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14/12/2025

Ninvalle noted that the National Sports Commission (NSC) has long recognised Morris’ unwavering commitment to advancing blind cricket, describing him as a pioneer whose efforts transcended the boundary of sport.

According to Ninvalle, Morris played a crucial role not only in strengthening blind cricket locally, but also in elevating Guyana’s presence within the Caribbean blind cricket movement.

Press Release from the Director of Sport Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, has extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and the wider sporting community following the passing of Cecil Morris, a long-serving member and former President of the Guyana Blind Cricket Association (GBCA). Mor...

13/12/2025

From the release | "Mr. Panday said P and P celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and it was a good time to make another increase. Each organization was therefore given $250,000 making it a total donation of $2,500,000."

P&P Insurance Brokers Limited on Thursday afternoon made its annual Christmas donations to ten organizations. The company has been making donations to several organizations over the past 19 years to assist them in their humanitarian work. In brief remarks, Executive Director of P&P, Mr. Vikash Panda...

13/12/2025

Meet the top performers! Guyana vs Barbados

Skipper Lomar Seecharran led from the front on Saturday, hitting a polished half-century as Guyana defeated Barbados by seven wickets in the opening game of the Under-13, 40-over bilateral series at the Lusignan Ground, East Coast Demerara.

Early morning rain reduced the contest to 36 overs per side. Inserted to bat first, Barbados posted 177-7 and Guyana responded with 178-3 from 26.5 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

SUMMARY: Barbados 177-7 from 36 overs (Extras 37, Natarie Lavine 37, Ky-Mani Inniss 27, Niako Patterson 19, Z’Dari Scantlebury 16, Jon-David Greene 16; Sahid Gajnabi 2-33, Makai Dowlin 1-20, Ashton Collins 1-22, Jasani Craig 1-26) vs Guyana 178-3 from 26.5 overs (Lomar Seecharran 79, Makai Dowlin 31*, Afraz Ali 25*; Z’Dari Scantlebury 1-15, Niako Patterson 1-17, Kijani Inniss 1-20)

READ MORE: https://newsroom.gy/2025/12/13/u-13-seecharran-79-leads-guyana-to-victory-over-barbados-in-series-opener/

Upcoming games (starting at 10:00h)

* December 14 at Lusignan
* December 16 at Lusignan
* December 17 at Everest
* December 19 at Everest

(Images: Guyana Cricket Board)

13/12/2025

According to Nandlall, over 1.3 million liters of diesel will be avoided once the project is fully operational. As such, Nandlall said, the Trafalgar solar project will save the public purse about $300 million annually in avoided fuel costs, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 4,000 to 5,000 tonnes every year.

A four megawatt peak (MWp) solar farm was commissioned by Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Saturday at Trafalgar, Region Five (Mahaica- Berbice). The Trafalgar Solar Farm was constructed at an estimated cost of US$8 million, fully financed through the Guyana–Norway climate partn...

13/12/2025

Skipper Lomar Seecharran led from the front on Saturday, hitting a polished half-century as Guyana defeated Barbados by seven wickets in the opening game of the Under-13, 40-over bilateral series at the Lusignan Ground, East Coast Demerara.

Early morning rain reduced the contest to 36 overs per side. Inserted to bat first, Barbados posted 177-7 and Guyana responded with 178-3 from 26.5 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

By Avenash Ramzan [email protected] Skipper Lomar Seecharran led from the front on Saturday, hitting a polished half-century as Guyana defeated Barbados by seven wickets in the opening game of the Under-13, 40-over bilateral series at the Lusignan Ground, East Coast Demerara. Early morning rain re...

13/12/2025

PHOTOS | A four megawatt peak (MWp) solar farm was commissioned by Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips on Saturday at Trafalgar, Region Five.

The Trafalgar Solar Farm was constructed at an estimated cost of US$8 million, fully financed through the Guyana–Norway climate partnership, under the Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund, administered by the Inter-American Development Bank.

(Photos: Yusuf Ali/ News Room/ December 13, 2025)

13/12/2025

Guyana 🇬🇾 and Barbados 🇧🇧 on Saturday morning commenced their five-match 40-over series at the Lusignan Ground, East Coast Demerara.

A rain delay shortened the game to 36 overs per side, with Barbados batting first.

FOLLOW THE GAME HERE: https://cricheroes.com/scorecard/20665049/Barbados-U13-Tour-of-Guyana-2025/Barbados-U13-vs-Guyana-U13

President of the Guyana Cricket Board Bissoondyal Singh and President of the Barbados Cricket Association Calvin Hope were among the persons witnessing the opening match of the developmental bilateral series.

The series will continue on December 14 and 16 at the Lusignan Ground and on December 17 and 19 at the Everest Ground.

Guyana squad: Lomar Seecharran (Captain), Sahid Gajnabi (Vice-captain), Nathaniel Ramkhelawan, Timothy Ramdat, Afraz Ali, Makai Dowlin, Afraz Khan, Fayyad Baksh, Ashton Collins, Deshawn Ramnauth, Adrian Emmanuel, Jasani Craig, De Marcus Thomas, and Jaden Ganpat.

Barbados squad: Avery Boyce, Jon-David Greene, Anahri Hinds, Tanari Hunte, Kijani Inniss, Ky-Mani Inniss, Oliver King, Nathan Kirton, Natarie Lavine, Niako Patterson, Z’Dari Scantlebury, Liam Sookram, Jaheim Springer and Kaeden Wilkinson.

(Photos: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/December 13, 2025)

13/12/2025

The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) is currently engaged in a series of ongoing works to desilt the Church Street Inlet channel and the Cummings Canal Outfall as part of its broader flood mitigation programme aimed at improving water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in Georgetown.

(Source: Ministry of Agriculture)

13/12/2025

From GPL | Advisory East Bank Demerara

Dear customers of Soesdyke to Loo Creek, please be advised that your service interruption is due to fallen pole in Yarraowkabra.

Our team is enroute to conduct remedial works.

(Source: Guyana Power and Light Inc)

13/12/2025

PHOTOS | Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, alongside the Young Influencers, brought early Christmas cheer to children from various state homes on Friday afternoon.

The children gathered at the Sophia Home for a heartwarming celebration, where they baked cookies and cakes and did art and crafts with Minister Persaud and the Young Influencers before receiving early Christmas gifts.

Many of the children were especially delighted as their wishes came true, receiving exactly what they had asked for, making the afternoon filled with joy, laughter, and festive spirit. 🎄✨

(Source: Ministry of Human Services and Social Security/ Facebook)

13/12/2025

WATCH LIVE: Guyana 🇬🇾 vs Barbados 🇧🇧 in Game One of their Under-13 series at Lusignan

13/12/2025

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