A two-paced, up-and-down pitch in Raipur was the stage for one of the most enthralling contests of IPL 2026, and it ended in the most dramatic of last-ball finishes, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) breaking a two-match losing streak to go to the top of the table. In doing so,…
Female arrested in connection with murder of 23-Y-O Cuban national
A 23-year-old Cuban national and janitor employed at a business establishment on Forshaw Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, was killed on Sunday at his place of employment. Police said Dainier Vegas Infante was at the business establishment when four males arrived in the vicinity at around 5:45h. One of the suspects, who…
Dominant outing for Guyanese motor racers in Panama
Guyanese motorcycle racers enjoyed a clinical day of dominance in Central America as Matthew Vieira, Kevin Persaud and Elan Rahaman claimed a haul of victories at the Autódromo Panamá. On a high-octane Sunday in Capira, the Guyanese contingent proved untouchable during the second round of the 2026 National Motovelocity &…
Senior Officers must follow established procedures when intervening in operations- Top Cop
Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken says senior officers can only intervene in operations carried out by other ranks if proper procedures are followed. Hicken, during a Police round-up programme, acknowledged a recent incident where questions were raised about a senior officer’s intervention. In a widely-circulated video, a woman who said she…
Threats against CANU Head still under investigation; perpetrators will be ‘dealt with’ – Top Cop
Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken confirmed that the investigation into death threats against the Director of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), James Singh, is still ongoing. “Our intelligence units are engaged, investigations are ongoing, and where there is evidence, there will be arrests and prosecution,” Hicken said in a Police round…
Chandrika (120*), Latif (106), Kalpu (5-14) highlight GCA/Sherwin Williams Second Division T20
Centuries from former Guyana and West Indies opener Rajendra Chandrika and Guyana Amazon Warriors selectee Riyad Latif, along with a debut five-wicket haul from left-arm seamer Vijai Kalpu highlighted the latest round of matches in the Georgetown Cricket Association’s Sherwin Williams Second Division T20 competition on Saturday. The right-handed Chandrika…
IPL 2026: Overton, Urvil power CSK to fifth spot with third straight win
Urvil Patel played the kind of innings that erased a bit of history and created a bit of history. In 2025, team after team came to Chepauk and breached it and the crowd got used to leaving early. On Sunday evening, 32,825 people – some of whom might have seen…
Diaspora concerns shift from security to investment, development opportunities – President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali says the concerns of the Guyanese diaspora have shifted significantly over the years, with more overseas-based Guyanese now focused on investment, home ownership, and participating in Guyana’s development. Speaking at a diaspora engagement in Canada on Saturday, President Ali said responses submitted ahead of the meeting…
New multi-million irrigation canal to be constructed in Region Six soon- Mustapha
A multi-million irrigation canal is slated to be constructed from Canje Creek to Crabwood Creek to provide reliable irrigated water to hundreds of farmers in the area. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, told residents and farmers on Saturday that the project will commence next week. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha,…
Man found dead on Lusignan roadway
The body of an unidentified man was found lying on a roadway at Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, at about 08:20 hrs Saturday. In a release, Police said the body was discovered lying motionless along the roadway by a resident of Lusignan, who subsequently reported the matter to the Lusignan Police…
