US-Cuba ties: Rules eased on cigars and rum

American travellers to Cuba will now be able to bring back far more rum and cigars, after the Obama administration announced new trade measures. The previous $100 (£82) limit has been lifted, meaning most visitors could bring home up to 100 cigars and several bottles of rum. The latest measures reflect continuing moves by the […]

Bishoo’s 8 for 49 lights up day-night Test

(CricInfo)  A 16-wicket day brought the Dubai day-night Test to life as Pakistan’s 400th Test swung one way and then the other. After Yasir Shah‘s three wickets which brought him a five-wicket haul and his 100th Test scalp – helped Pakistan secure a 222-run first-innings lead, Devendra Bishoo hit back with a career-best 8 for […]

Sunburst continues support of Super bike racer Stephen Vieira

Continental Group of Companies under its Sunburst Juices brand, showed its continued support for Superbike racer Stephen Vieira as the company handed a cheque for an undisclosed sum to the racer at the Company’s Head Office in Industrial Site on Friday. Speaking at the simple presentation ceremony, in the presence of Office Manager Chaitnarine Brijnandan […]

National youth soccer player for tryouts in Portugal

The Sporting Lisbon’s Youth Academy which is located in Portugal, has produced the likes of world renowned footballers such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Figo and Nani and now 16 year-old Jeremy Garrett will be heading to the institution in November for a try-out. The   try-out which was made possible by  Guyanese born, Canadian Hall of […]

Youth Table Tennis tournament seeks to lift standard of the game

President of the Titans Table Tennis club, Dwain Dick, says that the club’s upcoming Gold Cup Tournament is an avenue for developing young talents since it is one of those tournaments that players look forward to each year. Speaking at press conference on Friday at the Red Cross building, to mark the official launching of […]

Investigation launched into Dataram and wife’s fake passports

Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix has announced that a full investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances under which convicted drug lord, Barry Dataram and his reputed wife, Ms. Anjanie Boodnarine were issued fake passports. He has indicated that those culpable will face the harshest possible action.  Dataram and Boodnaraine were arrested in […]