The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Republic Bank Limited have announced the continuation of their highly successful partnership. A new three-year agreement solidifies the bank’s role as the Title Sponsor and Official Bank of the Republic Bank CPL. The collaboration, which began in 2016 and expanded significantly in 2023, also…
CPL 2025: Amazon Warriors stumble again as TKT wins fifth title
Akeal Hosein took two big wickets to help restrict Guyana Amazon Warriors to 130 and then scored a quick and unbeaten 16 off seven balls in the dying moments of a tense chase to lift Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) to their fifth CPL title. Hosein went out to bat when…
Tour guide, 21, fatally stabbed during Rupununi heritage celebrations
Police are investigating the alleged murder of 21-year-old John Elliot, a tour guide at the Atta Lodge, who was stabbed to death on Sunday. The incident occurred at approximately 01:30hrs during an Amerindian Heritage celebration at Annai Village. Police Headquarters in a statement said Elliot, a resident of Surama Village,…
‘It’s about controlling those emotions’ in high-stakes CPL 2025 final
With two old rivals set to meet again, in the CPL final on Sunday at Providence, emotions have been running high among the players and supporters of Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR). Managing those emotions in the face of pressure will be key to winning the title,…
Major housing projects taking shape along Soesdyke/Linden Highway
The government’s ambitious housing expansion along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway is rapidly advancing, with two major projects targeting different segments of the population. During a visit on Sunday, Minister of Housing, Collin Croal inspected the Yarrowkabra Steadfast Homestead Project, where 200 prefabricated homes are being built as part of President Dr….
Asia Cup: No handshakes again in heated India-Pakistan T20
India and Pakistan’s players did not shake hands again as India comfortably won the sides’ feisty second meeting at the Asia Cup by six wickets in Dubai. There were no handshakes when India beat Pakistan last Sunday– the rivals’ first meeting since the military conflict between the two nations earlier this…
Design for Silica City Phase Two moves ahead
The ambitious Silica City project is gaining momentum with construction of the first 110 houses progressing steadily. Additionally, design work for Phase Two of the project is already underway, paving the way for new investment opportunities. Minister of Housing, Collin Croal said Phase Two which will focus on the diaspora…
Bank of Guyana clarifies advice given to Azruddin Mohamed
See below the full statement from the Bank of Guyana: We wish to clarify recent reports concerning the matter between Mr. Azruddin Mohamed and the Governor of the Bank of Guyana. Mr. Mohamed has misrepresented the facts on social media. The Governor advised Mr. Mohamed to withdraw his case against…
Gov’t to digitise services by mid-2026 — President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali stated that his government is pursuing an ambitious national digitisation programme driven by a strategic focus on digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), cross-agency collaboration, and the integration of ICT systems, which will see most of government services fully digitised before the end of the second quarter…
Terrence Poole National Open and Intermediate boxing set for October 25-27
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) has announced that its National Open and Intermediate Championships will be staged on October 25-27 at the National Gymnasium, with this year’s edition carrying special significance. The three-day event has been renamed in honour of the late Terrence Poole, the revered coach and administrator who…
