MS Dhoni feels India are “one of the most dangerous teams” at the 2026 T20 World Cup India are the defending champions and enter the tournament with a 51-8 win-loss record in T20Is since October 2023. Their batting line-up is packed with some of the biggest six-hitters in the world,…
Panama plans to open embassy in Georgetown
Panama has announced plans to open an embassy in Georgetown, signalling a significant strengthening of diplomatic relations with Guyana. The development was revealed following a meeting between President Dr Irfaan Ali and Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero, during which both leaders discussed expanding bilateral cooperation across several key sectors….
Guyana to make Commonwealth Games debut in Men’s 3×3 Basketball
Guyana is set to make sporting history as its men’s 3×3 basketball team has officially qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. While the Commonwealth Games will run from July 23 to August 3, the 3×3 component is scheduled for July 24-29 at the Scottish Event Centre. The…
Pitamber and Clement are overall winners of I-CEE Chess Grand Prix Three
Following two weekends of intense competition at the David Rose Special School, Candidate Master (CM) Sachin Pitamber and Ciel Clement emerged as champions of the I-CEE-sponsored Grand Prix Three in their respective categories. Concluded on February 1, the tournament saw Pitamber dominate the Open Category to secure vital Grand Prix…
Bharrat says opposition ‘misleads’ on oil and gas oversight
Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat on Tuesday used his contribution to the Budget 2026 debates to push back strongly against opposition criticism of Guyana’s oil and gas sector, insisting that the industry is being managed with strict transparency and accountability and that the evidence is publicly available. Speaking in…
Tourism, transport and small business measures take center stage during 2026 Budget debate
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues on Tuesday outlined a wide range of initiatives under Budget 2026 aimed at expanding tourism, strengthening small and medium-sized businesses, improving transport infrastructure, and easing the cost of living for Guyanese. Speaking during day two of the Budget 2026 debates in the…
Carpenter pleads guilty to murder of Williamsburg businessman
A carpenter has pleaded guilty to the murder of a businessman during a robbery in Williamsburg, Corentyne Berbice, in 2023. On Tuesday afternoon, Satish Ramnaraise, also known as “Chico,” 39, appeared before Justice Deborah Kumar in the Berbice High Court, where he admitted to murdering 79-year-old Akbhar Sain on October…
New hostel, increased support for hinterland students in Budget 2026
Budget 2026 includes major initiatives aimed at strengthening support for Guyana’s Indigenous Peoples, including funding for a new Amerindian Hostel and expanded assistance for hinterland students, according to Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne. Among the key measures is a significant increase in the pocket allowance under the Hinterland…
Bayroc National Stadium to host matches in Tertiary Education Football Tournament
Assistant Director of Sport, Franklin Wilson, has confirmed that some matches in the MODEC Tertiary Education Football tournament will be held at the new Bayroc National Stadium in Linden, which officially opens on Saturday, February 7. The announcement came on Tuesday, as the Petra Organisation revealed that Banks DIH, through…
Mustapha says GuySuCo will be profitable in 2030
Sharp attention was drawn to the sugar sector on Tuesday as Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha and Opposition Parliamentarian Vishnu Panday clashed as the 2026 Budget Debate continued in the National Assembly. And out of that clash came a major announcement. Mustapha, armed with a copy of the Guyana Sugar Corporation’s…
