Mar 2, 2026
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Gambhir: Sanju Samson delivered ’when the team needed him the most’
After Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 secured India's qualification into the semi-final of the T20 World Cup, India head coach Gautam Gambhir said he always knew...
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Lady Jags eye top spot in CONCACAF Women’s Qualifiers
Lady Jags forward Otesha Charles said sharper finishing will be crucial as the team pushes for top spot in their CONCACAF Women’s Qualifiers group, following...
Latin America and the Caribbean advances in the fight to eradicate hunger
Eradicating hunger is an ethical imperative and an essential condition for the development of countries. Every step forward in reducing hunger is therefore not only...
Cutting the commute: Engineering dreams now within reach for Regions Two and Six students
For at least 20 aspiring engineers in Regions Two and Six, the long daily commute to the University of Guyana (UG) is now a thing...
Aromatic rice trials commence, farmers could earn double
Large-scale field trials of a new aromatic rice variety commenced on Thursday, offering farmers the potential to earn more than double the price of conventional...
GDF, GPF storm toward Elite League Cup semi-finals
In a thrilling night of football, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) football clubs have all but secured their advancement...
Top honours up for grabs at Lusignan golf tournament
Under clear skies and against the backdrop of Lusignan’s lush greens and rolling fairways, golfers are set to converge this weekend for the Lubrex &...
Trade, migration and security dominate US-CARICOM meeting
CARICOM and the US have agreed on the need for a 21st-century Cooperation Framework to address structured migration, security cooperation, trade and investment, disaster recovery,...
Man, 70, who jumped from hospital window, succumbed to injuries
A 70-year-old man who reportedly jumped from a second-floor ward at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation on Thursday has succumbed to his injuries. The hospital...
AI’s potential and perils: Dr. Jagdeo warns against using old frameworks for new challenges
Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) presents both significant risks and opportunities for sustainable development, highlighting that current frameworks are ill-equipped...
President Ali to meet US President Donald Trump
Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago have been invited to a high level meeting with United States President Donald Trump in March. President Dr Irfaan Ali...
India win big to set up knockout clash with West Indies
India set up a virtual quarter-final against West Indies on Sunday with a comfortable win against Zimbabwe on a night that Abhishek Sharma scored his...
14-year-old mother died from heart failure and anaemia
A post-mortem examination has found that 14-year-old Aleena Preetam of Supenaam, Essequibo Coast, died from heart failure and anaemia, police said. The examination was conducted...
Armed, masked bandits storm Rose Hall Town house, escape with cash and relative’s vehicle
Three armed and masked men stormed a yard in Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice, around 21:00 on Monday, assaulting a security guard inside his home...
More than 400 women-led businesses set for WeLift expo
More than 400 women-led businesses are expected to participate in the sixth edition of WeLift – Guyana’s largest women’s exposition – scheduled for March 6–8...
Elderly woman dies in motorcycle accident
A 69-year-old pedestrian, Anjanie Mohabir, died Tuesday evening after being struck by a motorcycle on Industry Public Road, East Coast Demerara, police said. The accident...
East Bank Inter-village tourney slated for kick off next month
The East Bank Demerara and Soesdyke-Linden Highway will soon be buzzing with excitement as the Inter-Village Football Competition, organised by Sports Extra, kicks off next...
New three-year plan targets development of world-class athletes
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport will launch a three-year programme aimed at helping the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) develop world-class athletes, Sports...