Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana starred with the ball as Sri Lanka sealed a win in their first game at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Ireland. Defending a modest 164, the hosts were on the mark from the get-go with their star spin duo leading the way….
T20 World Cup: England hold nerves to pull off last-ball thriller against Nepal
England fought back from the brink to avoid a major shock and beat an inspired Nepal by four runs in their opening match of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai. A month on from the conclusion of their Ashes defeat, England needed Sam Curran to defend 10 from the last…
T20 World Cup: Seifert leads New Zealand to win over Afghanistan
New Zealand pulled off their highest run chase in T20 World Cup history as they opened their Group D campaign with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan. Set a tricky 183 in Chennai, the Black Caps recovered from a parlous 14-2, thanks to opener Tim Seifert’s 65 off 42 balls. The…
New Bayroc National Stadium to amplify talent development and economic growth in Linden – President Ali
The official commissioning of the new Bayroc National Stadium in Linden has been labelled as the dawn of a new era for the town, as it is expected to further amplify the immense talent in sport, but offering athletes a chance to further upskill at a “world-class facility” and also…
Chronic information distortion by Opposition — Ashni Singh
After a week of spirited debates over the 2026 National Budget, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has accused the opposition of “chronic and barefaced distortion.” Dr Singh was the last contributor to the budget debate, a task that allowed him to analyse and respond to each presentation before him. Throughout…
Edu. Minister rejects GTU claims of breaching confidentiality
Education Minister Sonia Parag has rejected claims that she breached confidentiality by releasing “sensitive information” on Opposition Member of Parliament Gordon Barker’s attendance at school during her recent Budget debate presentation. Barker is a teacher and represents the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Party in the National Assembly. The Minister…
‘We have always put people first’ – Finance Minister
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh said the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) has always put people first, a sentiment he expressed as he championed this year’s $1.558 trillion budget. Budget 2026, the first of the current People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration following its landslide victory in the September 2025 elections,…
‘Fragmented and weak’ – Ashni Singh takes Terrence Campbell, Azruddin Mohamed to task on Budget 2026
Deeming the combined political opposition both weak and fragmented, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh criticised the weak contributions from the parties’ political leaders during the budget debate. Addressing both the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) parties, Dr Singh said, “They are fragmented,…
Report reflecting 58% poverty rate was from APNU’s era in gov’t – Ashni Singh
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh had cause to clarify an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) document used by Opposition Parliamentarians during the 2026 Budget Debate, stating that the poverty rate mentioned in the report reflects APNU’s era in government. The IDB report states that 58% of Guyanese are living in poverty….
T20 World Cup: Hetmyer heroics, Shepherd hat-trick headline West Indies’ opening day win
Shimron Hetmyer’s explosive half-century carried West Indies to respectability and ultimately victory after a sluggish start to their T20 World Cup opener against Scotland, iced by Romario Shepherd’s stunning five-wicket haul which included a hat-trick. Head Coach Darren Sammy’s master plan to use Hetmyer’s experience and power up the order…
