January 2026

The Constitutional Chamber of Venezuela’s Supreme Court ordered on Saturday that Vice President Delcy Rodríguez assume the role of acting president of the country in the absence of Nicolás Maduro, who was detained early Saturday morning in an operation by U.S. forces. The court ruling said that Rodríguez would assume “the office of President of…
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Brazil’s Road Warriors secured the President’s Cup Futsal championship, coordinated by Kashif and Shanghai Organisation,  on Friday, defeating local side Bent Street ‘A’ 13-6 in a high-scoring final at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The victory earned the Brazilian outfit a G$3 million winner’s purse after a clinical offensive performance that overwhelmed the domestic runners-up….
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Everest Cricket Club (ECC) recently held its awards ceremony to recognise outstanding individual performances among members in the calendar year 2025. The gala event was held in the club’s renovated banquet hall where outstanding cricketers at the Second Division, First Division and Masters categories were honoured. It was an evening of reflection and fun among…
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Dr. Kishore Shallow has used his New Year’s address to signal a shift toward a “culture of accountability” and “winning intent,” admitting that the regional side’s recent performances have failed to meet the historical standards of the Caribbean. In a sombre but determined message to the West Indian public, Shallow…
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Bangladesh have refused to travel to India for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, with the BCB citing concerns around “safety and well-being” of the players in a climate of deteriorating political ties between the two countries, and sparked by BCCI instructions to Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have…
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Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has announced he will return to boxing in 2026, bringing an end to his latest spell of retirement. The 37-year-old Briton last fought in December 2024, when he was beaten for a second time by unified champion Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight rematch. Fury confirmed his retirement a month later. Speculation over…
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England’s promising start to the fifth Ashes Test against Australia was curtailed by bad light and rain on the opening day in Sydney. Joe Root and Harry Brook had taken the tourists to 211-3 when the weather arrived to wipe out the evening session at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The fourth-wicket pair added an unbroken…
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Saturday evening said the Government of Guyana continues to monitor the developments in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by the United States of America. “Stability, respect for law, and democratic transition are critical to the future of Venezuela and the broader Americas. In this regard, Guyana supports efforts…
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is expected to make an initial appearance in Manhattan federal court on Monday, according to a Justice Department official. Maduro was captured in Caracas, Venezuela on Saturday morning by the United States’ armed forces following months of planning. While the operation was approved by US President Donald Trump four days ago,…
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Lawrence Joseph called “Tuggy,” a 38-year-old Businessman of Republic Gardens, Georgetown was remanded to prison on Friday for the Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition without a Licence, Contrary to Section 16(2)(a) of the Firearms Act, Chapter 16:05. Joseph was arrested by police on Thursday in connection with the case and was subsequently charged. He…
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