ExxonMobil Guyana forum urges local firms to look beyond contracts and build lasting businesses
– event focuses on procurement, partnerships and long-term growth as oil output is projected to climb GUYANESE businesses were urged to move past one-off contract wins and prioritise longevity at the Guyana Supplier Forum 2026, where ExxonMobil Guyana and its prime contractors outlined how local companies can position themselves for opportunities in the oil and […]
Commonwealth launches First Spouses Platform to tackle pressing social challenges
SPOUSES and partners of Commonwealth leaders have launched a new regional platform to coordinate advocacy and accelerate action on pressing social issues affecting women, young people and other vulnerable groups across the organisation’s 56 member countries. The Commonwealth First Spouses Platform was officially inaugurated on November 4 in Antigua and Barbuda, on the sidelines of […]
More than US$500M mobilised in investment pledges and partnerships at CHOGM 2026
MORE than US$500 million in investments, funding commitments and strategic partnerships were announced at the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda, with initiatives targeting climate resilience, renewable energy, youth entrepreneurship, digital transformation and sustainable development across the 56-member organisation. The commitments were announced on Wednesday during a Leaders’ Breakfast on […]
Biodiversity leadership
THE appointment of President Dr. Irfaan Ali as a Commonwealth Champion for Biodiversity is a fitting recognition of Guyana’s growing influence on one of the defining issues of our time. It’s also a reminder that titles are only worth what they bring in. The appointment comes after a busy fortnight. Speaking at the launch of […]
An open letter on legal delays, financial interests and questionable legal strategies
Dear Editor, THE Mohameds need to wake up to an uncomfortable possibility: the lawyers they are paying enormous sums of money to defend them may have a greater financial interest in prolonging their legal battles than in bringing those battles to a conclusion. There is no escaping the financial reality of prolonged litigation. Lawyers […]
Opposition leader entitled to no special treatment in court
Dear Editor, MAGISTRATE Abigail Gibbs deserves commendation for exercising her judicial responsibilities in refusing bail to Azruddin Mohamed at the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Court. A judicial officer must be free to make a difficult decision without facing personal attacks because the accused holds political office. In my view, the magistrate did the right thing by considering […]
Rehan Ahmed’s all-round effort seals series whitewash for England Lions
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, , (CMC) – A sensational, record-equalling century chase was never on the cards for West Indies A, but nothing could detract from the sheer dominance of England Lions, who powered to a 96-run victory in the third and final T20 to complete a 3-0 series whitewash at the Conaree Sports Club […]
Graeme Cremer returns; Bennett to lead in Afghanistan Tests
BRIAN Bennett has been named Zimbabwe’s captain for their two-Test series against Afghanistan in the UAE, with regular skipper Richard Ngarava missing out with a back injury. Veteran leg-spinner Graeme Cremer, who last featured in a Test in December 2017, has been included in the 17-man squad for the series that starts on November […]
Defeat ends Djokovic’s hopes of making ATP Finals
NOVAK Djokovic is out of the race to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin after a second-round defeat by qualifier Rinky Hijikata at the Paris Masters. It means Djokovic, 39, has failed to qualify for the event for only the second time in the past 20 seasons when fit. The Serb likely needed […]
GBA to hold annual Gokarn Ramdhani Memorial Masters Tournament next month
THE Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) will hold its annual Gokarn Ramdhani Memorial Masters Tournament on December 3,4 and 5, 2026 at the National Gymnasium. Ramdhani died on October 8, 2021, of a heart attack in Canada while coaching. He was 55. The tournament is for badminton players over the age of 35 years and will […]
