Momentum into productivity
THE economic transformation of Guyana is becoming less a story of oil and more about how the country can use its unprecedented revenues and growing economic capacity to build a broader, more resilient and prosperous economy. That was one of the key messages from President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s business roundtable in New York […]
Guyana Development Bank can open new doors for entrepreneurs
Dear Editor, THE establishment of the Guyana Development Bank (GDB) represents a significant new opportunity for Guyanese citizens with viable business ideas who have traditionally experienced difficulties accessing financing from commercial banks and other lending institutions. The bank is expected to be launched on October 5, 2026, following the signing and gazetting of the Commencement […]
Stiff penalties needed for littering at Guyana’s seawalls
Dear Editor, GUYANESE of all walks of life have always enjoyed the seawall for picnics, leisurely walks, serene contemplation of the ocean, and so on. Thus, it is very tragic that in many areas villagers are dumping garbage with impunity on the erstwhile pristine rocks and beautified structures that protect and adorn their villages. […]
Sir Curtly: ‘We always believed we could win CPL championship’
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, ( CMC) – Antigua and Barbuda Falcons assistant coach and bowling consultant Sir Curtly Ambrose said he is not surprised by the team’s title-winning performance in the just concluded Caribbean Premier League. The Falcons captured their maiden CPL title on Sunday night in dominant fashion with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over the Jamaica […]
Saint Lucia moves ahead with statue to honour Olympic hero Julien Alfred
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, (CMC) — Plans to honour Olympic champion Julien Alfred are advancing, with the Government of Saint Lucia confirming that a statue celebrating her historic 2024 Paris Olympic Games triumph is now in the advanced planning and design stage. Alfred became Saint Lucia’s first Olympic gold medallist when she stormed to victory in […]
BM SOAT/Prem’s Electrical KTM looking to continue form at GMR&SC National Championships
FRESH off their return from Barbados, the BM SOAT/Prem’s Electrical team is looking to continue its winning form this weekend in the opening round of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) National Championships. The team, part of the four-car contingent that represented Guyana at the fourth round of the GT Challenge series […]
Bavuma expects callow South Africa fast bowlers to step up in Australia ODI series
SOUTH AFRICA must find a way to get the best out of their depleted fast bowling attack when they host Australia in a three-match one-day international series starting in Durban on Thursday, according to captain Temba Bavuma. Bavuma said a fearsome pack of fast bowlers for touring teams to contend with is in South African […]
BCCI confirms Goa as venue for IPL 2027 auction
THE Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed Goa as the venue for this year’s IPL auction. BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia, told Cricbuzz on Wednesday that the auction will be held in mid-December. Cricbuzz was first to report that this year’s auction will be in India. The date of the auction […]
BM Soat Auto Sales supports IMC Over-40s World Cup as Silver Sponsor
THE Cricket West Indies Masters Association (CWIMA) welcomes BM Soat Auto Sales as a Silver Sponsor of the IMC Over-40s Cricket World Cup Guyana 2026. The company joins the businesses supporting Guyana’s hosting of the international masters tournament. The World Cup will bring together 16 teams for 72 matches from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct […]
England players carrying World Cup scar – Saka
ENGLAND’s winger Bukayo Saka says the team is still carrying the “scar” of their heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina. Thomas Tuchel’s team was on the verge of becoming the first England side to reach a men’s World Cup final since 1966, but were stunned by two late Argentina goals as they fell […]
