Guyana Times

…the graveyard Contrary to what most of us think, the age of miracles ain’t over!! Remember the AFC – which its then founder-leader Ramjhaat had predicted would become “Dead Meat” if it hitched up with the PNC – that was duly killed once again by the voters at the Sept 1 poll? What else could explain him now announcing that...

It appears that it is more a question of “when”, rather than “if”, the United States (US) will launch a strike against Venezuela in its “War against Drugs”, focusing on Venezuela’s “Cartel of the Suns”. It has inexorably moved formidable military resources in place in the Southern Caribbean Sea within Venezuela’s EEZ. There are eight warships with 4,500 troops...

Dear Editor, I read with concern a recent commentary attributed to a former Minister, published on September 23, 2025, in the newspapers, in which he described subsidies to rice farmers as a “misuse of taxpayers’ money.” This perspective not only diminishes the realities faced by rice farmers but also overlooks the broader economic and food security implications of state support...

Populism has been defined as a “political approach that strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.” In this approach, the politician divides the world into two irreducibly antagonistic groups – a corrupt elite and the people who the populist leader identifies with and whose “cause” they promote. Populists not...

November 2025 is set to be a landmark month for the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMRSC), marking the first time an entire month will be dedicated to motorsport. The international Circuit Race and Drag Race will take centre stage, creating a milestone moment in the history of racing in Guyana. This year holds even greater weight as GMRSC celebrates...

The construction of the McKenzie National Stadium is in the final stage of execution and is on schedule to be completed this year. According to reports, 80 per cent of the work on the state-of-the-art facility is completed. This was the assessment of Culture, Youth and Sport Minister Charles Ramson and Chairman of the National Sports Commission Kashif Muhammad, who...

After three low-scoring trial matches, the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) has named a 32-man training squad as preparations intensify for next month’s Senior Inter-County 50-over tournament. Out of favour West Indies spinners Veerasammy Permaul and Kevin Sinclair headline the squad, which also features a number of promising youngsters. Players with senior regional experience include Junior Sinclair, Nial Smith, Zeynul Ramsammy,...

– envisions indigenous talent representing Guyana Fresh from his United Nations visit in New York, President Dr. Irfaan Ali made his first stop at the Amerindian Heritage Games currently being hosted at Everest Cricket Club in Camp Street, Georgetown. President Ali on Saturday made some groundbreaking announcements in relation to further include indigenous communities across various sports disciplines. One of these...

Veteran Guyanese-born softball cricket commentator Onkar Singh is proud to celebrate 25 years behind the microphone. Now based in New York, Singh is marking this significant milestone by lending his voice to several major softball tournaments. He began his commentary journey in 1996, drawing inspiration from renowned West Indian radio broadcaster Joseph “Reds” Perreira. Singh’s passion for live, on-field commentary remains...

The anticipation is building as Team AJM Racing prepares for a historic debut at the Caribbean Clash of Champions on November 2 at the South Dakota Circuit. The team will unveil its newly acquired Porsche GT3, with Guyanese driver Nasrudeen Mohamed behind the wheel. This marks only the second GT3 entry from Guyana, elevating the nation’s presence in the premier...