The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has confirmed it will launch a formal investigation into allegations of verbal abuse by Head Coach Thomas Dooley against domestically based members of the Golden Jaguars squad. On Wednesday evening, the GFF stated on Facebook that the inquiry will commence upon the team’s return to…
Cricket and Basketball Federations praise revamped National Sports Awards
Guyana’s major sporting bodies have lauded the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCY&S) for setting a new benchmark for recognising athletic achievement, following the successful execution of the National Sports Awards Gala. Both the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) praised the transition to a…
Wendy’s backs Vurlon Mills Football Academy Youth Festival
Wendy’s Guyana has announced a partnership with the Vurlon Mills Football Academy (VMFA) to support the Academy’s annual Year-End Football Festival, underscoring the company’s commitment to youth sports development. The collaboration aims to empower young footballers through organised competition and community engagement in Georgetown. The VMFA Year-End Football Festival, now…
Firearm found at abandoned lot in Lethem
Police ranks in Region Nine (Upper Takutu- Upper Essequibo) found a firearm at an abandoned plot of land in Tabatinga, Lethem, on Wednesday. During an operation in the area, ranks reportedly searched an abandoned plot of land. As the search was being conducted, a man was seen running into nearby…
Firearm found in Herstelling man’s house
Police found a .38 revolver in the Herstelling, East Bank Demerara house of a 23-year-old man who was arrested on Wednesday after he acted in a disorderly manner at the Farm/ Herstelling Police Station. In a release, Police said a 39-year-old Barber of Herstelling reported that a 27-year-old male of…
Cocaine, cannabis & cash found at Issano
Police Officers in Region Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni) recovered quantities of cannabis and cocaine at the Honey Camp Landing, Issano. Cash, believed to be from the sale of the narcotics, was also found. A release from Police Headquarters noted that the ranks intercepted two males: a 48-year-old resident of Linden and…
‘Post-clearance assessments critical’ – President Ali weighs in on ruling by Justice Gino Persaud
President Dr Irfaan Ali disagreed with the recent ruling by Justice Gino Persaud in the luxury vehicle tax case involving the Guyana Revenue Authority and Azruddin Mohamed, stating instead that post-clearance assessments are critical. Justice Persaud last week ruled that the GRA could not legally assess imports after they were…
President Ali critical of some aspects of EU’s 2025 elections report
A day after the European Union Elections Observation Mission released its final report on the 2025 General and Regional elections in Guyana, the country’s President, Dr Irfaan Ali objected to some aspects of the report but acknowledged other areas where improvements are indeed needed. The President, in a Facebook live…
Director of Sport pays tribute to national triple jump champion Domon Williams
Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, has paid tribute to five-time national triple jump champion Domon Williams, mourning the athlete’s loss while emphasising his impact both on and off the field. Williams, widely recognised as Guyana’s most stellar triple jumpers, passed away recently following a brief period of illness. Williams, who…
Super50: Anderson (83), Perez (61) and Nandu (54) impress in no-result against Scorpions
Guyana Harpy Eagles’ top order delivered a formidable batting display in their opening match of the Cricket West Indies Regional Super50 tournament, only for persistent rain to ultimately wash out the contest against the Jamaica Scorpions at the Queen’s Park Oval on Wednesday. The Harpy Eagles had reached a strong…
