Portugal edge Croatia and reach World Cup last 16
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cup knockout-stage goal of his career yesterday to help Portugal beat Croatia and gain a berth in the next round.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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Hydromet Service says squall line affecting regions 6, 10
SQUALL LINE AFFECTING AREAS OF REGIONS 6 AND 10 – A squall line is currently positioned northwest of Crabwood Creek in Region 6 and extends north of Ebini in Region 10.
Judge rules in favour of Mohamed family on luxury vehicles
Justice Gino Persaud today ruled that the GRA cannot seize the Ferrari and Rolls-Royce motor vehicles belonging to two sisters of Azruddin Mohamed: Bibi Mohamed and Hana Mohamed.
Prefab culvert being installed at Burnham Drive, Wismar
A prefabricated culvert is being installed at Burnham Drive, Wismar, according to the Ministry of Public Works.
Based on gov’t’s figures, Onverwagt abattoir severely underutilised
Dear Editor, On the 28th of August, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture proudly announced “$600M abattoir completed at Onverwagt, Region Five” (https://agriculture.gov.gy/2024/08/28/600m-abattoir-completed-at-onverwagt-region-five/).
Security guard pulled from rubble a week after Venezuela quakes
Search and rescue teams from El Salvador and Chile today rescued a 44-year-old security guard trapped in the ruins of the mall where he worked in the Venezuelan state of La Guaira.
The Indo-Caribbean presence in New York, Part 2
By Dhanpaul Narine The city is a magnet. People gravitate to it from everywhere. They want to escape poverty and start a new life.
Peru declares state of emergency in 40% of the country because of El Niño rains
Peru’s government declared a state of emergency in 796 districts —about 40% of the country’s total— due to rains associated with El Niño weather phenomenon, according to a government decree published today.
Trinidad: State retains two KCs for Hadeed matter
The State has retained two eminent King’s Counsel to strengthen its legal team in the matter involving businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife, Genevieve Hadeed, according to the Trinidad Express.
Constitution reform body proceeding without WIN MPs
Nandlall: ‘The commission is properly constituted and as such is moving ahead with its work’ Despite the fact We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) is now the main opposition party in parliament, the government is proceeding with constitution reform without revamping the CRC to include WIN MPs.
Fifth meeting of Public Accounts body cancelled as PPP/C members unavailable
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has again been unable to meet after government members failed to confirm their attendance, prompting Chairman Vishnu Panday to accuse the government of frustrating the work of Parliament’s principal financial oversight body.
Dataman leads Horse of the Year nominees for 2025
Master Z Stables’ top horse Dataman is the frontrunner to be named Guyana’s Horse of the Year for the 2025 season when the Guyana horse racing awards ceremony is held on Sunday, July 5, during the CARICOM Cup meet at Bush Lot United, West Coast Berbice.
President urges new puisne judges to uphold judicial independence
Six new puisne judges were sworn in yesterday during a ceremony at the Office of the President, with President Irfaan Ali urging them to uphold judicial independence while working to reduce longstanding court delays.
Kane rescues England with double strike in comeback win over DR Congo
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to see England through to the World Cup round of 16 as they overcame a dogged Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 yesterday.
Joint development of Corentyne River bridge only proposal on table – Ali
President Irfaan Ali yesterday said the only proposal before the Government of Guyana for the planned Corentyne River bridge remains a jointly developed project with Suriname.
Balogun goes from hero to suspended as US advance
Folarin Balogun’s evening began with a goal and a celebration but it ended with the United States striker walking off after a red card that will keep him out of what would have been the biggest match of his international career.
Kesney, Williams, Welcome headline KFC school basketball action
Several individual performances stood out as the 19th KFC National School Basketball Festival continued on Monday and Tuesday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.
Cuban man, 65, dies in accident on bridge access road
Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred yesterday at about 6.42 am on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge Access Road, East Bank Demerara, which claimed the life of a 65-year-old Cuban national.
Alexander Village businessman held over kidnap plot
A 36-year-old Georgetown businessman is in police custody after he allegedly paid money as part of a plan to have a man kidnapped.
Plan submitted to GPL aims at 20% cut in electricity demand by 2030
The government yesterday received a Demand Side Management (DSM) Action Plan aimed at reducing Guyana’s projected electricity demand by 20% by 2030 through improved energy efficiency across the residential, commercial, industrial and public sectors.
