October 2025

Young Rivals win T20 tournament in Suriname; Lusignan dethroned

Young Rivals of Fairfield, East Coast Demerara, emerged champions of a three-team T20 competition last weekend in Suriname, defeating fellow Guyanese side and 2024 champions Lusignan Sports Club in the final. Spartans of Suriname was the other team in the tournament, which was held on October 11-12 at Dr Snellen Park. Young Rivals started with…
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Queensway Super50 Cup: All-round Essequibo hammer Berbice by 118 runs

An impressive all-round performance, highlighted by solid batting and incisive spin bowling, saw Essequibo secure a comprehensive 118-run victory over rivals Berbice in the Queensway Senior Inter-County Super50 Cup at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground on Thursday. FULL SCORECARD: https://cricheroes.com/scorecard/19585871/queensway-security-service-national-super50-tournament-2025/essequibo-vs-berbice/summary The dominant win breathes new life into the tournament, leaving the race for the final…
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Police in fight for top spot in GFF Women’s Division One League

The Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) Women’s Division One League is boiling over as it reaches the halfway stage, with the intensity ramping up dramatically in the race for the summit. Guyana Police Force Women now occupy the coveted top spot, but they were made to earn it, overcoming a resolute Mainstay Goldstars FC with a…
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No PPP/APNU collaboration: Jagdeo says claims of political deals are false

Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has dismissed as “nonsense” the suggestion that the PPP/C collaborated with the APNU in any form to influence the outcome of the recent Regional Democratic Council (RDC) elections. Speaking at his weekly press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, Dr. Jagdeo…
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‘A personal triumph & national honour’ – Justice Arif Bulkan sworn in as CCJ Judge

Guyanese legal scholar and human rights advocate, Justice Christopher Arif Bulkan, was on Wednesday sworn in as a Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), becoming the third Guyanese to serve on the court in its 20-year history. He took his oath of office before President Dr Irfaan Ali at his Shiv Chnaderpaul Drive,…
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Full Caribbean acceptance of CCJ key to true regional sovereignty – President Ali says

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has urged all Caribbean nations to accept the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as their final appellate court, declaring that true regional sovereignty can only be achieved when every CARICOM member entrusts its highest judicial authority to the court. Speaking at the swearing-in of Justice Arif Bulkan as a CCJ judge,…
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Liquefied natural gas monetisation remains a priority for Guyana – Jagdeo affirms  

Vice President and PPP/C General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo clarified on Thursday that the government remains committed to monetising Guyana’s associated natural gas, despite recent statements by ExxonMobil’s Chief, Alistair Routledge, suggesting that converting the gas into liquefied natural gas (LNG) is “not a priority.” Jagdeo emphasised that the government’s focus has always been on…
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QC celebrates 50 years of girls’ inclusion, breaking barriers

Girls were first admitted into Queen’s College in 1975 and have since transformed it into a beacon of opportunities. On Thursday, the school commenced its 50 years of girls’ excellence, celebrating those who came and those yet to come. The weekend-long celebrations, orchestrated by the school’s Old Students’ Association, kicked off with an exhibition recognising…
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Jagdeo dismisses claims PPP delaying Parliament over Azruddin Mohamed

Vice President and PPP/C General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday dismissed claims that the government is delaying the convening of Parliament to prevent Azruddin Mohamed from being sworn in as opposition leader. Speaking at a press conference at Freedom House, Dr. Jagdeo said the government will convene Parliament within the constitutionally mandated time. “It…
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With plans to construct 40,000 housing units by 2030, Jagdeo warns local contractors on quality

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo announced on Thursday that the government is moving aggressively to implement its housing policy, with plans to construct 40,000 housing units by 2030. Speaking at a press conference at Freedom House, Jagdeo emphasised the scale of the task and the need for high-quality construction. “To reach 40,000 units over five…
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