Boy, 6, killed at Parika; man in custody
A six-year-old boy died after sustaining a chop wound to his neck at Parika, East Bank Essequibo, this afternoon, the police said.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Gill smashes fastest ODI double ton as India beat West Indies in run-fest
(Reuters) – Shubman Gill struck the fastest double century in one-day international history as India completed the second-highest successful chase in an ODI with an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in a run-filled second match of the three-game series in Guwahati today.
Man gets 21 years for murder of teacher
Shaka Phillips, called “Concrete Man”, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for the July 2025 murder of teacher Jenel Pollydore, after pleading guilty to the offence.
The Indo-Caribbean presence in New York, Part 3: The untold story of Covid-19
“Maybe tonight I could see you, on the tallest hill. Only you and me in the middle, the night clear from noise.
Passengers overcame co-pilot who tried to crash flydubai flight, Netanyahu says
JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – The co-pilot of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv tried to crash the plane after stabbing the pilot, but passengers then held him down while other pilots landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today.
ExxonMobil marks one billion barrels of oil from Guyana projects
ExxonMobil on Monday announced that it had hit the staggering mark of one billion barrels of oil from its wells in Guyana’s waters.
NIS has rejected plea to help Zainul, Craig
Dear Editor, Since the publication of my commentary on the NIS, we wrote the Scheme on behalf of Messrs.
Opposition presses for independent probe of rape allegations against senior cop
-complainant says Walrond was told WIN parliamentarian Toshana Famey-Corlette, Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) and the Alliance For Change have called for an investigation into allegations of sexual assault and death threats against a senior police officer.
Truck set ablaze during Vigilance protest
-following arrests in missing men probe A truck and other equipment were set on fire at Vigilance, East Coast Demerara yesterday afternoon during a protest following the reported arrest of the wife and brother of US-sanctioned Mark Cromwell in connection with the disappearance of two Surinamese men.
MV Barima inquiry invites applications for standing
The Commission of Inquiry into the capsizing of the MV Barima is inviting survivors, relatives of victims and other interested persons to apply for standing to participate in its proceedings.
Flying Stars keeps cycling legacy alive with 2026 Trifecta Memorial Series
More than five decades after its formation, the Flying Stars Cycle Club is continuing its push to preserve Guyana’s cycling history while creating opportunities for a new generation through its 2026 Trifecta Criterium Memorial Series.
Firefighter revived child after Plum Park home blaze – GFS
A firefighter administered CPR to a child who became unresponsive after inhaling smoke during Monday night’s fire at the Children and Family Home in Plum Park, Sophia, the Guyana Fire Service said yesterday.
Global aviation safety forum opens in Georgetown
Guyana is this week hosting a conference bringing together aviation regulators, accident investigators, industry representatives and other experts from around the world.
President calls for uniform airport security procedures in region
President Irfaan Ali yesterday called for greater uniformity in aviation safety standards across the Caribbean region, noting that passengers should not encounter different security and safety procedures when travelling between airports.
MV Barima inquiry to commence in first week of October
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the MV Barima disaster is expected to commence in the first week of October, with Kiskadee Watch being told that its secretariat has been operational since August 3.
Family says Friendship killing followed dispute between aunt, nephew
A dispute in which a woman allegedly slapped her nephew and he reciprocated last month was followed by threats against him and culminated in his fatal chopping at Friendship, Corentyne, on Monday night, according to the young man’s family.
Mighty Sparrow’s life was truly a celebration of what it meant to be Caribbean
Dear Editor, While at Columbia University in New York, my Vice President for the Caribbean Students Association (CSA) and my Leadership Team had put together a Sparrow concert for the entire university to enjoy.
John, Cutting and 2025 silver medallist Newton lead Guyana squad for Caribbean Championships
National champions Briton John and Ajani Cutting, along with returning Caribbean silver medallist Aaron Newton, will lead Guyana’s challenge at the 2026 Caribbean Elite and Under-23 Road Cycling Championships in the Dominican Republic.
GPL presses contractors again on deadlines
-amid continuing power outages The Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) has again met contractors working on major electricity projects and stressed the need for them to meet agreed deadlines, against the backdrop of repeated outages and growing public dissatisfaction.
Bartica man dies after car overturns on Puruni Trail
A 21-year-old Bartica man died and an 18-year-old gold miner was injured when a car overturned on the Puruni Trail in Region Seven on Monday evening, police said.
