Man on $1m bail over abduction of Surinamese men
A 33-year-old driver and contractor has been charged with abduction in connection with an incident at Rosignol, West Bank Berbice, and was granted $1 million bail when he appeared in court today.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Stories published on this date.
Troy Cadogan named by ANSA McAl as Country Head for Guyana and Suriname
Effective October 1, 2026, Troy Cadogan will take on the newly established role of ANSA McAl’s Country Head for Guyana and Suriname.
Brazil vote approaches with Lula and Bolsonaro polling in close race
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Brazil’s presidential campaign draws to a close today, ahead of voting on Sunday in a race that will determine whether Latin America’s largest nation follows the conservative shift that has swept the region or charts its own course.
IMF looking to set up Venezuela office, says no programme requested
LONDON, (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund is looking to set up an office in Venezuela it said today, although the country’s government has not requested an IMF programme or any other sort of funding at this stage.
KARCC fields six riders in Guyanese challenge at Tour de Bim
Kaieteur Attack Racing Cycle Club (KARCC) will have six cyclists competing at this weekend’s Tour de Bim in Barbados, forming part of a 14-member Guyanese contingent that departed yesterday.
Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp amid reports of rift with coach Jesus
COPENHAGEN, (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed yesterday he had left Portugal’s training camp after a turbulent few hours in Copenhagen, amid reports of a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus, on the eve of their Nations League match against Denmark.
Alcaraz says five sets key to Grand Slam legacy, urges calendar reforms instead
(Reuters) – Carlos Alcaraz said Grand Slam tournaments should remain best-of-five sets as shortening men’s matches would damage the legacy of tennis’ four majors, as the world number three stressed the need for changes to the packed tour calendar instead.
Matthews 118, Campbelle 96 power West Indies to 2-1 win over Zimbabwe
(ESPN) Hayley Matthews scored her second century in three matches while Shemaine Campbelle missed what would’ve been her second ODI hundred by a whisker as West Indies took home the three-match series against Zimbabwe 2-1.
Vigilance unrest continues; police advise motorists to avoid area
– attempt to burn supermarket reported; witness recounts gunfire at truck Burning debris again disrupted traffic at Vigilance yesterday as unrest continued along the East Coast Demerara, with reports of an attempt to set a Chinese supermarket on fire following Tuesday’s roadblocks and truck fire.
Australia win rain-curtailed ODI against South Africa
(Reuters) – Australia’s bowlers powered the tourists to a 45-run victory over South Africa under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method yesterday, helping them avoid a whitewash in the three-match one-day international series.
Bourda back in the limelight!
In what will hopefully be a long-lasting association, this and future Wickets Hitting articles will be published as a Kiskadee Watch (KW) opinion column.
Ian McDonald leaves rich legacy for current and future generations – Joe Singh
The late Dr Ian McDonald, AA, lived life to the fullest and his impact on the lives of the current and future generations will be through the rich legacy of his multi-disciplined and multi-faceted contributions to Guyana, the Caribbean, and the wider world in agriculture – particularly sugar – poetry and sport, said Major General (ret’d) Joseph Singh.
Nandlall denies compensation offers made to MV Barima families
—says participation in assistance process voluntary Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC on Tuesday night denied that financial offers of compensation had been made to survivors or bereaved families of the MV Barima tragedy, following reports from relatives that proposed payments were being discussed.
Housing Ministry says all 89 Cummings Park households relocated
The Ministry of Housing yesterday said it had completed the relocation of all 89 households that occupied the Cummings Park reserve to housing schemes along the East Coast Demerara.
Facing climate lawsuits, Big Oil again turns to US Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Facing potential liability for harms related to climate change, major oil companies have again turned to the US Supreme Court, teeing up a case that could determine the fate of dozens of climate-related lawsuits by state and local governments against fossil fuel companies.
Arakaka miner killed; nephew in custody
A 41-year-old pork knocker died yesterday following a confrontation with his nephew at 14 Miles, Arakaka, North WestDistrict, police said.
Boy, 6, fatally chopped at Parika
A six-year-old Chinese boy was fatally attacked shortly after returning from school yesterday afternoon at Parika, East Bank Essequibo, with a male Chinese national now in Police custody.
Nandlall questions Courtney Abel’s reasoning on judge’s visa issue
Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC on Tuesday night questioned retired Justice Courtney Abel’s reasoning in connecting Justice Gino Persaud’s reported US visa difficulties with his judicial decisions, saying the chronology of events alone could not establish such a link.
GWI, UN launch programme to strengthen water and sanitation services
Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) and the United Nations in Guyana have launched a programme to strengthen water and sanitation planning, including efforts to improve access in remote communities.
Solomon calls for financial probes into illegal mining following INTERPOL warning
APNU Member of Parliament Sharma Solomon has called on the government to investigate the financiers behind illegal mining and publish details of its enforcement efforts, following an INTERPOL warning that criminal syndicates are moving cocaine profits into illegal gold mining.
