Opposition Leader’s surveillance of key witness’s home raises serious questions over bail conditions
Dear Editor, THE reported incident outside the residence of Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, Guyana’s Head of Special Branch, raises serious questions about the safeguards in place when a person facing extradition proceedings is found near the home of a key prosecution witness. Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed was among three men arrested following the late-night incident […]
Anguilla to host inaugural CTO Sports Tourism Summit in 2027
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (CMC) — Anguilla will host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s first-ever Sports Tourism Summit from Aug. 12–14, 2027, the CTO announced during its State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Georgetown, Guyana. The announcement gives the Caribbean a dedicated regional platform to examine the fast-growing intersection of sports, tourism and economic development. […]
Australia Coach Justin Poole confident of success in Guyana
AUSTRALIA’S Head-Coach Justin Poole has said he’s confident of success in Guyana where the 2026 International Masters Cricket (IMC) will get cracking on Saturday at various venues across Guyana. The tournament will climax October 31 with the grand finale at the National Stadium, Providence. Poole made the disclosure on Wednesday at Police Sports Club […]
BCCI postpones October 15 IPL conclave
THE Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has postponed the joint review meeting on the IPL, scheduled for today, October 15 in Mumbai. The meeting, involving IPL franchise owners, their chief executives, broadcasters and 13 state associations hosting matches, was scheduled to take place at the Taj Santacruz at 6 pm on Thursday. […]
Bethell returns as England call up youngsters Jack and Rew
JACOB Bethell will return for England’s white-ball tour of Australia, while there are also first international call-ups for exciting prospects Thomas Rew and Eddie Jack. Warwickshire’s Bethell has not played since suffering a knee injury in July but is back as part of a near-full-strength squad for three one-day internationals. England have made changes […]
Deonarine replaces Emrit for IMC Over-40s World Cup in Guyana
FORMER Berbice, Guyana and West Indies batter Narsingh Deonarine has replaced Trinidadian Rayad Emrit in West Indies ssquad for the 2026 International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over- 40s 45-overs World Cup scheduled for Guyana from October 17-31. Sri Lanka are no longer participating leaving 15 teams to vie for the coveted Cup won by South Africa […]
Allan Donald appointed JSK bowling coach
FORMER South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald has been appointed as the bowling coach of Joburg Super Kings, the franchise confirmed on Tuesday (October 13). The 59-year-old will work alongside compatriot Albie Morkel, who was appointed head coach, taking over from Stephen Fleming who stepped down post the 2026 season. Donald brings with him a […]
Fifa to offer extra £2.6bn for football development
FIFA is set to propose a $3.4bn (£2.6bn) increase in the amount of money it hands out for football development across the world. World football’s governing body wants to release the money from its reserves in a move which would more than double the level of planned distribution funding for 2027-2030. It says it has […]
GCB welcomes benefits of Cricket West Indies territorial batting camp
THE Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has welcomed the benefits of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) territorial batting camp, which concluded at the National Stadium on Friday, October 9, with ten batters and more than a dozen local coaches benefiting from the specialised programme. The camp, which began on Tuesday, October 6, was led by […]
Hazlewood takes six as Australia beat South Africa in 1st Test
DURBAN (South Africa) (AFP) – Josh Hazlewood took six wickets as Australia compdleted a 214-run win over South Africa on the fifth day of the first Test at Kingsmead on Tuesday. Fast bowler Hazlewood twice broke promising stands and finished with six for 49. Player of the match Matt Renshaw scored 190 during the first […]
