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Confidence placed in Dr Irfaan Ali’s leadership

Dear Editor, Zadok Ministers Fellowship extends our heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali on his re-election to a second term as the ninth Executive President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, to the Hon Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on his re-appointment as Prime Minister, and to Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on his re-appointment as Vice President. We also extend...

Young Warriors crush Blairmont in BCB 2-day 1st division

Young Warriors Cricket Club made a strong comeback, securing a resounding victory over Blairmont Cricket Club in the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) two-day first division tournament over the weekend. Trevon Stanislaus and Suresh Dhanai were the key bowlers, while half-centuries from Ricardo Ramdeholl, Vishal Mohabir, and Kevin Jawahir propelled Young Warriors to an innings-and-44-run victory. Batting first at the Young Warriors...

Massy WCPL: Royals stay perfect, TKR end winless

At the National Stadium in Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), the Massy Women Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) continued as the Barbados Royals capped a dominant campaign with a seven-wicket victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) Women, remaining unbeaten in the group stage. Captain Deandra Dottin promoted herself up the order, but the move didn’t pay off as...

“Tage” returns amongst 4 Guyanese for Windies Test tour

Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against India, scheduled for October 2–14 in Ahmedabad and Delhi. The series, part of the ICC World Test Championship, marks the team’s first away fixture of the new cycle and their first Test tour of India since 2018. There are three changes from the squad...

Massy Highlights 50+ Years of Service with Sponsorship of LGC Golf Tournament

The greens are set, the weather is perfect, and anticipation is building as the Massy Group of Companies proudly sponsors the Lusignan Golf Club’s highly anticipated tournament on September 20, 2025. This partnership underscores Massy’s long-standing commitment to community, wellness, and sports – bringing together golfers for a day of skill, camaraderie, and healthy competition. At the official handover, Mr...

Pooran’s explosive knock propels TKR to Qualifier 2

At the National Stadium in Providence, the Trinbago Knight Riders cruised into Qualifier 2 of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Eliminator on the back of Nicholas Pooran and Alex Hales’ brilliance, sending the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons crashing out of the competition. The Falcons made a shaky start in the powerplay as Rahkeem Cornwall’s lean CPL run continued,...

2020 election fraud trial: Video of Clairmont Mingo’s Police questioning played in court

…AMCHAM observer cross-examined by defence Proceedings in the trial of the alleged election fraud case continued on Tuesday morning with the cross-examination by the defence of Election Observer for the American Guyana Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), Mohamed Adam Rahaman, and testimony from Police Officer Romario Campbell, who was involved in the police questioning of Region Four Returning Officer Clairmont Mingo. Rahaman...

Full support for rice farmers – Pres Ali

…as Government eyes value-added growth in global price slump President Dr Irfaan Ali has assured rice farmers that his administration will continue to stand with them despite falling international rice prices, which he attributed to record levels of global production and stockpiling. At a press conference held at the Office of the President on Tuesday, Ali explained that while Guyana is...

Truck driver slapped with multiple traffic charges

A 39-year-old truck driver has been granted bail in the sum of $15,000 after being charged with three traffic offences arising from an accident at Helena Public Road, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD). Stephen Sumner of Lot 12-13 Farm, Mahaicony, ECD, appeared before Magistrate Allan Wilson at the Mahaica Magistrate’s Court last week. He was charged with failing to...

Old Demerara Harbour Bridge to stay retracted once new river bridge opens

The old Demerara Harbour Bridge is slated to remain retracted for 24-hour ship traffic once the new Demerara River Bridge is commissioned. This update was disclosed by Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill during an engagement with the Private Sector Commission (PSC) on Monday. “The day that the new Demerara River Bridge is opened, I have to open the old bridge...