South Africa level series with win over Australia in second test
(Reuters) – South Africa bowled out Australia for 295 to win by an innings and 31 runs in the last session of the second test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Thursday to level the three-match series, winning a race against looming bad weather. The hosts’ pace trio of Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada and […]
Sri Lanka make 430 to beat England after Brook’s 202
HARRY Brook’s first double century by an England batter in a one-day international was not enough to prevent his team being stunned by Sri Lanka, who pulled off a remarkable chase of 430 in Rawalpindi. Brook passed Ben Stokes’ previous England best score of 182 and posted the fastest ODI double hundred, off 114 balls, […]
Balgobin’s century powers ROTC to massive win
–as USA cruise past Scotland in Masters World Cup DARY Balgobin struck a commanding century before Vick Mahabeer claimed four wickets to lead Rest of the Caribbean (ROTC) to a crushing 209-run victory over Rest of the World (ROTW), while the United States of America (USA) registered a comfortable six-wicket win over Scotland in […]
Road reserves, pavements are state property’ –Public Works warns chains, boulders on reserves create challenges to upgrades, water, flood management
By Shaniya Harding Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill has warned that the placement of chains, boulders and other barriers on road reserves creates significant challenges, as the government continues its programme to upgrade road shoulders across Georgetown. The minister made the statement during a live broadcast on Thursday, where he said the works form […]
US promises ‘sustained defence expertise, multidomain training’ for Guyanese soldiers
— as two nations sign pact to strengthen response to narcotrafficking GUYANA and the United States of America (US) on Wednesday signed a joint declaration for an enhanced defence partnership at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, building on a longstanding partnership between the two nations. Commander-in-Chief of Guyana’s Armed Forces, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, […]
Gov’t targets meaningful employment for all working-age Guyanese
THE Government of Guyana is prioritising job creation and entrepreneurship as part of its broader commitment to ensuring that every working-age Guyanese has access to meaningful economic opportunities. This was emphasised by the Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the […]
PM Phillips urges new Brazil Chamber to drive trade, investment
– agriculture, energy, manufacturing and transport identified as priority areas for cooperation PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has called on the newly established Brazil Chamber of Commerce (Guyana) Inc. to convert existing trade and investment opportunities between Guyana and Brazil into concrete business ventures, jobs and economic benefits for both countries. Phillips, who is […]
$650M pump station Commissioned to strengthen drainage, protect farmers in Region Three
– $23B earmarked for canals, internal drains and embankments over the next two years A $650 million pump station commissioned at Canal No. 1, Bagotville, West Bank Demerara, on Wednesday is expected to strengthen flood protection, safeguard farmers’ livelihoods and support agricultural production in Region Three, as the Government continues to invest in drainage […]
Guyana-Brazil trade reaches US$800M in first eight months of 2026
– Ambassador calls for direct flights to strengthen trade and business ties TRADE between Guyana and Brazil reached approximately US$800 million in the first eight months of 2026, representing a 25 per cent increase compared with the same period last year, as the neighbouring country seeks to improve air and road connectivity, agricultural development and […]
Barge carrying 8,000 barrels of waste oil stabilised after listing at Demerara wharf
– authorities deploy containment booms as precaution against potential oil spill A BARGE carrying approximately 8,000 barrels of waste oil has been stabilised after listing significantly at a private wharf on the East Bank of Demerara, prompting a coordinated response by multiple government agencies to prevent potential environmental contamination. The Civil Defence Commission (CDC), which […]
