Joe Root finally made a century in Australia to keep England afloat on a riveting first day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. With the day-night conditions fuelling the theatre, Root, who was dropped on two, tickled Scott Boland for four to reach three figures in Australia at the…
Ravindra 176, Latham 145 drive New Zealand into complete control against West Indies
Centuries from Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra underpinned New Zealand’s domination on Day 3 in Christchurch, as the hosts transformed a modest 64-run advantage into a towering lead that now feels insurmountable. The pair’s third-wicket stand of 279 ensured a potentially gripping third day went flat halfway through. West Indies…
AG says concerns over Opposition Leader delay ignore ‘far graver’ issue of fugitive MP
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, has dismissed criticism over the delay in electing a new Leader of the Opposition, saying the matter will be resolved once Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, returns to the country. He insisted, however, that the public discourse is…
Landmark achievement as GPHC conducts first closed-chain kidney transplant
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has reached a historic milestone with the successful completion of its first closed-chain kidney transplant, conducted between September and October this year. The landmark medical breakthrough involved eight individuals carefully linked through a coordinated series of lifesaving procedures. Over just four days, GPHC’s transplant…
GPHC CEO sounds alarm as kidney disease cases surge
Chief Executive Officer of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Robbie Rambarran, is sounding the alarm over a troubling surge in kidney disease cases across the country, warning that Guyana is facing a health crisis that reflects a worrying global trend. Rambarran noted that local healthcare facilities are struggling to…
Chicken ‘N’ Burger Delight opens at Royal International Mall
Locally owned fast-food franchise Chicken ‘N’ Burger Delight has opened its fourth branch, this time at the Royal International Mall, further expanding its footprint since its launch in 2019. Managing Director Chetan Puran said the family-run business is not just about serving meals, but also about creating jobs and supporting…
Vendors to relocate inside Parika Market by December 29th
PRESS RELEASE | December 29, 2025 Today, during a constructive and consultative engagement with vendors of the Parika Market, the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, reached a mutual agreement with vendors to relocate fully inside the market by midnight on December 29, 2025. This decision aims…
Dorm and gym at GFF’s National Training Centre geared to enhance national teams prep
With the aim of providing adequate and appropriate housing for footballers, especially those encamped at the national youth level, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has invested in a spanking new dorm facility at the National Training Centre at Providence. Located within the compound of the East Bank Demerara venue, the…
Ramlall sisters targeting Rosemount goal after FIBA international experience
(SOURCE: hometownsource.com. Written by Mike Shaughnessy) Helping Rosemount win its first state girls basketball championship is one thing sisters Amisha, Arshia and Ashna Ramlall would like to accomplish before finishing high school. But there’s more. They also want to have a role in putting Guyana women’s basketball on the map,…
GBTI joins cast for Petra’s sixth KFC International Goodwill Football
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) is the latest corporate entity to align with the Petra Organisation for the sixth annual KFC International Goodwill Football tournament, slated for December 14-21. The eight-team competition will feature rivalry among teams from six countries, namely Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, Suriname,…
