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The Caribbean Court of Justice tackled the tricky question of how to fairly compensate someone whose reputation was damaged by libel—especially in small communities where reputational harm is invisible and hard to measure. Rather than punishing publishers, the court focused on restoring the victim’s standing and clearing their name, weighing factors like the seriousness of the accusations and the...

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France storms into the World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 win over Morocco, thanks to Kylian Mbappé’s stunning 20th World Cup goal and a brace from Ousmane Dembélé. Mbappé, who missed a penalty in the first half, redeemed himself with a curling strike that tied him with Messi for the Golden Boot, then added an assist on Dembélé’s goal. Morocco’s Yassine Bounou made incredible saves, including stoppin...

Guyana’s Under-19 cricket squad is back on the hunt for regional glory, heading to Antigua and Barbuda to defend their title in the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Championship — their first shot at ending an eight-year drought since 2018. Led by captain Parmeshwar Ram and vice-captain Romario Ramdeholl, the team boasts a storied past, having won five consecutive titles from 2014 to 2018. Their f...

Kylian Mbappe is on fire at the World Cup, scoring his eighth goal and setting up a teammate as France cruised into the semi-finals with a win over Morocco — bouncing back from a shocking penalty miss to prove he’s the clutch performer the world expected. With a history of deep runs and now heading to their third straight semi-final, France faces Belgium or Spain next, carrying the weight of expec...

The University of Guyana is in a fierce search for its next Vice-Chancellor, with 27 global applicants vying for the top academic role — from Guyana to India. After rigorous vetting and expert academic reviews, five finalists remain, set to face interviews and public lectures. Current VC Professor Paloma Mohamed’s term ends July 31, 2026, and a three-person interim team will ensure seamless operat...

Sachin Pitamber crushed it at the National Junior Chess Championship Qualifiers, going undefeated in seven rounds to top Group A with six points—proving his chess brain is still on fire. Aditi Joshi, the reigning National Women’s Champ, took second with 5.5 points after losing just one game to Pitamber, still snagging the Best Female award. Alexander Zhang grabbed third, while Kataleya Sam tied hi...

West Indies Women’s cricket team gears up for a high-stakes three-match ODI series in Ireland, a crucial step toward World Cup qualification. Four Guyanese stars — Shemaine Campbelle, Mandy Mangru, Realeanna Grimmond, and Ashmini Munisar — headline the 15-player squad, with Grimmond stepping in for injured allrounder Chinelle Henry. After their surprise T20 World Cup semi-final run, the team is fo...

A 27-year-old security guard, Ormyous Vieira, faces murder charges after allegedly shooting and killing a 32-year-old gold miner, Ceton Courtman, at Sands Backdam along the Cuyuni River. The fatal altercation occurred Monday morning, and Courtman died at the Aurora Gold Mines Medical Centre. Vieira appeared in Bartica Magistrate’s Court, where he was remanded in custody without entering a plea; hi...

President Irfaan Ali is defending his private farm against claims of misconduct, insisting it’s been publicly known, legally developed, and fully accounted for — with no state favors or unpaid obligations. He directly refutes opposition accusations from Azruddin Mohamed, clarifies that farm lease terms are standard, and notes U.S.-imposed sanctions on Mohamed, not his government. Ali says he’s rec...

Guyana’s National Bureau of Standards is launching two new verification services starting July 13, 2026, to certify tint and sound level meters used by law enforcement and agencies—ensuring accurate, court-admissible measurements. Trained inspectors from the Bureau, Police Force, and EPA will conduct checks every six months, with fees set at $3,000 for private businesses, $20,000 for government ag...

The ‘Adopt-an-Orphanage’ initiative enters its fifth phase, bringing vital support to eleven children’s homes with funding for essentials like electricity, water, and phone bills—freeing up resources to prioritize kids’ development and well-being. Beyond basics, the program now includes health check-ups, eye exams, counseling, and recreational activities, ensuring every child experiences joy and h...

False alarm on the gas pipeline in Guyana’s West Coast Demerara — the pipeline isn’t active, so no gas is flowing, meaning no leak or rupture. ExxonMobil’s routine subsea inspection, underway since May 2026 and expected to last three months, sparked the confusion. MARAD and the EPA confirmed they investigated a minor anomaly found during checks and are conducting additional inspections as standard...

The Barbados Tridents are firing up for the 2026 CPL with a star-studded overseas lineup designed to dominate — featuring explosive Quinton de Kock, spin maestro Chris Green, deadly Mujeeb ur Rahman, versatile George Linde, and all-round dynamo Daniel Sams. Armed with power, spin, and pace, and playing at the legendary Kensington Oval, they’re poised to reclaim their glory under the revived Triden...

A new bill seeks to grant all former presidents equal benefits, sparking debate after the Attorney General revealed the 2015 law it replaces was ineffective and toothless—only applying retroactively to David Granger while ignoring others. The AG argues the 2019 law, later repealed, was politically motivated to undermine presidential dignity, and this new bill aims to restore fairness and respect f...

A shocking betrayal turned fatal: Yogeendra Sukhdeo, convicted of murdering his business partner Amit Singh in a botched robbery setup, received a life sentence with parole eligibility after 30 years. The chilling crime, committed in October 2023, involved a staged gold deal, blunt force trauma, and a body wrapped and hidden — all uncovered after Singh went missing. Sukhdeo confessed, led police t...

Guyana’s Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond urged global solidarity at the UN Chiefs of Police Summit, calling for urgent tech support, funding, and training for developing nations struggling to modernize policing amid rising cybercrime and digital forensics demands. Highlighting Guyana’s own digital transformation strategy, she warned that without international collaboration, small nations ris...

Ten daycare centers across Guyana just landed a major win—each getting $200,000 to upgrade facilities and boost early childhood education. Part of a national push to turn these centers into true Centers of Excellence, the grants from Guyana’s Childcare and Protection Agency are helping operators buy new equipment, furniture, and toys to create safer, more engaging spaces for kids. Operators are th...

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Prime Minister Mark Phillips rallied Americas defense leaders to unite against shared threats, stressing that regional security now demands collective action—not siloed strategies. He reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to peace, especially in resolving its border dispute with Venezuela through the ICJ, while warning that illegal mining, drug trafficking, and smuggling are exploiting weak borders. Unde...

Guyana is rallying global support to modernize policing in developing nations, calling for tech, training, and capacity-building as law enforcement faces new digital threats. Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond, at the UN Chiefs of Police Summit, highlighted Guyana’s own 2022-2026 strategy focused on intelligence, community ties, staff growth, infrastructure, data use, and professionalism. While...

A tragic head-on collision on Coverden Public Road claimed the life of 49-year-old Cheryl Skeete after a driver attempted a dangerous pass. The crash, occurring at 6:45 PM, left both vehicles destroyed and Skeete dead at the scene. The other driver, a 44-year-old man, is in critical but stable condition at the hospital. This heartbreaking incident underscores the deadly risks of risky overtaking o...

Dr. Vindhya Persaud, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, delivers a powerful message at the Early Childhood Development Conference: kids under two should have zero screen time. She explains that rapid brain development in early childhood demands undivided parental presence—not digital babysitting. With tech everywhere, she urges parents to be intentional, prioritizing real interaction...

Dr. Vindhya Persaud, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, delivers a powerful message at the Early Childhood Development Conference: kids under two should have zero screen time. She explains that rapid brain development in early childhood demands undivided parental presence—not digital babysitting. With tech everywhere, she urges parents to be intentional, prioritizing real interaction...

Fifteen-year-old chess prodigy Sachin Pitamber is crushing it at the National Junior Chess Championship Qualifiers, holding a perfect 4-0 record in Group A and outlasting National Women’s Champion Aditi Joshi in a grueling battle. With top nine qualifiers advancing to challenge the reigning champion, Pitamber leads Abel Fernandez Ciria and Alexander Zhang by half a point. Meanwhile, Group B is hea...