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26/07/2025

Godfrey Samuels, president of the Guyana National Domino Federation (GNDF), is heaping praises on the Government of Guyana following full backing from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission (NSC) for Guyana’s participation in the 20th World Domino Championships in Antigua and Barbuda.

Samuels, along with GNDF Executive Member Wayne Griffith, received G$5.9 million in funding on Friday from Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, a sum that fully covers the expenses for 28 players and two officials for the championship, scheduled for August 10-18.

Godfrey Samuels, president of the Guyana National Domino Federation (GNDF), is heaping praises on the Government of Guyana following full backing from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission (NSC) for Guyana’s participation in the 20th World Domino Championships...

26/07/2025

With less than a week to go to the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Independence T10 Cup on August 1 at the LBI Ground, the fixtures have been confirmed with the eight teams now aware of their opponent.

The draw on Friday, conducted by DCB executives Davteerth Anandjit and Avishkar Ramgobin, revealed that Better Hope will face Transport in Match One, starting at 10:00h.

With less than a week to go to the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Independence T10 Cup on August 1 at the LBI Ground, the fixtures have been confirmed with the eight teams now aware of their opponent. The draw on Friday, conducted by DCB executives Davteerth Anandjit and Avishkar Ramgobin, revealed th...

26/07/2025

THIRD T20 UPDATE: Record-breaking David blasts Australia to series win over West Indies

Tim David, batting with a bat given to him by Andre Russell a year ago, slammed Australia’s fastest T20 hundred off 37 balls to power his side to a commanding six-wicket win over West Indies and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

David decorated the St. Kitts sky with 11 towering sixes and six fours. He also scored Australia’s fastest 50 in the format, off 16 balls.

David’s onslaught trumped a maiden T20I hundred from West Indies skipper Shai Hope, who batted through the innings for 102* off 57.

Hope became just the second West Indian- after Chris Gayle- to score centuries in all three formats.

SUMMARY: West Indies 214-4 from 20 overs (Shai Hope 102*, Brandon King 62; Mitchell Owen 1-23, Nathan Ellis 1-37, Adam Zampa 1-51) vs Australia 215-4 from 16.1 overs (Tim David 102*, Mitchell Owen 36*, Mitchell Marsh 22, Glenn Maxwell 20; Romario Shepherd 2-39, Jason Holder 1-35)

Matches Four and Five are slated for Saturday and Monday, both starting at 19:00h.

(Images: ESPNcricinfo)

26/07/2025

VIDEO: An abandoned house next to the Masjid at Zeeburg Public Road, West Coast Demerara was destroyed by a massive fire on Friday night.

26/07/2025

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday night said the University of Guyana (UG) has received more than 20,000 applications for the upcoming academic year.

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday night said the University of Guyana (UG) has received more than 20,000 applications for the upcoming academic year. With UG filled, he highlighted, the government will now engage private tertiary institutions on how students can be supported. The surge, he said, com...

26/07/2025

Laura George, a former teacher, is best known locally and internationally as an indigenous rights advocate with more than twenty years of dedicated service to promotion of indigenous rights and the uplifting of Amerindian communities in Guyana.

See below the full release from the Alliance For Change: In the run-up to the September 1, 2025 general and regional elections, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Alliance For Change this evening elected Laura George as its’ Prime Ministerial candidate. In an intense process of delibera...

26/07/2025

President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced the establishment of a new digital payment system meant to make pension payments much easier.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced the establishment of a new digital payment system meant to make pension payments much easier. Addressing supporters gathered at a public meeting in Industry on Friday night, President Ali revealed that the government is finalising plans to introduce a digital payme...

26/07/2025

THIRD T20 UPDATE: A maiden T20 International hundred from skipper Shai Hope and a second consecutive fifty from fellow opener Brandon King have taken West Indies to 214 against Australia at Warner Park, St. Kitts.

Hope and King added 125 in 11.4 overs to set the foundation for West Indies' total.

SUMMARY: West Indies 214-4 from 20 overs (Shai Hope 102*, Brandon King 62; Mitchell Owen 1-23, Nathan Ellis 1-37, Adam Zampa 1-51)

Australia lead the five-match series 2-0

(Images: ESPNcricinfo)

26/07/2025

Director Jamie Stewart has described the second annual ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League as an ‘amazing’ tournament, one that has grown significantly in a short space of time.

The franchise-based tournament concluded on July 18 with home team Guyana Amazon Warriors copping the title, defeating inaugural champions Rangpur Riders of Bangladesh in front of a capacity crowd at the National Stadium, Providence.

The League also featured reigning champions in their respective tournaments- Dubai Capitals of the United Arab Emirates, Central Stags of New Zealand and Hobart Hurricanes of Australia.

Speaking at the conclusion of the final, Stewart touched on the gains made in Season Two.

25/07/2025

With a week to go before the big showdown at LBI, the Demerara Cricket Board has confirmed the match-ups for its Independence T10 Cup on August 1! 🏏🏆

Executives Davteerth Anandjit and Avishkar Ramgobin on Friday afternoon conducted the draw with team reps, finalising the head-to-head clashes.

✅️ Match 1️⃣ (10:00h): Transport vs Better Hope
✅ ️Match 2️⃣ (11:50h): Lusignan vs Helena One and Two
✅️ Match 3️⃣ (13:40h): Enterprise vs Meten-Meer-Zorg East
✅️ Match 4️⃣ (15:30h): LBI vs Herstelling A

✅ ️Semi-Final 1️⃣ (17:20h): Winner of Match 1️⃣ vs Winner of Match 3️⃣
✅️ Semi-Final 2️⃣ (19:10h): Winner of Match 2️⃣ vs Winner of Match 4️⃣
✅️ Final (21:00h): Winners of Semi-Final 1️⃣ vs Winner of Semi-Final 2️⃣

The champion team is guaranteed G$250,000 cash plus trophy; the runners-up G$150,000 and trophy, while the losing semi-finalists will be receive G$50,000 each.

On the individual side, Man-of-the-Match in the semi-finals and final will receive a trophy.

Apart from the on-field entertainment, fans can get lucky with several gate prizes to be won. Admission is G$1,000.

The tournament is sponsored by Survival Group Inc., Petama Enteprise, Premier Insurance, CIC Insurance Brokers (Guyana) Inc., L. Mahabeer and Son Cambio, Office Express, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Anil Beharry Real Estate, Construction and General Business Services, Naven's Construction, Republic Bank (Guyana) Ltd, Ramchand Auto Spares, Mike's Pharmacy, Steve's Jewelry, 4R Bearings, Rid-O-Pes, Luke's General Contractor Ltd, Ariel Enterprise, Doctor's Clinic, Fullworks Party Rental, Anil Beharry Project for Cricket Gears and Ansa McAl Trading.

(SOURCE: Demerara Cricket Board)

25/07/2025

This is the News Room for Friday, July 25, 2025. We’re broadcasting to you on E1, SKAR TV, NTN and Tarzee TV in Bartica. In the headlines…

*** 11 more homes for children have been ‘adopted’ in First Lady Arya Ali’s ‘Adopt an Orphanage’ initiative

*** A turning point in international cooperation on biodiversity: Guyana wraps up landmark summit

*** Young father dies after brutal beating, allegedly by a man who owed him money

*** And in sport, T10 Tapeball Blast invades Essequibo for the first time this weekend; and Tournament Director hails success of second ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League