New Zealand’s four-man pace attack tore through West Indies’ fragile batting line-up with swing, pace and bounce, dismissing the visitors for 161 in the third ODI in Hamilton. Having already wrapped up the series, New Zealand swept West Indies 3-0 and fortified their command at home – they have lost…
Allicock, Amsterdam to fight on Bris-O Promotions/CBO Boxing Day card
Bris-O Promotions and the newly-formed Caribbean Boxing Organisation (CBO) have teamed up with the Guyana Boxing Board of Control and the Guyana Boxing Association to stage what is so far a six-fight card on Boxing Day at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, featuring Guyanese duo Keevin Allicock and Desmond Amsterdam. The…
Schoolgirl, 16, dies following accident on Number 63 Road
A 16-year-old girl lost her life following an accident on the Number 63 road in Corentyne, Berbice Friday night. Regional Commander Shivpersaud Bacchus confirmed that the young girl was from Limlair Village in Corentyne, Berbice and was pronounced dead by a doctor on duty. Commander Bacchus also mentioned that other…
Harpy Eagles, Volcanoes’ Super50 clash completely washed out
Guyana Harpy Eagles’ chances of making the final of the CG United Super50 Cup took a massive blow on Friday when their second round match against the Windward Islands Volcanoes was washed out without a ball bowled. The two teams had to settle for an equal share of the points…
Collective effort hailed for Guyana ‘rescuing’ Senior Caribbean Squash Championships
Guyana’s ability to host major regional events was placed firmly in the spotlight after the Guyana Squash Association (GSA), with massive corporate and government backing, successfully launched the 2025 Senior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships on just 15 days’ notice. The Championships, which feature over 120 athletes from nine…
Hampshire’s 3MW solar farm powers up as Guyana accelerates low-carbon transition
Rows of solar panels now cover former cane fields in rural Hampshire, marking another major step in Guyana’s drive to cut emissions, lower energy costs and expand clean power nationwide. The new 3MW solar farm, commissioned on Friday, is one of eight large installations being rolled out under the Guyana…
‘Panday mismanagement syndrome’ to be eradicated from sugar industry — President Ali declares
President Irfaan Ali has declared that what he described as the “Panday mismanagement syndrome” has to be rooted out of Guyana’s sugar industry, signalling a new era of accountability, modernisation and performance-based management. His remarks referenced long-standing claims by former sugar estate manager Vishnu Panday, who had publicly criticised what…
Rising diabetes and dialysis cases in Region Six trigger urgent health response
A surge in diabetes and an increasing number of patients requiring dialysis in Region Six have prompted the government to roll out urgent new interventions, even as major development projects advance across the region. President Irfaan Ali, speaking during an outreach on Friday, said the trend is “deeply concerning”…
New service hubs, faster land titling, housing expansion, smart security upgrades and modern markets among sweeping interventions for Region Six
The government has unveiled an aggressive package of new interventions for Region Six, promising faster access to public services, major upgrades to housing and land administration, strengthened security, modernised markets and improved community infrastructure following a two-day Cabinet outreach. President Irfaan Ali, addressing residents and the media during the wrap-up…
After drainage push, President Ali unveils new priorities for Region Six
The government has begun pivoting to a fresh set of priorities in Region Six, after years of heavy investment in drainage and irrigation (D&I) that has now pushed the sector to the lowest-ranked concern for residents. This shift was confirmed by President Irfaan Ali during a Friday afternoon press conference…
