Football: GFF against the wall as Alpha, Pele and GFC pull out of Elige League

The Guyana Football Federation’s Stag Elite League, which is slated recommence on Sunday,  has been dealt another deafening blow as powerhouses Alpha United, Pele Football Club and the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) today announced their non-participation in the tournament, joining inaugural winners Slingerz FC on the sidelines. The withdrawal by the clubs, comes on the heels […]

Police woman charged for fraud after turning down relationship with Facebook friend who sent her money

A female Police Constable found herself in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court this morning facing fraud charges over money that she allegedly received from a male friend she met on social media site, Facebook.  21-year old Kezia Hall of  Mandela Avenue, Ruimveldt, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan to answer to the charge of fraud. She […]

Re-migrant Pilot complains about Government’s approach to remigrants

Despite the government’s call for overseas based Guyanese to return home and support the growth of Guyana, it is facing tough criticism for its approach towards re-migrants. Vice Chair of the National Toshaos Council, Lenox Shuman on Tuesday questioned the government’s sincerity in creating a welcoming environment for Guyanese who are thoughtful about returning home.   […]

Education Ministry sends Special Projects Officer on leave as Kato School shabby construction probe begins

-by Kurt Campbell- The Ministry of Education has sent Special Projects Officer, Rabindra Kishun on administrative leave to facilitate an investigation into the construction of the Kato Secondary School in Region Eight after an audit highlighted a number of discrepancies. However, the decision to send Mr. Kishun on leave has stirred controversy within the Buildings […]

CRICKET: Pollard barred from Ram Slam as WICB imposes NOC levy

(cricinfo) Kieron Pollard, the West Indies allrounder, has been denied a No-Objection Certificate to compete in South Africa’s Ram Slam T20 Challenge, after the West Indies Cricket Board made the unprecedented move of levying 20% of the contract fee on any Caribbean player wishing to participate in an overseas T20 tournament. Pollard, who signed a two-year […]

Shaquel Agard takes NSC three- stage cycling title

After two days of intense riding, Linden Bauxite Flyers’ Shaquel Agard was the standout performer as he rode away being deemed the top competitor in the Guyana Cycling Federation and National Sports Commission’s National Three-Stage Cycling on Sunday. Heading into the final stage, Agard led the pack with a 10 second lead after competing in […]

Pooran banned from WICB four-day, Super50 tournaments

(Sportsmax) – West Indies wicketkeeper Nicholas Pooran will be banned from participating in the upcoming Digicel Four-Day Regional tournament after signing with the Khulna Titans in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). As a result, the player will also be able to be unable to take part in the Regional Super50 tournament, which will get under […]