Kiwis beat Windies by six wickets to take 2-1 ODI series lead
New Zealand defeated West Indies by six wickets in the third One-Day International at the National Stadium, Providence, today to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Stories published on this date.
Mohamed says Special Branch outside his properties, sees intimidation attempt
Reports circulated today that Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed could be arrested in connection with the 2021 murder of Ricardo “Paper Shorts” Fagundes and Mohamed said that police surveillance had been stepped up around his residences and places he frequents.
Contractor for maternity hospital, NA hospital campus taking gov’t to arbitration
Austria-based firm VAMED today announced it was taking the Guyana Government to arbitration in a dispute over two major projects: the Guyana Paediatric and Maternal Hospital, Georgetown and the New Amsterdam Hospital Campus.
US changing visa regulations for foreign students, journalists
The Trump administration moved today to limit the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists, according to a government notice.
Reclaiming state land must start with large commercial entities
Dear Editor, The recent call by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Hon. Anil Nandlall, S.C.,
Local content tax for oil and gas industry makes sense
Dear Editor, Guyana’s oil boom has put the country in an unusual position: it is trying to build a domestic industrial base almost from scratch, at the same time as billions of dollars in foreign capital flow through its waters.
CCJ to rule July 29 on Mohameds extradition case
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is expected to deliver its ruling on July 29 in the appeal filed by businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, challenging the handling of the extradition process initiated against them by the Guyanese authorities.
State agencies silent on President’s farm issues
As questions continue over President Irfaan Ali’s Long Creek farm and amid growing calls for greater transparency, Kiskadee Watch has been unable to obtain responses from key state agencies with responsibility for the administration of state lands and environmental oversight.
Another oil revenue anomaly
Dear Editor, As a follow-up to the recently published article, “There Is a US$6.7 Billion Difference Between the Oil Revenues Reported by the Bank of Guyana and Exxon”, there are also discrepancies within Guyana’s own official figures.
Porter charged with murder of pregnant woman
A 24-year-old porter from Chelsea Park, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara was yesterday charged with the murder of 21-year-old Kerryann Standiford, whose body was discovered buried in a shallow grave.
400 wheel clamps ready for errant vehicles – Edghill
-serial offenders with derelict vehicles to be charged The Ministry of Public Works has procured 400 wheel clamps which will be handed over to the Guyana Police Force as part of a major enforcement drive targeting overloaded trucks, illegally parked heavy-duty vehicles and the dumping of derelict vehicles along the country’s roadways.
Buxton to get $388m market
Construction of a new $388.1 million market at Buxton, East Coast Demerara, is expected to begin following the turning of the sod yesterday by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand.
Gov’t remains committed to independence of judiciary – PM
Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday said the government remains committed to preserving the independence of the judiciary, stressing that the executive has no role in deciding who is appointed to judicial office or how the courts operate.
Leung among four confirmed for Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships
National junior cyclists Alexander Leung, Alex Newton, Kevin Stephen and Tandeia Noel have been selected to represent Guyana at the upcoming Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships.
Guyana hosts Caribbean summit on asset recovery
-as crime networks grow more sophisticated Guyana on Wednesday assumed the presidency of the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network for the Caribbean (ARIN-CARIB), bringing together prosecutors, judges, law enforcement officials and financial crime experts from across the region to strengthen cooperation against transnational organised crime and improve the recovery of criminal assets.
Cummings Lodge Housing Scheme to be linked to Aubrey Barker Highway – Croal
Minister of Housing Collin Croal on Tuesday met with residents of the new Cummings Lodge Housing Scheme, where he announced plans for a road link to the Aubrey Barker Highway and outlined a number of measures aimed at improving infrastructure and community facilities.
Mechanic surrenders to police in Fagundes murder probe
Satrohan Rajkumar, also called “Depo,” yesterday turned himself in at the Guyana Police Force’s Eve Leary Headquarters in the company of his attorney, Damien Da Silva, less than 24 hours after police issued a wanted bulletin for him in connection with the 2021 murder of businessman Ricardo Fagundes, known as “Paper Shorts.”
CANU Head says threats against him likely coming from Venezuelan group
Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), James Singh, revealed yesterday that the threats against him are linked to a suspected Venezuela-based group.
Vehicle smashes into GPL network at Land of Plenty
A vehicle collided with the Guyana Power and Light Inc.’s (GPL) electricity network at Land of Plenty, Essequibo Coast, yesterday afternoon, disrupting power supply to several communities along the Essequibo Coast.
Pitamber, Couchman extend perfect starts in Junior Chess Championship
Candidate Master (CM) Sachin Pitamber and defending champion Kyle Couchman continued their unbeaten runs in the National Junior Chess Championship by securing fifth-round victories at Olympic House, Liliendaal, yesterday morning.
