Bellingham double guides England to World Cup semis
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Norway 2-1 in an extra time nail biter in their World Cup quarter-final in Miami Stadium today, Reuters reported.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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Guyana among countries concerned at statements casting doubt on Colombia elections
Guyana is among a number of countries including the United States which yesterday expressed “deep concern” about statements and actions that cast doubt on the integrity of the recent electoral process in Colombia.
Basketball: Guyana overpowers Dominica to strengthen AmeriCup campaign
Guyana produced a strong second-half performance to defeat Dominica 68-53 on Friday night at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, strengthening their position in the group phase of the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 CBC Pre-Qualifiers.
Improvements seen in all subjects at NGSA – CXC Director of Operations
The National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) has seen improvements across all four subject areas with the overall percentage of candidates achieving 50 per cent and above increasing to 63.7 per cent.
Woman found in Mahaica shallow grave was pregnant
“The last time I saw my daughter was on the first of this month.” Those were the words of Lisa Pompey, the grieving mother of 21-year-old Kerriana Standford, whose body was discovered buried in a shallow grave at Chelsea Park, Mahaica yesterday, one week after she was last seen.
Top NGSA performers credit discipline, family and teachers for success
The country’s top performers at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) have credited disciplined study habits, personal sacrifice and the unwavering support of parents and teachers for their success.
Grade Six results strongest performance ever recorded – ministry
Guyana’s 2026 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results represent the strongest performance ever recorded in the country’s history, the Ministry of Education asserted yesterday, adding that the cohort has also exceeded the regional benchmark for similar assessments.
Nursery table tennis camp to attract more than 60 young players
More than 60 young table tennis players from across Guyana are expected to participate in the 2026 Nursery Table Tennis Sports Academy Summer Camp, which begins on Tuesday at the New National Racquet Centre on Woolford Avenue, Georgetown.
Pipeline ‘anomaly’ exposes lack of preparedness for gas operations – former EPA head
Former EPA Executive Director Dr Vincent Adams is warning that the reported “anomaly” involving the Gas-to-Energy pipeline should serve as a serious warning for Guyana’s future natural gas operations, noting that the country lacks the technical expertise and regulatory oversight needed to respond to a major offshore incident.
Remedial work to be done on highway between Ogle and UG road – ministry
The Ministry of Public Works has announced that remedial works will begin on Monday on a section of the southern carriageway of the Rupert Craig Highway that has deteriorated due to age and heavy traffic.
Guyana’s leading players spearhead 30-member CARIFTA chess challenge
Guyana’s top-ranked chess players will be joined by a strong group of junior champions as the country launches a wide-ranging challenge at the 2026 CARIFTA Hybrid Chess Championship this weekend.
CARICOM Heads mull US request to take third country nationals
At a caucus during their summit in St Lucia this week, the Conference of CARICOM Heads discussed MOUs on transit arrangements of Third Country Nationals (TCNs) proposed to individual Member States by the US government.
ERC says ‘Guyanese Critic’ demeaned citizens on basis of ethnicity
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has denounced remarks by social media personality Mikhail Rodrigues better known as the `Guyanese Critic’ as racially stereotypical and derogatory in nature.
CDB unveils new platform to strengthen procurement
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) yesterday announced the launch of BRIDGE, a modern, data-driven vendor registry platform designed to enhance procurement operations.
Over $862m in relief grants handed to Region Six rice farmers
More than 1,400 rice farmers from Region Six on Friday received in excess of $862 million in relief grants under President Irfaan Ali’s rice farmer relief programme.
No arrest yet in killing of two Vigilance men
While investigations continue into Wednesday night’s fatal shooting of two men at Vigilance, East Coast Demerara, no arrest has yet been made.
Contemporary philosophy and principles of non-alignment
By Dr Bertrand Ramcharan Previously Chief Speechwriter to the UN Secretary-General Sometimes Fellow of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government A global struggle is again under way between two antagonistic camps: the USA on the one side, and China aligned with Russia on the other side.
Due process applies equally to every public official and political leader
Dear Editor, What I find most interesting in the recent public discourse in Guyana is that some have not paid attention to or frankly may have chosen not to notice the irony that should not be overlooked.
Harness the healing power of forgiveness
Dear Editor, I googled “the power of forgiveness”. Forgiveness does not erase the past or excuse the wrongdoing.
Rubis supporting literacy programme
Team RUBIS recently donated classroom supplies to Project New Nation’s Literacy Learning Programme. The contribution valued at $336,000, will support the programme’s efforts to strengthen literacy and numeracy development by providing essential classroom resources that enhance learning, a release from Rubis said.