Argentina scrape past Cape Verde
Argentina needed an extra-time own goal to overcome a Cape Verde side which showed great resilience 3-2 in an exhilarating contest today and clinch their spot in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Friday, July 3, 2026
Stories published on this date.
Lahiru puts Sri Lanka in command against Windies
A pair of wickets in the final half hour play brought the West Indies back into the game, but it was Lahiru Udara who put Sri Lanka in a strong position as the opener fell 12 runs short of a maiden Test double-ton as day one of this second Test wound to a close at North Sound, Antigua.
New Charity wharf 30% complete – ministry
The Ministry of Public Works today said that there was significant structural advancements on the construction of the New Charity Market Multipurpose Wharf along the Pomeroon River in Region Two.
Eight families in Linden composting initiative
A citizen-led composting initiative has been launched in Linden with eight families participating in what organisers say is the first phase of a “train-the-trainer” programme aimed at reducing biodegradable waste sent to the Blue Lake dumping site.
Sharing of senior citizens travel allowance to begin July 8
Distribution of the Government’s $20,000 annual Senior Citizens’ Travel Allowance will begin on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr.
Former T&T PM claims political victimisation after Gov’t revokes VIP travel privileges
Former Trinidadian prime minister Stuart Young says the Government has moved to have his diplomatic passport returned, marking what he describes as the latest attempt to strip him of benefits afforded to former prime ministers.
US remains committed to Guyana’s sovereignty, security – Theriot
US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot last evening assured Guyana that it will not have to confront threats to its security on its own while declaring that Washington remains committed to supporting the country’s sovereignty and regional security.
Judge blocks GRA from seizing Mohameds’ Ferrari, Rolls Royce
-says agency acted unlawfully in bid to recover taxes The High Court yesterday ruled that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) acted unlawfully in its attempts to recover hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes from members of the Mohamed family and barred it from seizing their luxury vehicles.
Ministry says Black Belly Sheep programme delivering
-silent on Mohamed’s claim about connection between official and contractor The Ministry of Agriculture yesterday rejected allegations by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed that its Black Belly Sheep Programme has been a failure but it has maintained silence on claims of connections between a ministry official and a company that has secured large contracts connected to the initiative.
CJ overturns magistrate’s decision to free gold accused quartet
Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh on Monday overturned a decision by Magistrate Dylon Bess to dismiss four money laundering charges for want of prosecution in a case where a quartet had been accused of silver plating 240 ounces of gold and attempting to smuggle it through CJIA.
APNU says family of bombing victims needs help
APNU yesterday said that the family of the victims of the bombing of a gas station last year need help and that promised government help has not materialized.
‘Not even a quarter bag of boulanger’
-Essequibo farmers count losses after recent severe weather destroyed crops Farmers along the Essequibo Coast are counting significant losses after a squall and heavy rainfall last week, with one farmer saying entire crops were wiped out and months of investment lost.
Regions Two, Nine make historic debut on day four
-at KFC National School Basketball Festival Regions Two and Nine made a historic appearance at the 19th KFC National School Basketball Festival on Wednesday, as the competition continued at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.
Guyana secures seat on EITI Board
The Government of Guyana will be represented on the International Board of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) for the next three years, a release from the Ministry of Natural Resources said yesterday.
PUC report did not say water was unsafe to drink – GWI
GWI says that findings in the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) 2025 report on water quality pertain to aesthetics and not safety of consumption.
Caricom has to think hard about tackling inequality
and augmenting the living standards of people Dear Editor, We have received news that the 51st Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM will be meeting from 6-8 July in St.
Guyana contingent heads to St. Lucia for CARICOM 10K Road Race
Guyana’s national athletics contingent departed for St. Lucia yesterday, to compete in the CARICOM 10K Road Race, scheduled for July 5.
Final eight set for GFF Blue Water Shipping Girls U15 Championship
Wauna Primary, Waramuri Secondary, Mahdia Secondary, President’s College, The New Central High, Bartica Secondary, Marian Academy and defending champions Annai Secondary will contest the Final Eight of the GFF Blue Water Shipping Girls U15 National Championship.
Burial ground odour abates at Parika Salem Primary, but parents want long term solution
The foul odour that has repeatedly disrupted classes at the Parika Salem Primary School appears to have subsided following intervention by the Region Three Health Department, but parents and former staff say the underlying problem has persisted for decades and are questioning how long the relief will last.
Banks DIH donates to Venezuela quake victims
Banks DIH Limited has donated 2,400 cases of Rainforest Water and 7,560 cartons of Trisket Crackers and Biscuits for distribution to families affected by two earthquakes in Venezuela last week.