With the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, the Catholic Church is preparing for a transition that will determine its direction for the foreseeable future. As the first Latin American pope, Francis brought significant change as Bishop of Rome, focusing on social justice, environmental issues and a more inclusive Church. Now, the College of … Read more
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite said that batters had to be brave and trust their plans to succeed on the difficult pitches in Multan, after they won the second of two Tests to level the series and also create a little bit of history. This 120-run victory was their first in Pakistan for 34 years. … Read more
Gujarat Titans (GT) have signed West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford for Rs 2.60 crore while Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bagged Manish Pandey for Rs 75 lakh on the second day of the IPL 2025 Auction here at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah on Monday. In the accelerated auction, the bid for Rutherford started … Read more
The Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) recently appointed and ratified the Women in Sport Commission, which will serve from September 2024 to September 2026. This was done pursuant to a nomination process. The newly appointed members of the Women in Sport Commission are: Chair: Nicolette Fernandes Vice-Chair: Denise Jeffrey General Secretary: Dacia … Read more
The operator of Enchanter Creek has issued a heartfelt apology following the tragic drowning of two young girls – Akira La Rose, 10, and Joylyn Jack, 11 – which occurred at the facility on Sunday. The operator expressed deep regret for the incident and acknowledged the need for improved safety measures. “I’m sorry about the … Read more
Alick Athanaze missed scoring his first test century of his career as the West Indies salvaged a draw against South Africa in the opening test match at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago, yesterday. West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite says he is pleased with his batting unit’s display during the drawn 1st Test … Read more
Rai Benjamin won USA a gold medal at the recent Paris Olympics when he won the men’s 400m hurdles event with a season best timing of 46.46 seconds. And it wasn’t just the Americans that celebrated Rai’s triumph. Antigua, one of the Caribbean islands, also broke into joyous celebrations. Why? Rai is the son of … Read more
Eleven-year-old Jaden Haripershad who has been facing a number of medical challenges since birth, is Jacklow Primary School’s second-best performer at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Haripershad secured 472.23 marks out of a possible 504.24 in the examination, earning himself a spot at the Anna Regina Secondary located on the Essequibo Coast, Region … Read more
It’s taken 21 years for Fayes Gomes to build up a loyal following for her Guyanese restaurant in South London, and she must be doing something right because people travel from China and Canada to eat her food. The owner of Kaieteur Kitchen in Elephant and Castle has served Guyanese Christmas dinners in footballers’ homes, … Read more
A Guyanese businessman Mohamed provides financial aid for struggling mother to expand food business. Supatra Abraham aka “Sue” formerly of Santa Rosa Moruca, North West District (NWD), a mother of three resides in Charlotte Street, Georgetown with her teenage daughter. Being employed in the malaria department of the Georgetown Public Hospital, her meagre salary is … Read more