October 2025

A superb all-round performance from Nityanand Mathura and a four-wicket haul from off-spinner Devindra Krishnalall highlighted a commanding eight-wicket victory for Everest against Diplomats on Sunday (October 19) in the Georgetown Cricket Association’s NBS Second Division 40-over cricket competition. In the other match last weekend, Guyana Defence Force (GDF) lost a close, high-scoring encounter against…
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Tributes are pouring in for Indian actor Govardhan Asrani, who died this week at the age of 84. Asrani, popularly known by his last name, was suffering from a brief illness and died at a hospital in Mumbai city on Monday, his manager told BBC Hindi. Over a career spanning more than 50 years, Asrani…
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A theatre in Mumbai is celebrating 30 years of screening a much-loved Bollywood romance that has become India’s longest-running film. On Monday (October 20), Maratha Mandir theatre in Mumbai, the financial capital of India, marked three decades of daily screenings of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (The Bravehearted Will Take the Bride), which shot actors Shah…
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See below the full statement from the AFC:   The Alliance For Change (AFC) has noted reports in the media regarding the arrest of former AFC Member of Parliament, Mr. Devin Sears, and another individual in connection with the discovery of a quantity of suspected marijuana. We note that another individual who was in the…
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Ranks of the Guyana Police Force have made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of Faynel Brewster, which occurred on Sunday at West Ruimveldt, Georgetown. According to police, CCTV footage obtained from the Government’s Smart City Surveillance System revealed that prior to the deadly attack, the victim’s brother had been pursued by…
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Former Member of Parliament for the Alliance for Change (AFC) and Linden educator, Devin Sears, was arrested on Monday night after police uncovered more than 310.71 kilogrammes (approximately 685 pounds) of cannabis in a minibus he was driving in the vicinity of the Old Bamia Police Checkpoint, Linden. According to a police report, at about…
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US chess grandmaster and online commentator Daniel Naroditsky has died aged 29. The popular chess player’s family announced his “unexpected” death in a statement released by his club, the Charlotte Chess Center, on Monday. No cause of death was given. “It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Daniel Naroditsky,” the…
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ENet on Sunday announced the launch of ENet Cloud Voice, an innovative business telephone solution that makes enterprise and small business communication simpler, more reliable, and significantly more affordable. With ENet Cloud Voice, businesses can now enjoy crystal-clear digital voice quality, advanced calling features, and major cost savings compared to traditional phone systems. Replacing outdated…
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Police in Region Two have arrested a 38-year-old school teacher of Vilvoorden, Essequibo Coast, following an incident at Hack’s Rice Mill on Monday morning. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 08:19 hrs. Investigations revealed that a 31-year-old businessman was in his office at the rice mill when the teacher entered and placed a…
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Press Release from the Guyana Basketball Federation President of the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF), Michael Singh, has reaffirmed Guyana’s readiness to host this year’s FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship, scheduled for November 12-16 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The highly anticipated tournament will feature five teams- the Bahamas, Jamaica, Suriname, the Virgin Islands and hosts…
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