Chase’s Academic Foundation produced a display of clinical attacking football to dismantle Santa Rosa Secondary 6-0 and secure the 12th Massy Distribution U-18 School Football title on Saturday evening. In a highly anticipated rematch of the 2023 final, Chase left no room for a repeat heartbreak. The Region One outfit…
PM Phillips notes both progress and challenges as Guyana marks World Press Freedom Day 2026
As Guyana observes World Press Freedom Day 2026, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips used the occasion to reflect on the role of the media in national development, while acknowledging both progress and ongoing challenges facing the press. Speaking at a media appreciation luncheon on Sunday, held under the global…
Police patrols increase to curb robberies of Chinese-owned businesses
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has increased patrols in areas with a high concentration of Chinese-owned businesses as part of efforts to curb robberies under arms. Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken said the initiative forms part of a targeted approach to crime prevention. “We’ve dissected the Chinese establishments in all…
3×3 Basketball: Guyana knocked out in Caribbean Clash semi-finals
The national Men’s 3×3 basketball team made a strong showing at the Caribbean Clash 3×3 Lite Quest in Suriname, but their journey ended in the semi-finals after a 21-17 defeat to St. Maarten. The team, represented by Akil Hughes, Travis Belgrave, Nikkoloi Smith and Shelroy Thomas, had a mixed yet…
IPL 2026: Sunrisers miss out on top spot with loss to KKR
Sunrisers Hyderabad missed out on the chance to move top of the Indian Premier League, losing by seven wickets to Kolkata Knight Riders. Having chosen to bat, Sunrisers collapsed from 105-1 to 165 all out with an over to spare. After losing Abhishek Sharma for 15, Travis Head (61) and…
GMR&SC President advances regional motorsport development in talks with FIA Chief
Mohamad Shairaz Roshandin, President of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC), utilised his attendance at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix to facilitate high-level discussions aimed at accelerating motorsport development throughout the region. During the event, Roshandin met with Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile…
GPA underscores role of media in national development on World Press Freedom Day
As the world observes World Press Freedom Day 2026, the Guyana Press Association (GPA) has joined the global community in reaffirming the critical role of a free and independent media in advancing peace, human rights and sustainable development. This year’s theme — “Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom…
Balgobin (120), Rajroop (5-5) highlight opening round of Odyssey Sightseeing Tours T20
Ushardeva Balgobin slammed a majestic hundred and Chaitram Rajroop picked up a five-wicket haul to highlight the individual performances in the opening round of matches in the Odyssey Sightseeing Tours Guyana Inc. T20 competition, organised by the West Demerara Cricket Association. The left-handed Balgobin hammered 120 against West Meten-Meer-Zorg, blasting…
Bandits caught after crashing into car
A 21-year-old male of 9 Field, Sophia and a 20-year-old male of Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara (ECD) are receiving medical attention under police guard at the Enmore Regional Hospital after robbing a shop at Unity, Mahaica, ECD. Police said investigation revealed that the incident occurred at around 12:05h on…
Police vest, handcuffs and pistols found at Garden of Eden
A bulletproof police vest and two handcuffs are among items discovered in a garbage heap at Garden of Eden, East Bank Demerara (EBD) on Friday at around 22:00h. Police said acting on information received, ranks went to the location where a search was conducted at a garbage heap located on…
