Falcons complete dream flight to maiden title
(CPL) The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons were crowned Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) champions for the first time after defeating the Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets at the Kensington Oval.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Stories published on this date.
LIAT flight returns to CJIA because of engine issue
At 11.55 am today LIAT Flight 5L770 departed the Cheddi Jagan International (CJIA) Airport, Timehri and at about 12.25 pm it advised the control tower that it would be returning because of an engine-related matter.
Eighteen suspects in 2021 killing of Haitian president flown to U.S. to face trial
PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – A military plane whisked 18 suspects in the 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moises out of Haiti and flew them to the United States today, according to Jason Reding Quiñones, the U.S.
Dr Dolly Hassan will be remembered as a humanitarian and democracy activist
Dear Editor, I learnt of the passing of Dr. Dolly Zulakha Hassan (Sep 19), literary critic, a lawyer, a champion of democracy in Guyana.
UG Chancellor orders urgent steps on outstanding criminal law grades
The Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Sir Ronald Sanders, has acknowledged the serious and prolonged delay in the release of grades for Criminal Law I and Criminal Law II for the 2024/2025 academic year and has ordered urgent action be taken.
Chile’s Bachelet withdraws from race to lead UN
Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet announced yesterday that she is withdrawing her candidacy to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, a race that has seen Guyana’s former foreign minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett running neck and neck with former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan.
$90b spent in first six months on affordable housing – mid-year report
The government says that in the first half of this year $89.9 billion of the budgeted $159.1 billion was spent to expand affordable housing for citizens.
Kamil Pooran earns first West Indies call-up for India T20Is
Opening batter Kamil Pooran of Trinidad has earned his first West Indies T20 International call-up for the upcoming series against India, as selectors look towards building the team for the 2028 T20 World Cup.
Richards hits four as Santa Rosa Primary score nine on Pee Wee opening day
Ethan Richards scored four goals as Santa Rosa Primary defeated Anns Grove Primary 9–0 to deliver the biggest win on the opening day of the 13th Courts Optical Under-11 Pee Wee competition yesterday.
Customary property of Amerindian Villages and Communities being regularly traded without any benefits to rightful owners
Dear Editor, Almost three weeks ago, the Department of Public Information published a press release for the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), an advisory notice on the sale and transfer of mining lands (September 01, 2026, https://dpi.gov.gy/press-release-ggmc-issues-advisory-on-the-sale-and-transfer-of-mining-lands/
These billion-dollar market projects raise serious questions and must be justified
Dear Editor, Recent announcements about the construction and rehabilitation of municipal markets across Guyana raise an important question: Is it prudent for the Government to commit billions of dollars of public funds to these projects, and could such investment unintentionally crowd out private capital?
Contractor on delayed $800m pump station has secured new market project – Mohamed
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed is questioning the continued delay of the $800 million Jimbo Pump Station at Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara, even as the same contractor, Platinum Investments Inc.,
Couchman’s first win helps Guyana seal convincing Olympiad victory
Kyle Couchman opened his winning account at the 46th Chess Olympiad yesterday as Guyana’s Open team defeated Macau, China, 3½–½ in their fourth-round encounter in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Solomon challenges Gasper’s `appointment’ to CH&PA Planning Board
Former Linden Mayor and current Member of Parliament Sharma Solomon is calling for a formal investigation into the conduct of Linden Town Clerk Lennox Gasper, accusing him of misrepresenting a decision of the Linden Mayor and Town Council in correspondence to the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA).
Umami products hit Qatar shelves as Guyanese manufacturer targets Gulf market
Guyanese-made sauces, seasonings and condiments are now being sold in Qatar following the launch of Umami Incorporated’s products at LuLu Hypermarket in Abu Sidra on September 8, marking the company’s entry into the Middle Eastern market.
Over 2,000 farmers benefited from crop insurance – mid-year report
For the first time the crop insurance facility was accessed and resulted in claims of almost US$128,000 ($27m) from 2,068 farmers affected by above-normal-rainfall during the first crop of 2026.
No salvage contractor named 37 days after MV Barima EOI closed – Mahipaul
Thirty-seven days after the Government’s Expressions of Interest process for the salvage of the MV Barima closed, Opposition Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul is demanding answers on when a contractor will be selected and when the vessel will be brought to the surface.
Brathwaite gets Zimbabwe opportunity as Henry returns for West Indies Women
Eboni Brathwaite of Barbados has been handed an opportunity to strengthen her place at international level after being selected in the West Indies Women’s squad for their upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, while Chinelle Henry returns from injury.
ACADO opens new distribution centre
ACADO Guyana Inc has opened a new state-of-the-art distribution centre on the Heroes Highway. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues joined Founder and Director Frank DeAbreu, Chief Executive Officer Alicia DeAbreu, representatives of the Agostini Group for the event.
China could have a part in triggering renegotiation of this horrid oil deal
Dear Editor, In his 201st Oil and Gas column, the tireless Chris Ram, man of law and man of numbers, introduced a thought-provoking element in Guyana’s oil weaknesses and struggles.