England produced a floodlit fightback late on the second day of the second Test against Australia but still face a huge battle to stay alive in the Ashes after missing five chances at the Gabba. Australia were on course for a substantial first-innings lead until Brydon Carse summoned the energy…
Festival City woman struck and dies on pedestrian crossing along Aubrey Barker Road
A 50-year-old Festival City woman was struck and killed on Thursday afternoon while using a pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Aubrey Barker Road and Blue Mountain Road, Georgetown. Dead is Shondell Dundas of Festival City. Police reported that the accident occurred at around 12:00 hrs and involved motor car…
Hope (116*) holds firm as West Indies drag New Zealand into fifth-day battle
A depleted New Zealand attack – effectively reduced to just two-and-a-half frontline bowlers – was made to toil as a defiant West Indies rearguard stretched the contest into a fifth day on an increasingly docile Hagley Oval surface. Forced off the field on day three by an eye infection, Shai…
Gala Ceremony to mark official opening of Inter-Guiana Games today
The spirit of regional sporting unity takes centre stage today as the 2025 Inter Guiana Games (IGG) officially gets underway in Guyana, bringing together the next generation of athletes from the three Guianas: Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname. The tri-nation event, which caters to student-athletes aged 14 to 18, will…
Lucozade reaffirms support to KFC International school football tournament
The KFC International Secondary Schools Football tournament, coordinated by the Petra Organisation, has received a vital commitment of continued support, with long-term corporate partner ANSA McAL reaffirming its backing through the Lucozade brand for the sixth consecutive year. With the countdown to kickoff underway, the renewed partnership was announced at…
Gov’t equally frustrated over delay in election fraud trial – Nandlall insists judiciary operates independently
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has assured the public that the government shares their frustration over the prolonged delay in the conclusion of the election fraud trials, while rebuffing claims that the administration is responsible for the slow pace of proceedings. Speaking during his weekly…
Responsible policy-making essential for economic resilience – says Finance Minister
Congratulating manufacturers and service providers last evening on their continued achievements in their respective industries as well as their contribution to Guyana’s growing non-oil economy, during the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association’s (GMSA) 30th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Ceremony held at the Marriott Hotel last evening, Senior Minister in the Office…
Tense clash at Region 6 RDC as councillors debate removal of ‘urgent public interest’ matters from minutes
A heated exchange erupted at the Region Six Regional Democratic Council (RDC) on Thursday as councillors clashed over a proposal to remove the “Matters of Urgent Public Interest” section from the council’s minutes. The disagreement surfaced during the first statutory meeting of the newly constituted council following the 2025 elections….
Internal probe underway into deaths of mother and baby at NA Hospital – RHO
An internal investigation is underway into the recent deaths of 36-year-old Latoya Griffith and her newborn at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital. This is according to the Regional Health Officer (RHO), Dr Vineshri Khirodhar. During the Region Six Regional Democratic Council’s monthly meeting on Thursday, Dr Khirodhar outlined the steps…
Female Inter-County: Essequibo stun Berbice to win maiden 50-over title
History was made on Thursday afternoon at the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Cricket Ground as Essequibo successfully navigated a dramatic run-chase to stun rivals Berbice and capture their first-ever Senior Women’s Inter-County 50-over title. The victory capped a superb year for what has been affectionately dubbed the ‘Cinderella county’, following…
