Economics, Not Insults
SOMETHING predictable happens whenever a Guyanese leader says something complex out loud. It gets flattened into a headline, and the headline becomes the story. That is exactly what happened this past week, when President Irfaan Ali’s remarks on changing consumption patterns and the cost of living were reduced, in some quarters, to a single accusation […]
ECB investigates Carse ‘nightclub incident’
ENGLAND bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation after he was reportedly involved in an incident at a nightclub in Derby on Saturday, the England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed. Videos circulating on social media on Sunday appeared to show Carse in handcuffs, being led away from a club by four police officers. The Durham […]
Former international captains renew appeal to Pakistan PM over Imran Khan’s health
..This is the former captains’ second appeal to the Pakistan PM in six months TWENTY-ONE former international captains from around the world have written another letter to Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, renewing their appeal for the medical treatment of former captain Imran Khan following recent developments that they say fall short of a Supreme […]
Starc takes 10 wickets as Australia thrash Bangladesh
MITCHELL Starc took 10 wickets in the match as Australia bounced back from last week’s shock defeat by Bangladesh to win the second Test by an innings and 51 runs and draw the series 1-1. The visitors were skittled for 95 in 38.3 overs with Starc taking four wickets and Nathan Lyon and captain Pat […]
Shanto wants more SENA Tests after Bangladesh rise to No. 6 in rankings
…Bangladesh drew their first series in Australia in 23 years, and rose above No. 9 on the ICC Test rankings for the first time BANGLADESH’S captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, has said that reaching No. 6 in the ICC Test rankings was a “huge achievement” for his side. However, he rued Bangladesh’s poor performance in the […]
Guyana win five of seven finals on final night
GBA’s Caribbean Schoolboys and Juniors Boxing Tournament DESPITE a slightly disorganised tournament, the ninth edition of this tournament confirmed that Guyana is the manufacturing factory of amateur boxing in the Caribbean when they copped their ninth team title. The ninth edition concluded in the wee hours of Sunday morning at the fully refurbished Cliff Anderson […]
GTA Storm regain OMSCC Legends Over-50 title in ‘run fest’ final
By Frederick Halley TWO-time winners, GTA Storm who suffered a crushing defeat to newcomers and eventual title-holders Warriors in last year’s semi-final, returned to winners’ row in emphatic fashion to claim the 2026 title when the Ontario Masters Softball Cricket Clubs (OMSCC) Legends Over-50 tournament climaxed at the St Bede ground in Scarborough, Toronto, […]
Shadab brilliance takes Falcons top of the table in CPL
ALLROUNDER Shadab Khan struck an unbeaten 20-ball 52 to complete a remarkable turnaround for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) and lifted them to No. 1 on the CPL 2026 points table on Saturday night. Walking in at No. 7 with Falcons at 92 for 5, Shadab combined with Kusal Perera (34*) for an unbroken 76-run […]
Junior Golden Jaguars crowned CFU Tier II champions
GUYANA’S Under-14 Boys’ national football team has officially been crowned the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Tier II Champions following a hard-fought victory over Suriname in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. After playing to a 1-1 draw in regulation time—where Dane Vancooten delivered a crucial equaliser in the 45th minute—the young squad held their nerve to […]
Late Szoboszlai penalty rescues point for Liverpool at Newcastle
DOMINIK Szoboszlai scored a dramatic stoppage-time penalty as Liverpool denied Newcastle an opening game victory at St James’ Park. Goals from Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock seemed to have given Matthias Jaissle a winning start to life as Newcastle manager, with Cody Gakpo having briefly levelled for the visitors in the second half. However, with […]
