Nine years imprisonment for man who attacked wife after she refused sexual advances
A MAN who brutally attacked his wife after she refused his sexual advances has been sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for attempted murder, after pleading guilty in the Demerara High Court. Seon Joseph, 49, was sentenced on Wednesday by Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif, who found that the July 31, 2023 attack represented […]
How long-term investment helped unlock Guyana’s oil potential
GUYANA’S oil industry did not emerge overnight, nor was its success guaranteed. Before first oil flowed in December 2019, years of exploration, technical analysis, capital investment and commercial risk had already been assumed in one of the world’s most challenging offshore environments. Today, oil production is a major part of Guyana’s economy, but almost two […]
Communities benefiting from added layer of security with 505 CPGs, over 9,000 members
A NETWORK of 505 community policing groups (CPGs) with around 9,150 members has bolstered security in various areas across Guyana. “So far in 2026, 363 Guyanese have stepped forward to help keep their communities safe, joining 20 newly formed Community Policing Groups across the country,” Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond said in a post […]
Caribbean leaders link aviation growth to wider development
–regional leaders highlight aviation’s role in tourism, trade, investment, connectivity REGIONAL aviation officials and industry leaders are linking a developed and secure aviation sector to the Region’s economy. Aviation’s contribution to tourism, trade, investment and regional connectivity came into focus on Thursday as Caribbean leaders and development officials called for continued investment in the sector […]
Numbers Show The Truth
OPPOSITION politics has a way of mistaking a six-month dip for a funeral. The APNU’s Agriculture Month question, “More Money, But Where Is the Production?”, is a fair thing to ask of any government. But its premise, that the sector is in sustained decline, collapses when set against the record. Begin with the numbers the […]
Justice Must Run Its Course
THERE are moments when the strength of a government is tested not by what it says when circumstances are comfortable, but by how it responds when allegations strike at the very heart of an institution entrusted with protecting the public. The allegations now confronting Deputy Commissioner of Police Fazil Karimbaksh, head of the Special, Organised […]
Hope masterclass helps Windies grab consolation win over India
NEW CHANDIGARH, India, (CMC) – Shai Hope continued to show why he is considered among the best ODI batters in the world, with his unbeaten century propeling West Indies to an impressive five-wicket victory over India in the final match here on Saturday. Hope’s 162 not out off 143 balls – his second successive century […]
Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be ‘one of the greatest’
JUST a year ago, Jude Bellingham’s place in the England squad was up in the air. Now he is being talked about as having the potential to be one of football’s “greatest of all time”. The Real Madrid man was left out of Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions squad in October 2025 and his place at […]
South Africa, Namibia to host World Cup Qualifiers
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, ( CMC )– The West Indies’ hopes of having home advantage in next year’s World Cup Qualifiers have been dashed with the ICC revealing that South Africa and Namibia will co-host the event in February. According to a report from ESPN Cricinfo, the Qualifiers are slated to be held from February […]
Windies Women stroll to easy victory in T20I opener
HARARE, Zimbabwe, (CMC) – Jahzara Claxton’s fine all-around effort guided West Indies Women to a comfortable eight-wicket win over Zimbabwe Women in the opening T20I here on Saturday. Claxton snared two wickets in a stingy spell of pace bowling as Zimbabwe were restricted to a mere 97 for nine in their 20 overs after being […]
