Aryansh Sharma hit an unbeaten 74 as United Arab Emirates bolstered their remote hopes of qualifying for the T20 World Cup Super 8s with a tense five-wicket win over Canada. Canada looked well placed to defend their total of 150-7 with four overs remaining, only for Sohaib Khan to reignite…
T20 World Cup: Muzarabani bowls Zimbabwe to stunning win over Australia
Blessing Muzarabani claimed a career-best 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a brilliant 23-run win in the T20 World Cup. Set the tricky target of 170, Australia had looked in big trouble at 29-4 before Matthew Renshaw and Glenn Maxwell’s 77-run stand for the fifth wicket….
Increased stipends for local gov’t representatives
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand announced increased stipends for various elected local government representatives. During the Consideration of the Estimates for funds allocated to Region Four (Demerara- Mahaica), Manickchand announced that stipends for The stipends for Regional Councillors on the Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) will increase…
From Technician to Top Graduate: Hugh Park’s Journey of Perseverance
In 2021, Hugh Park made headlines as the former telecommunications technician who traded his tools for textbooks to become a lawyer. Four years later, he has reached another pinnacle of academic excellence. Park has emerged as the top student for the Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Business and International…
TG Titans clinch Ogle T10 thriller off final ball
In a format designed for explosive finishes, the TG Titans and The Other Guys delivered a climax that lived up to the billing, with the Titans securing the Ogle Cricket Club Invitational T10 trophy off the very last delivery of the day. Chasing a modest target of 81, the Titans…
Smithfield woman granted $500,000 bail after caught with ganja
A woman from Smithfield, Berbice, has been granted bail set at $500,000 after she was caught with 345 pounds of marijuana. On January 24, 2026, Sarafina Pitt, 32, a housewife, and Shamay Bryan, 33, a grocery shop owner, were reportedly found with approximately 345.8 pounds of cannabis in Number 10…
Golden Jaguars return to action March 27 in CONCACAF Friendly Series
Concacaf has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming March window of the Concacaf Series, with Guyana’s Golden Jaguars poised to build on their impressive start in Group B. The matches, scheduled for March 27 and 30, will be hosted at the Estadio Cibao in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Guyana enters the…
Beyond G/town, billions approved to upgrade regional markets across Guyana
While much public attention has been focused on the multi-billion-dollar Georgetown Enhancement Programme, Thursday’s consideration of the 2026 Budget Estimates revealed that major investments are also being directed beyond the capital, with millions of dollars approved to upgrade and complete regional markets across Guyana. The disclosures were made as Minister…
T20 World Cup: India romp to record win against Namibia
Ishan Kishan set things up with a 20-ball half-century, Hardik Pandya made a 27-ball half-century and picked up took two wickets. Varun Chakravarthy took three wickets in his first ten balls. India posted a 200-plus total, and didn’t let Namibia get anywhere near them. Their 93-run win was their biggest…
Haags Bosch landfill to close in 2029
The Haags Bosch landfill site on the East Bank of Demerara is set to be closed in 2029, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand confirmed on Thursday. The announcement came during consideration of the 2026 Budget Estimates in the Committee of Supply, after Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul…
