Ruthless Rybakina dethrones Sabalenka to claim first US Open crown
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Elena Rybakina delivered a devastating performance to dethrone two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka with a 6-4 5-7 6-2 win in the U.S.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
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GPL cites another `system disturbance’ for lengthy blackout
The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) today blamed a lengthy power outage in the Demerara-Berbice network on a “system disturbance” “Dear Customers, please be advised that customers across Demerara and Berbice are currently experiencing a service interruption due to a system disturbance.
Shelton advances to US Open final for Zverev showdown
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Ben Shelton defeated compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5 in an electric U.S.
Cricket Root takes charge, guiding England to series whitewash over Pakistan
Birmingham, ENGLAND, (Reuters) – Joe Root guided England to a 3-0 series whitewash over Pakistan with an unbeaten 62, as his side overcame early tremors to win the third test by eight wickets at Edgbaston.
Siemens Energy mobilising to run gas to energy project
The government yesterday met a team from German company Siemens Energy as a critical phase of the massive and severely delayed gas to energy project approaches.
MARAD hits back at Mohamed, says licence ‘not a political favour’
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has rejected Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s allegations of political interference over the non-issuance of his captain’s licence, declaring that it will not be “politically influenced or intimidated” into granting a licence.
No record of evidential value destroyed in Mohameds extradition case – police
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday said that no record of evidential value was destroyed in the extradition proceedings involving businessmen Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed.
Ten days of ‘today, tomorrow’ over vehicles still in police custody – Mohamed
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed said yesterday that two vehicles and a boat belonging to him remain in the custody of authorities, with no resolution yet on when they will be returned.
From Lethem to Jamaica: Larose takes next step with St Jago football scholarship
Flavio Larose’s journey from Lethem to Georgetown has now opened another door, with the promising Guyanese footballer earning a Sixth Form Football Scholarship to St Jago High School in Jamaica.
PPP does not need to gamble on another young leader who may falter under weight of office
Dear Editor, I write to categorically reject the proposition advanced by Mr. Keith Bernard in his letter dated September 11, 2026, touting the appointment of Zulfikar Ally as evidence of a strategic succession plan for the People’s Progressive Party (PPP).
Women’s competition grows as 24 teams register for Prime Minister’s Softball Cup
Eight female teams have registered for the ninth Prime Minister’s T20 Softball Cup, prompting Prime Minister Mark Phillips to pledge his support for increased prize money in the women’s competition.
Duncan says Santa Cruz water project abandoned despite repeated promises
Opposition parliamentarian Sherod Duncan has called on the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) and the government to explain the apparent abandonment of a water-supply project at Santa Cruz on the Waini River in Region One, despite repeated commitments dating back to 2021.
Triumph contractor, 76, dies after struck by reversing truck
A 76-year-old contractor died on Thursday after he was struck and run over by a reversing truck at an industrial site at Ruimveldt, Georgetown, police say.
Uranium explorer will also search for rare earths
-EPA says no impact study required An explorer for uranium here will also be searching for rare earth metals and the EPA has ruled that an impact study is not required.
Three Venezuelans remanded over disorderly behaviour, assault in Kitty
Three Venezuelan nationals were yesterday remanded to prison after appearing before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court in connection with a disturbance at Railway Line, Kitty, Georgetown, on Tuesday, September 8.
Burning of records by intelligence chief raises serious concerns
Dear Editor, Daily it gets more bizarre in Guyana. Guyanese learn how members of the PPP Government engage in the art of self-protection.
APNU says GPL must explain generation shortfall
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) yesterday called on the government and the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) to explain why available generating capacity fell short of the 280 megawatts the utility had projected would be reliably available by the end of August.
Fidel Castro’s 100 birthday commemorated in Guyana and worldwide
By Khadidja Bâ Khadidja Bâ is a Guyanese journalist recognized for her human-interest reporting, investigative features, and coverage of local governance and social issues in Guyana.
Police destroy 53,000 cannabis plants at Yaruni Bend
Police on Thursday destroyed approximately 53,000 cannabis plants and ten pounds of dried marijuana during an eradication exercise at Yaruni Bend, Linden.
AFC calls for release, parliamentary debate on US migrant pact
The Alliance For Change (AFC) on Thursday called on the government to publish its migration agreement with the United States and submit the arrangement to debate in the National Assembly, accusing it of keeping Guyanese in the dark until the first group of third-country nationals had arrived.
