Police have confirmed that the man killed at a construction site at Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara (WCD) on Friday is identified as Fendel Trotman, called “Johnny” or “Rasta Man,” a 30-year-old labourer of Anna Catherina, WCD. In a report on Saturday, the police said enquiries disclosed that the deceased was…
T20 World Cup: Tom Banton 63* sets up nervy win for England over Scotland
It was another nervy affair against an associate nation. But England’s Super Eight hopes remain on course after a five-wicket victory over Scotland in Eden Gardens, moving them up to second in Group C of this T20 World Cup with a game to play. Tom Banton’s unbeaten 63 off 41…
South Essequibo to target U25 players in new 40-over tournament
The South Essequibo Cricket Committee has launched a strategic intervention to bridge the gap between youth and senior cricket with the announcement of an Under-25 Invitational 40-over tournament. Sponsored by H. Ramballi Construction Company, the competition aims to provide a platform for players who have recently aged out of the…
Swimmer Raekwon Noel making gains at Indiana University
Guyanese swimmer Raekwon Noel is being hailed as one of the most significant “breakout” talents in American collegiate swimming heading into the 2026 postseason at Indiana University. As the NCAA dual meet season concludes, Noel has transitioned from relative obscurity to a vital title threat for “Breaststroke U.” While Indiana…
Wilson returns as Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation President
Franklin Wilson has been returned unopposed as President of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF), reclaiming the leadership role less than a year after stepping aside. At a well-attended Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Racket Centre on Thursday, Wilson was handed a clear mandate by over 30 registered…
Dataman stays unbeaten as Olympic Kremlin rematch looms
Following a weekend of high drama at the Port Mourant Turf Club, where the unbeaten Dataman edged out Olympic Kremlin in a photo-finish for the ages, a rematch looms. The victory in the Banks Classic not only preserved Dataman’s flawless record but also completed a historic “triple crown” of sorts,…
T20 World Cup: Tucker 94* headlines Ireland’s thrashing of Oman
Ireland muscled the highest score of the 2026 T20 World Cup en route to a dominating win over Oman in Group B to keep their Super Eights hopes alive, at least mathematically. Lorcan Tucker, standing in for the injured Paul Stirling, muscled 94 not out as Ireland walloped 235 for…
$18.8 billion approved for key projects executed in late 2025
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh today received approval in the National Assembly for Financial Paper Number 2 of 2025 totalling $18.8 billion of advances made from the Contingencies Fund that…
More benefits coming as Finance Minister successfully pilots Fiscal Enactments (Amendment) Bill
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: With the conclusion of debates in the National assembly, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh has successfully piloted the Fiscal Enactments (Amendment) Bill through the National Assembly to give effect to…
$1.558 trillion budget passed
By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy The massive $1.558 trillion National Budget was passed early Saturday morning, just weeks after it was first presented by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh. The budget’s passage came after a week of policy debates and another week for the consideration of estimates in the Parliamentary Committee…
