January 2026

A day after Bangladesh were told by the ICC that they would be replaced at the upcoming T20 World Cup if they continued to refuse to play in India, Bangladesh have remained firm in wanting their matches moved to Sri Lanka. “Let me tell you clearly. It is the government’s decision not to play in India due to security concerns,” Bangladesh’s…
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The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has unveiled a comprehensive and far-reaching competition calendar for 2026, underscoring what President Michael Singh has described as one of the busiest and most ambitious years in the Federation’s history. Spanning grassroots development, domestic leagues, regional engagements and major international tournaments, the 2026 calendar reflects GBF’s continued commitment to strengthening…
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Guyana officially surrendered their maiden senior regional T20 title on Wednesday, sinking to a third defeat in five matches to rule themselves out of contention for the January 23 final. Needing a victory over a formidable Barbados side to keep their slim hopes alive, Guyana’s batting frailty was once again exposed as they were bundled…
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Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall on Tuesday night supported Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir, who in a national address, outlined his concerns about the suitability of US-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed for the post of Leader of the Opposition. They both emphasized in the end that the final decision rests…
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A 25-year-miner of the North Pakaraimas, Region 8 (Potaro-Siparuni), has been charged after reportedly raping a child. The charge was laid under Section 10(3) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03. On Wednesday January 21, the appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court via Zoom, where the indictable charge was read to…
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Three men— Devon Haynes, Narindra Singh and Mark Jainarine— have been charged in connection with the reported trafficking of 70 kilograms (or about 154 pounds) of cocaine. According to a release from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU), Haynes and Singh pleaded not guilty when faced with charges in the Leonora Magistrate’s Court for the…
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Terrence Alstrom has been charged by local authorities after he reportedly drove dangerously along the Rupert Craig Highway, damaging several palm trees that were planted as part of beautification efforts around the city.  Alstrom, a resident of Georgetown, appeared before Magistrate Shivani Lalaram at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court. He pleaded guilty to the charge of…
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A third successive T20I half-century from Darwish Rasooli, an anchoring fifty from Sediqullah Atal and a maiden T20I hat-trick from Mujeeb Ur Rahman helped Afghanistan take an unassailable 2-0 lead over West Indies in the three-match series. Mujeeb grabbed four wickets in five deliveries spread across two different overs – and spells – to wreck…
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The National Ramadan Village is set to return for its third year, providing a space for spiritual reflection, cultural exchange, and community unity during the holy month of Ramadan. At a press briefing on Wednesday, Director of the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), Shaikh Moeen ul-Hack, announced that the village will be launched on…
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The body believed to be that of Jamal Bourne, also known as “Skinny,” the wanted man who was captured on a live Facebook broadcast apparently shooting himself, was allegedly burned and dumped. The News Room was reliably informed that efforts are being made to recover the body. Investigators probing the incident were told the details…
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