Captain Ben Stokes took five wickets as England’s fast bowlers sensationally tore into Australia on an electrifying opening day of the Ashes. In a captivating slugfest on a fast and bouncy pitch in Perth, England were bundled out for 172, only to reduce Australia to 123-9. The ferocious action lived…
Sanctions to be imposed on delinquent contractors, engineers in Region 6- President Ali
Emphasising that services must be efficiently delivered to the people, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that the Ministry of Finance will sanction those contractors who are dragging their feet in the construction of bridges along the main New Amsterdam Road in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). While engaging…
Daniel Persaud is UG’s 2025 Valedictorian
Daniel Persaud, an electrical engineer at the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), has been named the University of Guyana’s Valedictorian for 2025. Persaud read for a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology and secured a Perfect Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0, copping the coveted…
At COP30, Guyana’s climate story is being told by its own experts
By Danielle Swain in Belém, Brazil danielle@newsroom.gy “The forest is part of our life. It’s in our DNA.” Derrick John, Toshao of Moraikobai and Chair of Guyana’s National Toshao’s captured the sentiment guiding Guyana’s presence at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where the climate summit enters its final days on Friday….
Missing Anna Catherina woman found dead at Stewartville seawall
The body of 38-year-old Chandini ‘Savi’ Persaud was found at the Stewartville seawall area on the West Coast of Demerara on Sunday, days after she was last seen. Police Headquarters, in a statement, said the woman had been missing since November 14, 2025. On Sunday, November 16, a dead body…
Everest cricket teams head to Suriname for Independence Jubilee Goodwill Tour
Everest Cricket Club (ECC) are set to embark on a four-match goodwill tour to Paramaribo, Suriname, from November 21 to 24, 2025, to participate in the nation’s 50th Independence anniversary celebrations. The tour will see the Everest Masters and Everest Second Division teams play back-to-back T20 fixtures against Suriname A…
‘Guyana is rising, needs your skills’ – Prof. Sankat urges UG graduates
Honorary doctorate recipient Professor Clement Sankat has encouraged graduates of the University of Guyana to embrace lifelong learning as they contribute towards developing the nation. Professor Sankat spoke at UG’s first Convocation Ceremony for this year. The ceremonies celebrating some of the nation’s most distinguished contributors across engineering, culture, agriculture,…
Guyanese delegation in Europe focused on port development, other investments
See below the full release issued by the Guyana Office for Investment: Peter R. Ramsaroop, MP, Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer and Agency Head for the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest), is leading a high-level delegation on a groundbreaking investment mission to Europe from 20–28 November 2025. The mission takes the…
Imlach and Chanderpaul retain spots for New Zealand Test tour; Roach recalled
37-year-old fast bowler Kemar Roach has been recalled to the West Indies 15-man squad for the three-Test series against New Zealand in December, while the team will be without the injured pace duo of Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph. The squad, captained by Roston Chase, sees the inclusion of maiden…
Ubraj Narine resigns from PNCR
Former Mayor of Georgetown, Pandit Ubraj Narine, has resigned from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR). In a letter to party leader Aubrey Norton, Narine said he was resigning after “careful reflection” but expressed gratitude for the support he received while in the PNCR. “I remain deeply grateful for the…
