March 2025

A significant shift in West Indies cricket leadership has occurred, with Kraigg Brathwaite relinquishing his Test captaincy and Shai Hope assuming the T20I captaincy alongside his existing ODI role, as Cricket West Indies (CWI) prepares for a crucial home season and beyond. Brathwaite, who informed CWI of his decision earlier this year, wanted to facilitate
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A new era dawns for the Guyana Body Building and Fitness Federation (GBBFF), as Roger Callender emerged victorious in a contested presidential election at the federation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Olympic House, Liliendaal, on March 30. Callender, an active competitor and trainer, secured 20 votes, defeating Intiaz Satar, who received four. His
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Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) has received significant assistance with a donation of 40 high-quality basketballs, thanks to the collective effort spearheaded by Phillip Lewis and a host of generous supporters. The timely donation, which includes contributions from Lester and Leona Cummings, John Yates, Brian Fox, Royce Doorn, Ms. Rossan, Lourdeth Ferguson, Ken Shulthers, Rashleigh Bruce,
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive leadership by reappointing three women to its board of directors. The move, announced after the first meeting of the new term in Antigua, maintains a significant female presence at the organisation’s highest level. Debra Coryat-Patton (Trinidad & Tobago), Diann Campbell (Jamaica), and Louise Victor-Frederick (Saint
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As Guyana’s Muslim community gathered at the Ramadan Village, hosted by the Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO) on Monday morning to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, speaking ahead of the prayers, urged citizens to embrace the key values of moderation, empathy, and justice, which are at the heart of the Islamic faith. “Today, as we
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A construction worker was discovered dead with severe head injuries on the Lesbeholden Public Road early Sunday morning. The dead man has been identified as 24-year-old Tameshwar Mangroo from Mibicuri Black Bush Polder, Corentyne, Berbice. The events leading up to Mangroo’s presence on the road remain unclear. Mangroo’s body is presently at Ramoo’s funeral home,
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The Alliance For Change (AFC), following a special meeting of the National Executive Committee on Sunday, approved its conditions for a possible coalition with the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) party. The party is sticking with an earlier decision to have its leader Nigel Hughes as the presidential candidate. See below the full release
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The big-hitting Shamar Apple and the talented Romario Ramdeholl scored half-centuries on Sunday to help Demerara and Berbice respectively to open the Guyana Cricket Board’s Under-17 Inter-County 50-over competition with victories. At the Transport Sports Club, Demerara inflicted a 177-run defeat on the Select XI, while over at the LBI ground, Berbice had to dig
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It’s THE BLACK BOTTLE EVENT – back and bigger than ever! Guyana’s premier entertainment mogul, Travis Shepherd, is set to host an unforgettable birthday celebration on April 4, 2025, at the iconic Palm Court. This all-black attire, VIP-only event will bring together Guyana’s elite, tastemakers, and influencers for a night of high-energy entertainment, luxury, and non-stop vibes. Headlining the celebration is Yung Bredda, the viral
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In recent outings by Team Mohamed and Azzurdin Mohamed images of known AFC/APNU activists from previous years have surfaced, showing their involvement in organizing meetings on the ground. These meetings included Dr. Veersammy Ramayya and a PNC-aligned mayor from Region 6. A source close to the AFC has linked recent meetings between the Mohameds and
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