Shan Seejatan and Alain Hopkinson have cemented their status in Guyanese motorsport after being named Driver and Rider of the Year respectively at the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) 2025 gala awards. The pair headlined a star-studded evening at the Royal International Hotel, where the club celebrated a…
Oh snap! Boxer’s hairpiece punched off during fight
“Miller wins it by a hair.” That line of commentary had a meaning beyond Jarrell Miller’s split-decision win over Kingsley Ibeh at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. In an unusual moment on the undercard of the title fight between Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez, American Miller threw his toupee into…
Hetmyer and Motie help West Indies seal consolation victory
West Indies claimed a consolation win in a match reduced to 10 overs a side at the Wanderers, to hand South Africa defeat in their first T20I in pink. With no ODIs scheduled in South Africa this summer, the annual fixture to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer treatment…
GCB praises government’s ‘substantial investment’ in sport in 2026
Press Release from the Guyana Cricket Board The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) extends warm congratulations to the Government of Guyana (GoG) on the presentation of the National Budget for 2026, which once again underscores Government’s unwavering commitment to national development. Of particular significance is the allocation of $6 billion towards…
Charges relating to illegal mining climb to 53
Nine additional persons were arrested, charged, and brought before the courts during January 2026 for breaches of Guyana’s Mining Laws and Regulations, bringing the total number of persons prosecuted to 53. This is according to a statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources. On Saturday, the Ministry stated that the…
Mackenzie-Wismar bridge staff to be employed by Ministry of Public Works
Staff of the current Mackenzie-Wismar bridge in Region 10 will be employed by the Ministry of Public Works when the US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar bridge is completed. The toll-free bridge is expected to be fully operational by June 2026, once the roads leading to it are connected. During a meeting with…
Pitamber and Callender set pace in high-stakes Olympiad qualifier
CM Sachin Pitamber and WCM Jessica Callender have emerged as the frontrunners in the I-CEE Grand Prix III, as the race to represent Guyana at the 2026 Chess Olympiad intensifies. With four rounds completed at the David Rose Special School, both players remain unbeaten, leading their respective categories in a…
DDL calls on CARICOM to negotiate tariff cuts with India
The Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), through the World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG), is calling on regional governments to engage the Indian government in negotiations to seek a reduction in the tariffs for alcoholic spirits from CARICOM member states. This tariff currently stands at around 200 per cent. The call comes…
Archery Guyana sees national sport budget as catalyst for athlete-centred development
Archery Guyana has praised the government’s $6B sport budget for 2026, describing it as a “refinement” that prioritises performance over simple construction. The endorsement comes as the nation prepares to host two landmark regional events later this year: the 2026 Caribbean Development Archery Championships and the inaugural Caribbean Archery Games….
CDB President hailed as “exceptional Caribbean public servant and leader” by Dr. Ashni Singh
See full statement below on the passing of the fifth President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. William Warren Smith from Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh: Sincerest condolences to the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on the passing of Dr. William Warren Smith, the Bank’s fifth President,…
