveries of his 12-Test career in this one innings alone, as West Indies pocketed their first points in their sixth Test of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle in Christchurch. The 163.3 overs they eventually faced is…
Australia on cusp of 2-0 Ashes series lead after dominating Day Three
England’s hopes in the second Test and the Ashes are in tatters after a dismal and depressing third day in Brisbane. On a Saturday that will sit alongside England’s long history of misery at a ground where they have not won since 1986, Australia tortured the visitors with the bat…
IGG 2025: Dominant start in Track and Field for Guyana
Team Guyana has established a firm grip on the Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) athletics competition after a commanding day one performance, sweeping the majority of the track events despite torrential rain at the National Track and Field Facility, West Coast Demerara. The host nation’s athletes consistently delivered one-two finishes, leaving rivals…
Caribbean Boxing Organisation postpones Boxing Day card to January 2026
The Caribbean Boxing Organisation (CBO) announced the postponement of its highly anticipated ‘Boxing Day Showdown’, originally slated for December 26, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The event has been rescheduled to January 24, 2026, following unforeseen issues affecting the availability of several key fighters on the card. In a…
IGG 2025: Officials charge athletes to ‘seize opportunities’
Persistent rain on Friday morning forced a scaled-back opening ceremony for the 2025 Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) in Guyana, but the message from officials was clear: honour the Games’ history and perform with pride. The tri-nation event, featuring student-athletes from Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname, officially commenced on Friday at the…
Trump administration unveils new foreign aid plan, cuts big NGO middlemen
The United States has announced a major change to how it provides foreign aid, with a new policy aimed at sending more money directly to partner countries and less to big international organisations. The plan, revealed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, moves away from what he calls the…
Over $226M in awards presented; Woman Deputy Superintendent named Best Cop
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Friday held its annual Christmas Awards Ceremony at the Officers Mess Annex, Eve Leary, distributing over $226 million in awards to ranks across the country. The ceremony recognised officers’ dedication, professionalism, and exemplary service throughout 2025. Hailing from Hosororo, Region One, Deputy Superintendent Fiona…
‘Phenomenal Women’ returns to celebrate trailblazing women of 2025
The Phenomenal Women of 2025 series is back for its fifth consecutive year, shining a spotlight on remarkable women who continue to uplift, inspire, and transform Guyana. Created and hosted by Macaela Cameron, the series honours five exceptional women annually who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and impact in their respective…
Guyana to sign new offshore oil deal with Cybele for S7 shallow-water block
Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat on Friday confirmed that the government will sign an agreement with Cybele Energy Limited, clearing the way for development of its shallow-water oil block. Speaking at the launch of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2026 at the Aiden Hotel, Minister Bharrat…
ERC reports increase in ethnicity-based complaints as Commission expands nationwide peace initiatives
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has reported a rise in ethnicity-related complaints in November 2025, highlighting the vital role of its Investigative Unit (IU) in addressing cases of racial and ethnic discrimination across Guyana. In November alone, four complaints were lodged with the IU, contributing to a total of 95…
