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May 28, 2026

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Some 60 fighters are expected to compete in the Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) latest Development Tournament on Saturday, said national coach Lennox Daniels. The tournament, set for the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue from 5 p.m., will feature boxers from gyms across Guyana as part of the GBA’s grassroots development programme. Daniels said the strong […]

May 24, 2026

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The Lusignan Golf Club will host the Ready Mix Concrete Limited/Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Independence Golf Tournament on May 26 as part of activities marking Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary. The tournament will be played at the club’s championship course under medal play format over 18 holes, with a shotgun start scheduled for 8 […]

May 17, 2026

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The Guyana Tennis Association, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, on Sunday launched its 60th Independence Anniversary Open Tournament at the National Park Courts in Georgetown. The tournament opened with Under-12 matches, where Z. Hinkerson defeated H. Chan 6-2 in the boys’ category, while Y. Mangru secured a 6-3 victory […]

May 10, 2026

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Ballers Empire emerged as the new National Guinness Greatest of the Streets champions after securing a thrilling victory in the early hours of Saturday at the National Park Tarmac. Representing the East Bank/West Demerara zone, Ballers Empire wasted no time asserting themselves in the championship clash, stunning Georgetown champions Leopold Street with an early strike […]

May 5, 2026

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In a decisive action that highlights its dedication to ethical standards in football, FIFA’s independent Ethics Committee has banned Ian Alves, the former General Secretary of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), from all football-related activities for five years. This ruling follows an extensive investigation that uncovered Alves’s sexual harassment of female staff members, breaching […]

April 26, 2026

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Elton Dharry was crowned the International Boxing Organisation (IBO) super bantamweight world champion in the early hours of Sunday after defeating Tanzania’s Salmin Kassim by unanimous decision at the Pegasus Hotel. Dharry, 40, was awarded the bout 117-109, 117-109 and 118-109 on the judges’ scorecards to become Guyana’s eighth world boxing champion. President Irfaan Ali […]

April 20, 2026

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The return of competitive football to the bauxite mining town of Linden is just around the corner, with the Linden Town Week Inter-Ward Tournament set to kick off on April 24, 2026. The event is a collaborative effort between the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation and the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA), featuring six wards divided […]

April 19, 2026

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Chase Academic Foundation made a bold statement with a resounding 9-0 victory over Patentia Secondary in the Round of 16 of the Massy Under-18 School Football Tournament, held at the Queen’s College ground. Shaquan David was the star of the match, netting a hat-trick to spearhead Chase’s impressive performance. St. Joseph High School also secured […]

April 19, 2026

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The Guinness Greatest of the Streets Georgetown preliminary round continued with night two on Friday evening, delivering exhilarating action as teams battled for supremacy. In the first game, Bent St B showcased their dominance with a decisive 3-0 victory over Unity Ballers, setting the tone for the evening. Meanwhile, Team Cruel pulled off a surprise […]

April 9, 2026

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Two-time Olympian Chelsea Edghill is pleased to have qualified for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games following a special qualification event over the weekend in the Dominican Republic. Speaking with Ignite News, Edghill shared her thoughts on securing qualification ahead of the 2026 event. “It was really good qualifying in the singles. […]

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60 boxers ready to light up GBA Development card

Lusignan Golf Club to host Independence tournament

Younge edges Bullen in thrilling start to GTA Independence Open

Ballers Empire stun Leopold Street to claim national street football crown

FIFA boots Alves for sexual harassment

Dharry unanimously crowned IBO champion in night of fistic fury

Inter-ward football making return at Bayrock Stadium

Hat-tricks headline Massy Under-18 Round of 16 action

Night two delivers upsets and narrow wins in Georgetown street football

Edghill ‘excited’ for what’s ahead in wake of CAC Games qualification

Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport

Gouveia re-elected PSC Chairman

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association

Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport

Gouveia re-elected PSC Chairman

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association