West Indies head coach Daren Sammy believes his team is “still fighting” the “battles” they were back in 2016, when he was the captain of the side that lifted the T20 World Cup in India after overcoming some controversies back home. Back in India 10 years later for another T20 World Cup, Sammy…
800 traffic offences detected through road intelligence system since December 2025
Some 800 traffic violation were detected through the Safe Road Intelligence System since December 2025 and while some have already been filed for court, the others are expected to be filed shortly. The cases include breaches in traffic violations such as illegal third lane use and speeding. Traffic Chief Mahendra…
Extreme cold in New York City leaves 18 dead
[BBC] – A total of 18 people have died as a result of a period of extreme cold weather in New York City, its mayor has said. Since late January, the city has endured a cold snap, including 13 days of temperatures of 0C (32F) or below – one of…
GFF announces strategic re-alignment of domestic football calendar
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has announced the implementation of a restructured domestic football calendar, with the 2026/27 season scheduled to commence in August 2026 and conclude in May 2027. This landmark reform, the GFF highlighted, represents a decisive step toward aligning Guyana’s domestic football ecosystem with the FIFA international…
T20 World Cup: Seifert and Allen power New Zealand to commanding 10-wicket win over UAE
Tim Seifert and Finn Allen put on a record-breaking opening partnership as New Zealand made it two wins from two matches at the T20 World Cup with a 10-wicket defeat of the United Arab Emirates. They guided New Zealand to a flawless victory with the highest partnership for any wicket…
GCB hails Sir Clive’s nomination for presidency of Lancashire Cricket Club
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has hailed the nomination of Sir Clive Lloyd to be the next President of the Lancashire Cricket Club, noting that it is underpinned by his “exceptional cricketing legacy and a deep, enduring association” with the English county side. Sir Clive, the legendary Guyanese cricketer, will…
Aneal Giddings ‘more than qualified’ to be Data Protection Commissioner overseeing E-ID card rollout
Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Monday defended the appointment of former Deputy Chief Elections Officer Aneal Giddings as Guyana’s Data Protection Commissioner, declaring that he is “more than qualified” to hold the post as the country moves ahead with the rollout of the national electronic ID (e-ID) card system. Phillips…
$72B budgeted as over 700,000 Guyanese to receive $100,000 cash grant soon after budget is passed
A massive $72.5 billion allocation under the Office of the Prime Minister in the 2026 national budget will support the government’s planned second tranche of the $100,000 cash grant, which is expected to be paid to more than 700,000 Guyanese shortly after the budget is passed. The disclosure was made…
T20 World Cup: De Leede fires Netherlands to big win over Namibia
Bas de Leede starred with both bat and ball as the Netherlands opened their account in the T20 World Cup with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Namibia. The Netherlands suffered a narrow defeat by Pakistan after giving their opponents a major scare in the opening game of the tournament in Colombo on…
NSC, Epilepsy Foundation to host groundbreaking workshop on Epilepsy in Sport
The National Sports Commission (NSC) will collaborate with the Epilepsy Foundation of Guyana (EFG) to take a major step toward inclusivity and athlete welfare when they host a one-day workshop titled ‘Epilepsy in Sport- Awareness and Management.’ The landmark event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, from 10:30h at the…
