When Rajat Patidar finally entered the press conference room in Ahmedabad shortly after 1am on Monday with the IPL trophy, there was a broad smile on his face. For a man who rarely gives much away, it was as telling as any words could be. The occasional glance and feel of the…
Residents of Region Seven can expect major upgrades to connectivity and government service delivery, as President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday announced the procurement of a second boat for the Parika-Bartica route and the launch of a government service centre in Bartica. The announcements were made during the president’s…
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali announced on Sunday that within four weeks, Government Service Centres will be established in Bartica and Kamarang, Region Seven (Cuyuni—Mazaruni). The Head of State made the announcement during his address to hundreds of residents of Karrau Creek and Kamarang, Region 7, during separate meetings…
A 23-year-old labourer of Scheme Hill, Wismar, Linden was on Sunday stabbed to death following an altercation at Lovers Lane, Amelia’s Ward, Mackenzie, Linden. Police said the incident occurred at around 18:07h resulting in the death of Tafawa Alexander. Investigations revealed that the Alexander and a 38-year-old man of Lovers…
A farmer of Parika, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) on Saturday night shot a 20-year-old Venezuelan construction worker of Zeelugt, EBE, after the man was found under a shed in his yard. According to a police report, the 62-year-old farmer, who is a licensed firearm holder, was at home when he…
The EMC Foundation, in collaboration with the Protected Areas Trust (PAT), hosted a panel discussion on Friday, May 29, 2026, in observance of World Otter Day. The event was held at The Avenue Café from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. as part of the monthly Conservation Conversations Initiative, which aims to…
A police officer was injured on Sunday following a road traffic accident on the Hague Public Road, West Coast Demerara (WCD). The accident occurred at about 12:03 hrs and involved a Force motorcycle, registration number CR 6252, ridden by a Police Corporal attached to the Regional Police Division 3 Traffic…
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ are investigating an incident at Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara (ECD), which has left two persons missing after they were reportedly swept away by strong currents on Sunday afternoon. Missing are Lyodisa Waldron, called “Loyda,” a 20-year-old salesgirl of Victoria Village, ECD, and Andri…
West Ruimveldt Primary, a consistent face in the Future Warriors Tapeball for Primary Schools tournament, powered by ExxonMobil Guyana, overcame their final-round jitters from previous years to surge to the Demerara zone title on Sunday at the National Stadium, Providence. Having previously stumbled in the final rounds in yesteryears, West…
Shimron Hetmyer’s absence from the 50-over format has come to an end, with the left-hander headlining a distinct Guyanese flavour in the 15-member West Indies squad named for the upcoming three-match One-Day International series against Sri Lanka. Hetmyer, who last featured in an ODI back in June 2025, has forced…
