Lusignan A and B teams and Fairfield emerged victorious in the latest round of games in the East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB)/Naven’s Construction First Division 50-over cricket tournament. Lusignan A defeated Industry All Stars by 19 runs, Lusignan B trounced Golden Grove A by eight wickets, and Fairfield prevailed by…
Five persons arrested after cocaine found at South Ruimveldt Park house
Five persons were arrested on Wednesday after ranks from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) found 5.96 kilogrammes (or about 13.2 pounds) of cocaine at a South Ruimveldt Park house. CANU said several parcels containing a whitish powdery substance suspected to be cocaine were found at the residence. The five suspects…
Businessman arrested after cocaine found at Adventure residence
Kennard Smith, a businessman of Adventure Village, Essequibo Coast, was arrested on Thursday after 13.79 kilogrammes (or about 30 pounds) of cocaine was found at his premises. A release from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) noted that officers went to the premises based on intelligence received. When the building was…
Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards proceeds on pre-retirement leave
President Dr Irfaan Ali announced on Friday afternoon that former Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards, is proceeding on pre-retirement leave. Resultantly, the President said, Justice Roxane George will remain acting Chancellor and Justice Navindra, acting Chief Justice. The Head of State, in a live broadcast, said Justice Cummings-Edwards…
Norton criticises Trump’s bombing of suspected narco-traffickers
Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton has criticised the bombing of suspected narco-traffickers in the Caribbean Sea, a move that has been led by the United States as part of a counter-drug campaign. “The rule of law should prevail both at the local level and the…
Harpy Eagles to open Super50 campaign against Scorpions on November 19
Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Friday announced the official fixtures for the 2025 CG United Super50 Cup, with Guyana Harpy Eagles opening their campaign against Jamaica Scorpions on November 19. Guyana last won the Super50 title in 2005. The 50-over rivalry returns with six regional squads squaring off from November…
Five men arrested after ganja, cocaine found at Port Kaituma
Five men were arrested after Police Officers found about 22 pounds of suspected cannabis and 1.25 pounds of suspected cocaine on a vessel at the Port Kaituma Waterfront in Region One. Police Headquarters reported that the men were taken into custody as the investigations continue. Additionally, the suspected narcotics were…
$20 billion investment to transform Region 6
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to infrastructure and housing development across Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne), highlighting Moleson Creek as one of the most significant upcoming schemes in the region. During a visit to several ongoing housing development sites on Friday, Croal disclosed that more…
Mother seeking help for three-month-old baby in need of liver transplant
Christina Jagernauth is pleading for the public’s assistance to save her three-month-old daughter, baby Alia, who has been diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare and life-threatening liver condition. Biliary atresia affects babies and occurs when bile ducts that carry bile from the liver to the intestine are blocked. Bile is…
Bruster’s Guyana to host final warm-up tournament ahead of Guyana Open
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream will on Sunday (October 26) host the final warm-up event before the prestigious 2025 Brava Guyana Open Golf Championship at the Lusignan Golf Course. The tournament will tee off at 08:00h sharp and is expected to feature a strong line-up of both local and international golfers…
