Baramita mechanic jailed, fined $2.07M for drug trafficking
A 63-year-old Baramita mechanic was, on Monday, sentenced to 12 months in prison and fined more than $2 million after pleading guilty to two charges of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Kevin Bess, also known as “Generator Man”, of Barama Line, Baramita, North West District, was fined $1.75 million for possession of […]
Education Month 2026
EVERY September, Guyana observes Education Month alongside Amerindian Heritage Month, a pairing that reflects how deeply learning and culture are woven together here. This year, the timing feels especially fitting. Measured against where the sector stood five years ago, the honest verdict is that Guyana’s education system has been transformed, not merely funded. Start with […]
Better Hope regain OMSCC Over-40 title with emphatic win over Canadian Legends
PRE-TOURNAMENT favourites Better-Hope are still the Ontario Masters Softball Cricket Clubs (OMSCC) Over-40 champions after inflicting a resounding nine-wicket victory over Canadian Legends when the 2026 tournament ended at the St. Bede ground, Scarborough, Ontario, on Sunday. After dismissing Canadian Legends for a paltry 78 in the 19th over, Better Hope rushed to the required […]
Beyond the boundary: CWI High-Performance Camp shapes complete cricketer
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC) – FOR 22 young women chasing West Indies glory, the path to cricketing excellence runs through more than just the nets. Cricket West Indies’ High-Performance Camp, held in Antigua following the 2026 Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Championship, has pushed beyond traditional coaching boundaries. While technical drills and physical conditioning formed the […]
CPL 2026 live stream viewership soars past 100% growth, driven by Indian fans
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,(CMC) – THE Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has smashed through the 100% viewership barrier for live streaming in 2026, with fans from India powering a remarkable surge that has seen the tournament’s digital audience more than double this season. The unprecedented growth, driven primarily by cricket enthusiasts tuning in via […]
Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit
NOVAK Djokovic broke down in tears during a US Open first-round defeat by Argentina’s Mariano Navone which provided further evidence age is fast catching up with the 39-year-old great. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was overcome by emotion in the deciding set of a dramatic match where he struggled physically throughout and had to vomit […]
Den Amstel FC and GDF FC secure opening-night victories as GFF Elite League season kicks off
THE Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League Season 8 officially got underway on Saturday at the National Training Centre (NTC), marking the return of Guyana’s premier domestic men’s football competition and setting the stage for what promises to be a highly competitive season. The opening night delivered an exciting start to the highly anticipated […]
Superb Foakes century helps Surrey draw with Essex
BEN Foakes produced the most obdurate hundred of his career at Chelmsford to frustrate the county of his birth and prevent Surrey suffering the ignominy of slipping into the bottom two in Division One of the County Championship. The Colchester-born wicketkeeper-batter walked out at the start of the fourth day with Surrey 51-4, still 45 […]
GFF President pays glowing tribute to Under-14 champions
…Players rewarded with financial incentives THE Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has described last Saturday night as a very special night for Guyana’s football family. According to a release on its Facebook page, the GFF said that as it gathered to open Season VIII of the GFF Elite League, it also took a moment to honour […]
Impact Player rule back in focus as BCCI seeks franchises’ feedback
THE Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sought feedback from IPL franchises on the hottest topic of the league – the much-debated Impact Player rule. The franchises have been given until Monday (August 31) to submit their views on the contentious 12th-player rule, which has had a polarising effect in the league, […]
