The 2026 National Rapid Chess Championship, sponsored by Readymix Concrete and hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation, begins this Saturday (April 18) in the Atlantic Room of the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, Kingston. Guyana’s top chess players will compete in a fast-paced, one-day, nine-round Swiss tournament starting at 09:00h,…
MACORP empowering footballers with skills beyond the game
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF), through its continued partnership with Machinery Corporation of Guyana (MACORP), is creating meaningful pathways for footballers to build sustainable careers beyond their playing days. On Friday, April 17, 10 footballers were officially certified after successfully completing excavator operator training provided by MACORP. President of the…
Magical Motie among top performers in opening round of WI Four-Day C’ship
The West Indies Four-Day Championship returned with an enthralling opening round, with matches played in Antigua and at Chedwin Park in Jamaica. The round produced seven centuries, three five-wicket hauls, and a remarkable 10-wicket match haul, all setting the tone for an exciting regional tournament. Motie magic inspires Harpy Eagles…
Cross border angle probed after two arrested with 9mm pistols, ammo at Dukestown
Police in Regional Division #6 have detained two young men following the discovery of illegal firearms and ammunition during a targeted operation at Dukestown, Corriverton, on Thursday afternoon. The operation, conducted around 16:00 hrs on April 16, 2026, led to the arrest of a 23-year-old businessman from Dukestown and a…
Repeat offender granted bail on fresh drug trafficking charge
A man described by CANU as a repeat offender was on Friday granted bail after appearing before the Wales Magistrate’s Court on fresh drug trafficking charges, despite objections from prosecutors. Prince Bagot appeared before Magistrate Weaver charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, specifically 390 grams of…
San Francisco Unicorns confirmed for 2026 Global Super League
The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) is pleased to confirm the participation of the San Francisco Unicorns in the upcoming tournament, set to take place from July 23 to August 1 in Guyana. The inclusion of the Unicorns, one of Major League Cricket’s leading franchises, underscores the tournament’s commitment…
Cheddi Jagan Int’l Airport rated best airport in the Caribbean, second in LAC region
In a remarkable achievement, Guyana’s Cheddi Jagan International Airport has been recognised as the premier aviation hub in the Caribbean, ranking it #1 for Overall Passenger Experience and Satisfaction. Furthermore, the airport also ranked 2nd place for Overall Experience within the broader Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region, which…
Govt rallies Region Three youths to seize opportunities ahead of Development Bank launch.
Young people in Region Three are being urged to position themselves for unprecedented economic opportunities as the government moves closer to establishing the Guyana Development Bank, which will offer zero-interest loans and no collateral financing for entrepreneurs. Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, alongside Minister within…
Three faces trial for abduction of East Canje man
Three individuals are currently undergoing trial at the Berbice High Court for the abduction of a man from East Canje. Anil Parvitan, known as “Black Boy,” aged 33, a painter residing at Lot 161 New Street, Cumberland; Dharamnauth Gafur, also called “Dharam and Ryan,” aged 25, a laborer of Lot…
Canada’s T20 World Cup match under ICC corruption investigation
The ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating allegations of corruption involving Cricket Canada, one of which focuses on a game involving Canada from the recent men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. ESPNcricinfo understands the ACU has two active investigations that span elements of Cricket Canada and allegations of breaches…
