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12/05/2026

GYD$7.5M worth of foreign cannabis was seized during a Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) operation at Backstreet Grove, East Bank Demerara.

Acting on intelligence received, officers intercepted a male suspect carrying a container, in which fifteen brick-like parcels of foreign cannabis, commonly known as “poppy” or “creepy,” were discovered.

Denzel Crawford, 27, of Grove Housing Scheme, E.B.D., was arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters along with the narcotics, which weighed 10.760 kilogrammes.

Authorities say this type of cannabis being imported into Guyana carries a significantly high THC content and fetches a premium price in the local market. Investigations are ongoing.

(Source: CANU/ May 11, 2026)

12/05/2026

Guyana’s reigning Elite League champions, Slingerz Football Club, continued their preparations for the upcoming Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Shield tournament with a commanding 6-1 victory over a Blueberry Hill/Alleys/Valleys/Christianburg combination team on Saturday evening at the Bayroc National Stadium in Linden.

Despite the emphatic scoreline, Slingerz FC Head Coach Jamaal Shabazz made it clear after the match that the outing was never about the result, but rather the continued development of the team’s tactical approach and overall match fitness ahead of July’s regional assignment in Trinidad and Tobago.

Guyana’s reigning Elite League champions, Slingerz Football Club, continued their preparations for the upcoming Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Shield tournament with a commanding 6-1 victory over a Blueberry Hill/Alleys/Valleys/Christianburg combination team on Saturday evening at the Bayroc ...

12/05/2026

In a topsy-turvy contest, Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off the highest successful T20 chase by any team in Dharamsala to hand Punjab Kings (PBKS) their fourth successive loss.

Most importantly, the win kept DC’s slim hopes of making the IPL playoffs alive.

In a topsy-turvy contest, Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off the highest successful T20 chase by any team in Dharamsala to hand Punjab Kings (PBKS) their fourth successive loss. Most importantly, the win kept DC’s slim hopes of making the IPL playoffs alive. The pitch assisted seamers so much that no ...

12/05/2026

MVP Garnett leads Grove to MCY&S/East Bank Inter-Village football title

The inaugural edition of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport’s East Bank Inter-Village Football Tournament culminated on Saturday night at the Eccles EE Ground with Grove ending as the only undefeated village with a comfortable 3-0 win over Kuru Kururu to cart off the top prize of one million dollars and the Republic Bank trophy.

The evening and indeed the tournament belonged to the village of Grove, captained by Domini Garnett who led from the front in every regard to seal another title for the former East Bank Football Association champions.

Garnett netted a double to end the tournament with a total of eight goals to cop the Most Valuable Player award.

READ MORE: https://newsroom.gy/2026/05/11/mvp-garnett-leads-grove-to-mcys-east-bank-inter-village-football-title/

11/05/2026

In a topsy-turvy contest, Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off the highest successful T20 chase by any team in Dharamsala to hand Punjab Kings (PBKS) their fourth successive loss.

Most importantly, the win kept DC's slim hopes of making the IPL playoffs alive.

In a topsy-turvy contest, Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off the highest successful T20 chase by any team in Dharamsala to hand Punjab Kings (PBKS) their fourth successive loss. Most importantly, the win kept DC’s slim hopes of making the IPL playoffs alive. The pitch assisted seamers so much that no ...

11/05/2026

On a surface offering little for the bowlers and everything for a settled batsman, Matthew Nandu produced a masterclass in concentration for the Guyana Harpy Eagles.

By the close of day two at the Antigua Recreation Ground, the 22-year-old opener had not only notched his second First-Class century but also crossed the milestone of 1,000 career runs, anchoring a spirited response to the West Indies Academy’s mammoth first-innings total.

On a surface offering little for the bowlers and everything for a settled batsman, Matthew Nandu produced a masterclass in concentration for the Guyana Harpy Eagles. By the close of day two at the Antigua Recreation Ground, the 22-year-old opener had not only notched his second First-Class century b...

11/05/2026

This is the News Room for Monday, May 11, 2026.
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In the headlines…

*** Hundreds turn out as Jagdeo addresses small contractors

*** Guyana moves to deepen ties with Canada

*** Generic version of Ozempic to enter Guyana soon, but Dr. Anthony warns against misuse

And in sport, GFF gets FIFA’s support for national youth football programme, and Guyanese riders secure podium finishes in Panama

11/05/2026

Nanan misses century at Bourda!

Former national Under-15 batsman Trilok Nanan fell agonizingly short of a hundred on Sunday when games continued in the Georgetown Cricket Association’s Enline Security Logistics Inc.. Under-17, 50-over competition.

Playing for home side Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) against GT XI, the right-handed Nanan was stumped for 97 by wicketkeeper Tyrell King as he charged spinner Zahid Talkudar at the start of the 27th over.

Nanan struck 11 fours in his 83-ball knock, which was the foundation of GCC’s 234 all out off 48.3 overs.

After the early loss of Shahid Ramzan for nine, Nanan and left-handed opener Neerav Persaud, who batted patiently for his 48 off 86 balls (1x4), put on 145 runs for the second wicket.

Aaron Persaud (17) and skipper Ravaldo Pereira (11) were the other batters into double-figures as GT XI bowlers controlled the second half of the innings, after GCC looked set for a massive score at 157-1 after 26 overs.

Talkudar picked up 3-38 off 10 overs, while Aditya Khan had 2-25 off six and Ajay Kissoon 2-38 off 6.3 overs.

In reply, GT XI were 23-2 from seven overs when rain cut short the game. Off-spinner Pereira removed Aaron Narine (0) and Ricardo Etwaroo (7), with Kissoon (5*) and King (0*) the not out batters.

(Photos: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/May 10, 2026)

11/05/2026

FOUR-DAY: Classy Nandu hits unbeaten 110 as Harpy Eagles fight back

Opener Matthew Nandu struck his second First-Class century to lead Guyana Harpy Eagles’ fightback on day two of their 2026 West Indies Four-Day Championship match against the West Indies Academy at the Antigua Recreation Ground.

On a pitch tailor-made for batting, Nandu looked fluent as he found good form heading into the final on Sunday.

His 110 *has so far come off 186 balls, with him hitting 13 fours as he and Tagenarine Chanderpaul (59) added 127 for the first wicket.

This landmark has also seen the 22-year-old surpass 1,000 First-Class runs in his 24th match.

Nandu and company, who want to ideally bat the entire day three as they ‘warm-up’ for the final against Trinidad and Tobago Red Force or Barbados Pride.

Earlier, Harpy Eagles quickly wrapped up the West Indies Academy, who started day two 423-6, as they were only able to add 62 runs.

MATCH SUMMARY: Guyana Harpy Eagles 248-3 from 68 overs (Matthew Nandu 110*, Tagenarine Chanderpaul 59, Kevlon Anderson 31, Zeynul Ramsammy 12*; Zishan Motara 2-87, Giovonte Depeiza 1-19) trail West Indies Academy 485 all out from 101.3 overs (Rivaldo Clarke 180, Amari Goodridge 123, Mbeki Joseph 60, Mavendra Dindyal 45; Richie Looknauth 3-86, Veerasammy Permaul 3-113, Nial Smith 2-61, Thaddeus Lovell 2-88) by 237 runs

FULL SCORECARD: https://matchcentre.windiescricket.com/match/3202a027-c2f8-4257-be29-cd0091ee2da0/scorecard

11/05/2026

Rain plays spoilsport after Apple smashes six-laden double ton

West Indies Under-19 wicketkeeper Shamar Apple was in a no-nonsense mood on Sunday, hammering a belligerent 250 for hosts Transport Sports Club against Malteenoes Sports Club in the Georgetown Cricket Association’s Enline Security Logistics Inc.. Under-17, 50-over competition.

The big-hitting left-hander faced a mere 115 balls, hitting 20 sixes and 22 fours, in a career-best knock.

It was his maiden double hundred. His first hundred came off 58 balls, 150 off 79, 200 off 99, and 250 off 113.

Apple dominated a seventh wicket stand of 180 with Afraz Khan, who remained unbeaten on 20 off 27 as Transport powered to 412-7 from the allotted 50 overs.

Opener Mickel Johnson made 37 off 44 (6x4s), National Under-15 player Reyaz Latif contributed 35 off 56 (3x4s, 1x6) and Emmanuel Lewis struck three fours and six in 23 off 17.

Bowling for Malteenoes, Deshawn Ramnauth picked up 2-41, Nathaniel Ramkellawan 2-61, Akeem Persaud 1-6 and Tyler Nedd 1-86.

Rain curtailed the match with Malteenoes 49-1 from 8.4 overs.

Shane Shivbarran, who scored a maiden hundred the last time he batted in the tournament, was unbeaten on 22 off 20 (3x4s), while Deshawn Ramnauth was not out on one. Shane Kissoondeo fell for 20 off 25 (4x4s)

(Photos: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/May 10, 2026)

11/05/2026

Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning Keoma Griffith, accompanied by Chief Labour Officer Aslim Singh, is leading a delegation in Asunción, Paraguay for the Meeting of the Working Groups of the XXII Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labour and the RIAL Workshop on Social Dialogue.

The engagement brings together labour leaders and regional stakeholders from across the Americas to advance discussions on social dialogue, labour policy, workforce development, social protection, and the future of work.

(Source: Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning/ May 11, 2026)