A 35-year-old motorcyclist lost his life on Sunday evening following a collision at the junction of the Mandela to Eccles Highway and Rome Access Road.
Dead is Andra Jnr Lewis, of Guyhoc Park, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
According to initial police enquiries, the accident occurred around 18:16 hrs and involved motorcycle CR 5455, ridden by Lewis, and motor lorry GAM 1442, driven by a 24-year-old man from D’Edward Village, West Coast Berbice.
Investigators said the motorcyclist was proceeding south along the eastern drive lane of the Mandela to Eccles Highway, while the lorry was travelling east along the northern drive lane of Rome Access Road. At the intersection, the driver of the lorry allegedly drove into the path of the motorcycle, resulting in a collision between the front of the bike and the left rear side of the truck.
Lewis sustained severe injuries in the crash. Emergency Medical Technicians were summoned, and a doctor on duty later pronounced him dead at the scene.
His body has since been taken to the Davis Memorial Crematorium and Funeral Home mortuary, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.
Police said a breathalyzer test conducted on the lorry driver showed no trace of alcohol. He remains in custody assisting with ongoing investigations.
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Developmental Tournament delivered an action-packed afternoon of emerging talent and competitive bouts last Saturday at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis Gym, with Harpy Eagles Boxing Gym emerging as the standout force.
Featuring boxers across multiple age and weight divisions, the event showcased the depth of grassroots boxing talent currently being nurtured across Guyana’s leading gyms, including Harpy Eagles, Pace and Power, New Amsterdam Boxing Academy (NABA), and Andrew Lewis Gym (ALG).
Harpy Eagles, under coach James ‘Sack’ Walcott, and just months after returning from six-year hiatus, was crowned Champion Gym.
The opening bout in the 23-26kg category saw Abu Barker of Harpy Eagles produce a clinical performance, stopping teammate Delroy Thomas, when the referee stopped the contest one minute, 20 seconds in the third round.
Barker’s composed finish set an early tone for his gym’s dominance.
Momentum continued in the 27-30kg division, where Omar Barker of Harpy Eagles secured a points victory over Nathan Sugrim in an evenly contested bout that highlighted the technical growth within the gym’s youth ranks.
In the 29-32kg match-up, Omarion Williams (Harpy Eagles) impressed with a rapid stoppage of Tyrese De Younge (Pace and Power), forcing the referee to stop the fight after just over one minute of action in round one.
Harpy Eagles’ dominance in the early card was further reinforced when Teroy Mullin defeated Terrel Matherson (Pace and Power) in just two rounds, after the referee stepped in.
Pace and Power and ALG fought back in the middle segment of the card.
Ukesh Persaud (NABA) edged Imhotep Vanderstoop (ALG) via split decision in a tightly contested 30-33kg bout, while Denzil Thomas (Harpy Eagles) responded with a second-round win over Kevin Klass (Pace and Power).
One of the more unusual results came in the 39-42kg division, where Delon Andrews (Harpy Eagles) was awarded a walkover victory over Kelon Mullin, adding another win to the Harpy Eagle tally.
Donovon Choy then delivered one of the quickest stoppages of the day, forcing a first-round stoppage against Marcus Vanderstoop in just 55 seconds.
The female bout in the 43-46kg category saw Makayla Ross (Pace and Power) secure a well-earned points victory over Kenisha Klass in a competitive display that highlighted the growing participation and quality in women’s boxing locally.
In the 47-50kg bout, Rommel George (Pace and Power) edged Josh Chester (ALG) on points, maintaining the competitive balance between the gyms.
Dyreck Springer (Pace and Power) earned a win by abandonment over Curtis McDonald (NABA) in the 61-64kg category, while Emmanuel Sandiford (Pace and Power) narrowly defeated Hotham Vancooten (NABA) via split decision in a closely fought contest.
Akeem Ross (Pace and Power) delivered another stoppage victory, this time in round two against Itavius Vanderstoop (ALG) in the 48-51kg division.
In the final bout of the main card, Emmanuel Campbell (Pace and Power) recorded a swift win over Jofes Jackson (NABA) after Jackson was forced to abandon in the opening round at 1:02s.
At the conclusion of the tournament, several standout performers were recognised for their excellence:
* Best School Age Boxer: Abu Barker (Harpy Eagles)
* Best Junior Boxer: Itavius Vanderstoop
* Best Youth Boxer: Jofes Jackson
* Best Gym: Harpy Eagles Boxing Gym
In a separate set of bouts, ALG also enjoyed success, including Lennox Lawrence picking up a victory over Cort Mahase (NABA), while Ken Harvey (ALG) stood out with a strong performance against Isiah Nurse (RHJ), earning recognition as Best Boxer of the tournament segment.
Other notable results included victories for Josiah Thambaran (RHJ), Ronaldo Hunte (ALG), Simeon Haymer (ALG), and Jofes Jackson (NABA), rounding out a competitive and balanced showing across participating clubs.
GBA President Steve Ninvalle presented food hampers to Best Boxers and announced that the next tournament will be held on May 16.
Police are investigating a brazen robbery under arms carried out on Monday afternoon at a business establishment along Diamond Public Road, East Bank Demerara.
The incident occurred at approximately 14:50 hrs and involved a business entity and a 43-year-old vendor from Providence.
According to preliminary reports, the woman was at the establishment with her family making a purchase when two masked men, dressed in orange jumpsuits, approached the cashier’s area. One of the suspects, armed with a handgun, reportedly ordered the cashier to step away from the register.
The second suspect, who was unarmed, then went behind the counter and began removing cash from the drawer, placing it into a haversack, while his accomplice stood guard. During the ordeal, the armed suspect also relieved the 43-year-old woman of her purse and cellphone.
Investigations revealed that the two men then moved downstairs, where two other accomplices were waiting on the ground floor. The group of four subsequently exited the building and escaped on two black Honda XR motorcycles without registration plates, heading north along Diamond Public Road.
Authorities said the business entity was robbed of approximately $4.14 million Guyana currency. The female victim also lost a black purse valued at $5,000, which contained $90,000 in cash, along with personal documents including her driver’s licence, identification card, and bank card.
Police say investigations into the incident are ongoing.
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has urged Guyanese to embrace unity, inclusivity, and shared responsibility as the nation observes Arrival Day 2026, while also preparing to celebrate 60 years of independence.
In his national message, the President reflected on Guyana’s historic journey, noting that six decades ago the country stepped onto the world stage as a free nation. He emphasized that independence was built on the sacrifices, dreams, and contributions of generations before the raising of the Golden Arrowhead.
Dr. Ali highlighted the foundational role of Guyana’s diverse peoples, paying tribute to Indigenous communities, described as the original stewards of the land, as well as the resilience of African ancestors who endured slavery. He also acknowledged the contributions of those who came later from various parts of the world and helped shape the nation’s identity.
Focusing on the significance of Arrival Day, the President drew attention to the post-emancipation period, when indentured labourers arrived from countries such as India, China, and Portugal. He noted that May 5 also marks the 188th anniversary of the arrival of the first group of East Indian indentured immigrants to Guyana.
He paid tribute to these immigrants and their descendants, recognizing their sacrifices and the enduring impact of their traditions, cultures, religions, and labour on national development. Despite facing hardship, separation, and injustice, many chose to make Guyana their home—building families, establishing communities, and contributing across agriculture, business, and social life.
Dr. Ali said one of the country’s greatest challenges since independence has been forging unity from its diversity. He stressed that the answer lies in building a nation where every heritage is respected, every voice is heard, and no citizen feels excluded.
The President also underscored the importance of shared prosperity, pointing to Guyana’s natural resources—including oil, gold, bauxite, agriculture, forests, and fisheries—as well as its human capital. He said these must benefit all citizens equitably.
“Arrival Day should not only be a day of remembrance, but a day of responsibility,” he stated, urging citizens to honour their ancestors not just by recalling their struggles, but by advancing the ideals of justice, equality, democracy, and the rule of law.
Looking ahead to Guyana’s diamond jubilee, Dr. Ali called on citizens to work together to build a society where every child has the opportunity to succeed and where national development includes everyone.
He concluded by encouraging unity and collective action, emphasizing that Guyana’s future depends on a shared commitment to progress and inclusion.
Guyana has told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Venezuela willfully and repeatedly violated provisional measure orders issued by the court, calling for “appropriate remedial measures” to be imposed on the Spanish-speaking nation.
International lawyer Edward Craven, who concluded Guyana’s first round of oral arguments on Monday in the Guyana v. Venezuela case, officially known as the Arbitral Award of 3 October 1899, urged judges of the court to order Venezuela to revoke the legislative, electoral and cartographic actions it has taken in defiance of the court’s provisional measures, beginning in December 2023.
British Barrister at Matrix Chambers in London, specialising in public international law, Edward Craven, one of the counsels representing Guyana at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
His request to the court includes the maps it has produced depicting the Essequibo as Venezuelan territory, the Organic Law passed to formally incorporate the region, and the elections it conducted there, all of which occurred after the court had explicitly ordered Caracas to refrain from altering the status quo.
“These measures are requested because Venezuela is under the obligation by way of reparation for its breaches of the provisional measures, to reestablish the situation which would, in all probability, have existed if those breaches had not been committed,” Craven reasoned.
Craven told the court that Venezuela has made no effort to conceal its defiance. In fact, a press release issued by the Venezuelan government less than 48 hours before the hearings opened reaffirmed that Caracas does not recognise the court’s jurisdiction and will not be bound by any decision it renders.
He outlined a pattern of repeated and escalating non-compliance. Following the court’s unanimous provisional measures order of December 1, 2023, which directed Venezuela to refrain from any action that would modify the situation, Venezuela held its consultative referendum just two days later, then declared the creation of a so-called state of Guyana Essequiba days after that.
When Guyana returned to the court in March 2025 after Venezuela announced plans to elect a governor and legislative council for the purported state, the court again responded unanimously, reaffirming its earlier order on May 1, 2025, and issuing a new specific measure barring Venezuela from conducting or preparing elections in the disputed territory.
Venezuela again defied the order outright. The following day, Caracas issued a communique rejecting it. By May 25, elections had been held, and the Venezuelan President proclaimed that the people had elected a government for the territory.
“Those borders are, of course, binding, and they create international legal obligations for Venezuela,” Craven said. “The orders plainly have been violated, and this calls for appropriate remedial measures.”
“An order in these terms is a logical, reasonable, and legally inescapable consequence of Venezuela’s breaches. There can be no possible suggestion that such an order would be impossible or disproportionately burdensome for Venezuela – on the contrary, it would be simple and entirely straightforward to comply with,” he argued further.
Craven is among several distinguished and reputable lawyers representing Guyana in the court case. Venezuela will present its oral arguments on the merits of the case on Wednesday (May 6, 2026).
The ICJ is expected to determine the validity of the 1899 Award and the legal boundary between Guyana and Venezuela at the conclusion of the hearings.
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has reaffirmed its commitment to “professionalism and integrity” after FIFA’s Ethics Committee issued a five-year ban to former General Secretary Ian Alves for sexual harassment.
In a decisive ruling, FIFA’s independent adjudicatory chamber found Alves guilty of abusing his position to harass female staff members.
Responding to the verdict, the GFF confirmed it had proactively reported the matter to the world governing body and maintained full cooperation throughout the investigation.
FULL STATEMENT BY THE GUYANA FOOTBALL FEDERATION:
“The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) acknowledges the decision of FIFA’s Adjudicatory Chamber of the Independent Ethics Committee to sanction Mr. Ian Alves.
The decision outlines findings of breaches of FIFA’s Code of Ethics and imposes a ban from all football-related activities, together with a financial penalty.
The GFF confirms that it formally reported this matter and fully cooperated with FIFA throughout the investigative process, in strict accordance with all applicable regulations and procedural requirements.
The Federation maintains a comprehensive framework of policies and codes of conduct that demand the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability from all staff and officials.
The GFF Council reiterates its zero-tolerance stance on any form of abuse of power or misconduct.
The GFF remains steadfast in its commitment to transparency, good governance, and the protection of the integrity of football in Guyana. “
FL Sport has indicated that registration for the fourth season of the One Guyana T10 tapeball tournament will officially open on May 8 for all four zones.
Registration for the 80-team, straight-knockout tournament is scheduled to go live on Friday, May 8.
Organisers have set the entry fee at G$35,000 per team, with forms available on the tournament’s social media platforms or by WhatsApp at +592 635 2235.
Tournament Director John Ramsingh emphasised the urgency of teams formalising their entries. While squad lists are not required at the initial sign-up stage, spots are strictly reserved on a first-come, first-served basis upon payment of the registration fee.
“A lot of teams have been calling to reserve spots, but you can only fully be in the Blast if you pay your registration fee,” Ramsingh stated. “There is no need to have your squads submitted as yet, but sign up early to secure your spot.”
The tournament is scheduled to bowl off on the weekend of August 8-9 in Berbice, with a 16-team cap for its opening leg. The action then moves to the East Bank/West Demerara zone on August 15-16, followed by the Essequibo zone on August 22-23.
In a strategic scheduling move, the tournament will observe a hiatus to accommodate preparations for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in Guyana.
Once the CPL concludes, the Blast will resume with a revamped, extended format for the Georgetown/East Coast Demerara zone.
Moving away from the traditional two-day compact schedule, this final zonal leg will span four playing dates: the Round-of-32 and Round-of-16 on September 26-27, followed by the quarterfinals and zone finals on October 3-4.
This structured build-up leads to the national grand finale on October 11, which will be hosted for the first time at the brand-new Anna Regina National Stadium in Region Two.
Ramsingh noted that while match venues are being finalised with a focus on premier facilities, admission for all fans will remain free of charge.
The financial stakes for Season IV have reached unprecedented levels, with FL Sport introducing a tiered payout structure. Each zone winner will pocket $500,000 and earn an automatic qualifying spot in the upcoming Global T10 Tapeball tournament.
Those winners will then advance to the National Finals to compete for a $2 million top prize. Under this revamped math, the national champion will walk away with $2.5 million, while the runner-up will earn $1.5 million.
In an effort to remain player-centred, rewards have been expanded to include teams that fall short of the podium. For the first time, losing quarter-finalists will receive $25,000, while losing semi-finalists and finalists at the zonal level will earn $50,000 and $200,000, respectively.
Individual brilliance will also be handsomely compensated. The tournament MVP is set to receive $150,000 and a motorbike, while the leading run-scorer and wicket-taker will each earn $100,000 plus a television.
Additional cash incentives are slated for the Player-of-the-Final, the best economy rate, and the highest strike rate.
A member of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) was injured on Monday after a military patrol came under gunfire while escorting civilian vessels along the country’s western border in Region Seven.
According to an official statement from the GDF, the incident occurred at approximately 11:30 hrs during a routine boat patrol operation between Makapa and Eteringbang. The patrol was providing security for three civilian boats transporting personnel and cargo when it encountered hostile fire in the vicinity of Black Water.
The GDF reported that its ranks immediately returned fire and executed evasive maneuvers to safely guide the convoy out of the area. During the exchange, one soldier sustained two gunshot wounds to the right leg.
The injured rank was promptly given first aid at the scene to stabilize his condition before being evacuated for advanced medical care. He is currently being transported to Georgetown, where he is expected to receive further treatment.
The Defence Force has not disclosed the identity of the attackers or the circumstances leading to the confrontation but emphasized that operations along the western border remain active and ongoing.
“The Guyana Defence Force continues to maintain an active operational presence along the western border,” the statement said. “The Force remains fully committed to the protection of its personnel and the safeguarding of Guyana’s territorial integrity.”
Authorities have not yet indicated whether additional security measures will be implemented following the incident.
The situation remains under assessment as the GDF continues its patrols in the region.
Malteenoes, Georgetown Cricket Club and Everest emerged with victories on Sunday when the Georgetown Cricket Association’s Enline Security Logistics Under-17, 50-over competition continued in the city.
At Malteenoes, a superb 133 from opener Shane Shivbarran was the foundation of the home team’s commanding 161-run win over GT XI after they posted 262-8, the highest total of the day.
Shane Shivbarran defends during his match-winning knock (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/May 3, 2026)
Next door at the Transport Ground, Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) pulled off a nail-biting seven-run win over the home side in a low-scoring thriller.
GCC skipper Ravaldo Pereira topscored with 35 in his team’s 136 and then returned with the ball to claim 3-18, bowling in tandem with fellow off-spinner Shahid Ramzan, who claimed the prized scalp of West Indies Under-19 player Shamar Apple to trigger a batting collapse.
Transport seemed well on course for victory with opener Emmanuel Lewis dominating an opening stand of 76 in 6.4 overs with Mickel Johnson, before the game made a dramatic turn.
Over at the Queen’s College Ground, Vinesh Kalpoo slammed 80 off 76 balls (5x4s, 7x6s) in Everest’s winning total of 216. He then returned to take 3-21 as Queen’s College responded with 67 all out.
Zahid Talkudar picked up 3-39 for GT XI (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/May 3, 2026)
SUMMARY: Malteenoes 262-8 from 50 overs (Shane Shivbarran 133, Kyle Gibson 31, Nathaniel Ramkellawan 27, Shane Kissoondeo 18; Zahid Talkudar 3-39, Ajay Kissoon 1-23, Jamal Samuels 1-24, Aditya Khan 1-33, Elija Mohamed 1-36) vs GT XI 101 all out from 35 overs (Extras 35, Ajay Kissoon 17, Tyrell King 16, Jamal Samuels 14*, Aaron Narine 10; Tyler Nedd 3-10, Nathaniel Ramkellawan 3-17, Joshua Budhram 2-12)
Opener Shivbarran was the glue that kept Malteenoes innings together, the right-hander facing 132 balls and hitting seven fours and four sixes in his maiden hundred.
It was an innings of great maturity as he took on the responsibility of ensuring his team got to a winning total. He got support from Kyle Gibson (31), Nathaniel Ramkellawan (27) and Shane Kissoondeo (18).
Bowling for GT XI, Zahid Talkudar took 3-39, while Ajay Kissoon (1-23), Jamal Samuels (1-24), Aditya Khan (1-33), Elija Mohamed (1-36) had one each.
Young seamer Tyler Nedd (3-10) and off-spin pair Ramkellawan (3-17) and Joshua Budhram (2-12) then skittled out GT XI for 101 in 35 overs, with extras contributing 35. Budhram was particularly impressive, with six of his 10 overs being maidens.
Ajay Kissoon (17), Tyrell King (16), Jamal Samuels (14*) and Aaron Narine (10) got starts for GT XI.
From left: Vijay Kalpu, Ravaldo Pereira, Trilok Nanan, Shahid Ramzan and Aaron Persaud of GCC (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/May 3, 2026)
SUMMARY: Georgetown Cricket Club 136 all out from 24.4 overs (Ravaldo Pereira 35, Trilok Nanan 24, Aaron Persaud 23, Vijai Kalpu 20; Reyaz Latif 4-53, Prosper Jacobus 2-11, Afraz Khan 2-13) vs Transport Sports Club 129 all out from 23.1 overs (Emmanuel Lewis 64, Shamar Apple 22; Ravaldo Pereira 3-18, Shahid Ramzan 2-10, Ethan Roopnarine 1-18, Aaron Persaud 1-20, Vijai Kalpu 1-58)
In a hotly-contested affair, Transport romped to an opening stand of 76 in 6.4 overs in pursuit of 137 against GCC, with national player Lewis blazing to 64 off 28 (9x4s, 3x6s).
After his dismissal, bowled by left-arm seamer Vijay Kalpu, the tempo dropped, but Transport remained in control at 109-3 in the 12th over with West Indies Under-19 player Shamar Apple growing in confidence.
Emmanuel Lewis (left) and Reyaz Latif were the standout performers for Transport (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/May 3, 2026)
However, in a dramatic turn of event Transport lost their last seven wickets for just 20 runs to fall seven runs short. National Under-15 all-rounder Shahid Ramzan sparked the collapse by having Apple caught on the long-on boundary for 22 off 21 (2x4s, 1×6).
Thereafter, wickets tumbled with skipper and off-spinner Ravaldo Pereira tightening the screws, bowling in tandem with Ramzan. Pereira ended with 3-18 off seven overs, while Ramzan had 2-10 off 6.1 overs.
Pereira earlier topscored with 35 off 29 (2x4s, 3x6s), Trilok Nanan made 24 off 34 (1×4), Aaron Persaud 23 off 27 (5x4s) and Kalpu 20 off 16 (1×4, 2x6s) in GCC’s 136 all out.
National Under-15 leg-spinner Reyaz Latif picked up 4-53 off seven overs, while seam pair Prosper Jacobus (2-11) and Afraz Khan (2-13) offered support.
Vinesh Kalpoo led Everest to victory with runs and wickets (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/May 3, 2026)
SUMMARY: Everest Cricket Club 216 all out from 39 overs (Vinesh Kalpoo 80, Extras 63, Savir Narine 35; Nathaniel Sukhnandan 4-17, Altaf Ali 3-51, Shiv Piterhadus 2-60) vs Queen’s College 67 all out from 25.2 overs (Extras 27, Emilio Singh 10; Vinesh Kalpoo 3-21, Brandon Brown 2-0, Ravindra Singh 2-9, Anek Haimnarine 2-14)
Kalpoo was in destructive form for Everest, blasting five fours and seven sixes in 80 off 76 balls in a total of 216 all out. Extras were a healthy 63, including 40 wides, while Savir Narine made 35 off 52 (3x4s, 1×6).
Queen’s College captain Nathaniel Sukhnandan was outstanding with his left-arm spin, claiming 4-17 off 10 overs, while Altaf Ali picked up 3-51 off nine.
Nathaniel Sukhnandan (right) and Altaf Ali combined for seven wickets for QC against Everest (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/May 3, 2026)
In reply, Queen’s College could only muster 67 all out from 25.2 overs with extras being a heathy 27, as Emilio Singh made 10.
Kalpoo capped a fine day with 3-21, while Brandon Brown (2-0), Ravindra Singh (2-9) and Anek Haimnarine (2-14) chipped in.
The Ministry of Public Works says recent damage to newly constructed sidewalks and drainage covers along Aubrey Barker Road and Diamond Back Road is not the result of faulty engineering or substandard materials, but rather improper use by motorists.
In a statement issued following technical investigations, the Ministry clarified that the infrastructure was built to standard and designed specifically for pedestrian use and light residential traffic.
According to the Ministry, the walkways function as reinforced drain covers capable of supporting pedestrians, cars, and SUVs accessing private properties, as well as short-term parking for light vehicles. However, officials have identified a growing pattern of misuse, particularly involving heavy-duty trucks, industrial vehicles, and machinery exceeding the intended load capacity.
“These structures are not designed to serve as heavy-duty haulage routes or industrial parking lots,” the Ministry stated, noting that excessive weight has led to cracking and, in some cases, complete structural failure.
The damage, the Ministry warned, creates safety risks and leads to unnecessary public expenditure on repairs. It also disrupts communities, often resulting in road closures or restricted access during rehabilitation works.
To prevent further deterioration, the Ministry is urging truck operators and contractors to seek alternative parking arrangements suitable for heavy vehicles. It also advised that during construction deliveries, trucks should remain on the main roadway and avoid mounting sidewalks.
Where heavy access is unavoidable, the Ministry recommends temporary protective measures, such as installing steel plates, to safeguard the infrastructure.
The Ministry emphasized that maintaining public infrastructure requires collective responsibility and warned that individuals found deliberately damaging these assets may be held financially liable for repairs.
