Caribbean News

Jamaica Scorpions captain John Campbell has been handed a four-match suspension for not turning up for the toss against Barbados Pride, resulting in the Super50 final being forfeited for 2024-25. Campbell said he “sincerely regretted” the incident in a statement put out by Cricket West Indies (CWI). “I sincerely regret any disruption caused during the final and acknowledge that my actions
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Manufacturers continue to complain about barriers that hinder the export of their products within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said Guyana may need to impose restrictions too. “It’s time for reciprocity in many areas. “If you don’t take our stuff, we’re not going to allow free access to your products,”
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, in no uncertain terms, said Guyana needs a deepwater port but Thursday contended that the government may have to co-invest in the much-needed venture due to the size of the investment required. Jagdeo said the “large-scale” investment could cost more than US$1 billion. To make this investment competitive and fully
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Guyana has won the prestigious Best Regional AML/CFT Case Award (BREMOLT) at the 59th Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) Plenary and Working Group Meetings, currently being held at Montego Bay, Jamaica. A  delegation, led by Anil Nandlall, Attorney General & Minister of Legal Affairs, is currently at the Plenary furthering areas regarding cooperation and collaboration
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The Guyana Police Force is investigating the murder of 24-year-old Elijah Daniels, a miner from Kurutuka Village, Upper Cuyuni River. On the afternoon of Wednesday, December 4, at approximately 16:00 hrs, Daniels was brought to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in a critical condition. He had sustained serious injuries and was immediately examined by
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Mitchell Starc claimed career-best Test figures of 6-48 as Australia seized the initiative on day one of the second Test against India. Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to make first use of the pitch at the Adelaide Oval, but India were rattled out for 180, thanks to some high-class bowling from Starc, who
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Harry Brook’s scintillating century was backed up by crucial late wickets from Brydon Carse on the first day of England’s second Test against New Zealand in Wellington. Brook continued his stellar form and phenomenal overseas record with 123 from 115 deliveries. He added 174 for the fifth wicket with Ollie Pope, who made 66. Either
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A rain-shortened match between Rangpur Riders and Lahore Qalandars saw the Bangladesh Premier League side make the final of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) after they won by 23 runs on the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method. Friday’s final will see Cricket Victoria take on Rangpur Riders to determine who will lift the inaugural GSL trophy.
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For the fifth year in a row, ANSA McAL Distribution Inc., via its globally recognised Lucozade brand, has confirmed its alliance with the Petra Organisation as a partner for the upcoming KFC International Goodwill Football Series. At a simple ceremony at the entity’s main office at Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, on Wednesday, officials of the
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President of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC), Leslie Collymore, has hailed the One Guyana Premier Basketball League as one of the sport’s innovations in the region. Noting it is “groundbreaking”, Collymore believes it can elevate the sport in Guyana and serve as a “foundational model” for a Caribbean Premier Basketball League, which can “unite players
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