Team Caribbean American Motor Sports (CAMS) has thrown its full support behind the incumbent Mahendra ‘Raj’ Boodhoo to continue as president of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC). The GMR&SC is set to host its 34th Annual General Meeting on February 21 with Boodhoo being challenged by current…
Rice farmer robbed of $150,000 during home invasion
A lone bandit invaded the home of a rice farmer in Black Bush Polder, Region Six late Wednesday night and reportedly escaped with $150,000 in cash. Nazir Khan, 53, told reporters that he was at home with his family around 23:15 hours when they heard an unusual noise coming from…
Exxon will seek authorisation for second gas project soon – Routledge
As the Government of Guyana aggressively pushes for more natural gas developments, oil giant ExxonMobil is expected to seek environmental authorisation for a second gas-to-energy project soon. This was confirmed by the President of ExxonMobil Guyana, Alistair Routledge, on Wednesday at the ongoing Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo….
Court to deliver ruling on March 11 in Bartica Massacre appeals
The Court of Appeal has concluded hearings in the appeals stemming from the 2008 Bartica Massacre and is set to hand down its ruling on March 11, 2026. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Chambers made the announcement on Wednesday, following the close of arguments in the appeals. The appeals…
Guyana reaffirms commitment to ICJ process on 60th anniversary of Geneva Agreement
The Government of Guyana has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the judicial process at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as it commemorates 60 years since the signing of the 1966 Geneva Agreement, the treaty that established the framework for resolving the long-standing border controversy with Venezuela. In a press…
T20 World Cup: India win despite third successive duck for world number one Sharma
India’s world number one T20 batter Abhishek Sharma was out for a third consecutive duck at the World Cup, but the hosts maintained their unbeaten tournament record with a 17-run victory over the Netherlands in Ahmedabad. With Super Eights qualification already secured, India chose to bat first after winning the…
Trinidad regrets not partnering more with Guyana, wants greater support now
Expressing deep regret that previous Trinidadian governments did not do more to partner with emerging Caribbean oil producers, the twin-island republic’s Energy Minister, Roodal Moonilal, said he is hopeful that Guyana can help revitalise Trinidad and Tobago’s oil refinery. Moonilal spoke at Guyana’s Energy Conference on Wednesday alongside Suriname’s Minister…
Labourer arrested for assaulting traffic cop
Police on Tuesday arrested a 24-year-old labourer of Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje Berbice, after he was caught on camera assaulting a traffic rank. The arrest follows a video circulating on social media which shows the traffic rank performing his duties and being assaulted. In the video, the suspect is…
Commanding wins for Police and GDF on opening night of Elite League Cup
Police FC and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) pulled off commanding wins last weekend when the Guyana Football Federation’s inaugural Elite League Cup opened at the National Training Centre, Providence. Police thumped Den Amstel 9-0 in a game that never resumed after the half-time break, while GDF prevailed 5-0 over…
Man crushed to death by truck at Cornelia Ida
A 64-year-old man died after he was crushed by a truck on Tuesday along the Cornelia Ida Public Road, West Coast Demerara. Police reported that the man, Roy Chanka, was on an electric cycle when the accident occurred. The driver of the truck, a 42-year-old man of Friendship, East Bank…
