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West Indies and South Africa have received clarity on their travel home from India, with both sides still in Kolkata after being knocked out of the T20 World Cup over the last week.

They will leave in the early hours of Tuesday, March 10, on a charter flight to Johannesburg, with West Indies traveling on to Antigua from there.

The two sides were earlier expecting to leave on Sunday, March 8, but confirmation of the new date was given to them on Sunday afternoon.

Three members of South Africa’s squad – Keshav Maharaj, Jason Smith and George Linde – along with the entire management will leave India on Sunday itself, and head to New Zealand, where South Africa will play five T20Is starting on March 15.

The changing travel plans, caused by airspaces being closed or limited in West Asia following the crisis, have caused unhappiness in both camps.

West Indies have been in Kolkata since losing to India in the Super Eight on March 1, while South Africa have been unable to leave after defeat to New Zealand in the semi-final on March 4. West Indies coach Daren Sammy has been posting about his frustration on X. Several South African players, including Quinton de Kock and David Miller, have been vocal on Instagram.

For West Indies, there were reports on Thursday of a charter flight being arranged, but that plan didn’t come through either. A CWI statement the same day said the confirmation had come after “a high-level call” on Thursday involving CWI, ICC officials, a representative of the team management, and a representative of the players.

“CWI has remained in constant dialogue with the players, team management, and the International Cricket Council since their last match against India,” the statement said. “While the situation remains complex and fluid due to international airspace restrictions arising from security concerns in the Gulf region, CWI assures the public that every precaution is being taken to ensure the safe return of the team to the Caribbean.”

The England team left Mumbai on Saturday evening, travelling directly to London. (ESPNcricinfo)

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A 39-year-old woman is now dead and the suspect, her reputed husband is hospitalised after attempting suicide.

The News Room understands that Caslene Toney was stabbed to death at her Long Creek, Soesdyke- Linden Highway home on Sunday morning by her reputed husband Morris Hugh.

The two shared six children with the youngest being three-years-old.

They were involved in a common law relationship for many years which is described as abusive.

According to the Vice Chairperson of Tigerbone – Banakari, Catherine Alfred, on January 12 when the family found out about the abuse, Toney was taken to the police base on the Highway to file a report. However, she chose not to continue the matter.

“On January 12, her sister came to tell me what is happening. I even took her to the highway base where she would have admitted that this man beat me up with a cutlass and there were marks on her body but she said she don’t want the matter to proceed,” Alfred told the News Room.

Hugh also stabbed himself.

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Police have arrested three persons in connection with the discovery of firearms, an airsoft rifle and ammunition on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at about 09:00h during an intelligence-led operation conducted at Shea Village, South Rupununi.

Enquiries revealed that ranks acting on information received went to the home of a 53-year-old farmer of Shea Village, South Rupununi, where he was contacted along with his two sons, ages 20 and 22, who also reside at the address.

Searches were conducted on their persons and premises, during which the trio handed over two .22 rifles, one airsoft rifle, and fourteen (14) rounds of .22 ammunition.

Further checks were conducted in the kitchen, during which one 12-gauge double-barreled shotgun, along with five 12-gauge cartridges, were found.

The trio were questioned by ranks and stated that they were not holders of firearm licences.

They were arrested and escorted to the Aishalton Police Station and subsequently to the Lethem Police Station along with the suspected firearms and ammunition, which were lodged pending examination.

The suspects remain in police custody, assisting with investigations.

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President Dr Irfaan Ali said Guyana supports the strong action being taken by the United States of America against drug cartels in the western hemisphere.

Speaking during a Fox News interview on the sidelines of the Shield of the Americas Summit hosted by President Donald Trump, Dr Ali reminded that Caribbean and Latin American countries have long raised concerns about drug cartels.

According to him, these criminal operations frequently exploit the region’s Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) and border areas, exposing countries to transnational criminal networks.

“It’s an issue that has exposed the region, has given the region a bad name in terms of drugs. So, we support the strong action on drug cartel,” he reiterated before he said, “We have supported the charter to deal with transnational crime, especially the narco-terrorism and these cartels.”

He said the current approach involves more direct action to protect national borders, reducing criminal activity, and improving the region’s international reputation.

Guyana was among 13 countries from the Latin America and the Caribbean region that attended the inaugural “Shield of the Americas” summit in South Florida, United States.

There, Trump signed the declaration to create the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition committed to fighting drug trafficking.

See full proclamation below as published by the White House:

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

The United States, under my leadership, has demonstrated a sustained commitment towards achieving the dismantlement of cartels and foreign terrorists operating in the Western Hemisphere.  My Administration has designated a number of cartels and transnational gangs as foreign terrorist organizations and has since dedicated unprecedented resources towards their destruction.  These international entities control territories and commerce, extort political and judicial systems, wield arms and field military capabilities, and use assassinations and terrorism to achieve their ends.  In furtherance of our efforts, the Secretary of War established the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition, a pledge from military leaders and representatives from 17 countries demonstrating that the region is ready to operationalize hard power to defeat these threats to our security and civilization.  We will address these grave dangers by use of any necessary resources and legally available authorities, together with our partner nations.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim as follows:

(1)  Criminal cartels and foreign terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere should be demolished to the fullest extent possible consistent with applicable law.

(2)  The United States and its allies should coordinate to deprive these organizations of any control of territory and access to financing or resources necessary to conduct their campaigns of violence.

(3)  The United States will train and mobilize partner nation militaries to achieve the most effective fighting force necessary to dismantle cartels and their ability to export violence and pursue influence through organized intimidation.

(4)  The United States and its allies should keep external threats at bay, including malign foreign influences from outside the Western Hemisphere.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.

DONALD J. TRUMP

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On the sidelines of the inaugural “Shield of the Americas” summit in South Florida, United States, President Dr Irfaan Ali voiced his support for a better livelihood for the people of Cuba, saying “the status quo cannot remain.”

He was at the time engaged in an interview with journalist Aishah Hasnie on Fox News Live.

“In the case of Cuba, we have had many discussions at the CARICOM level… we had discussions recently with [US] Secretary [of State Marco] Rubio… and we all agree that the status quo cannot remain.”

“We agree that there must be an attempt to have this status quo changed and we all are aware that it will take time. It has to be incremental… there must be dialogue,” he added.

The President said importantly, the changes must lead to better livelihoods for citizens of the Caribbean island.

“…those changes must lead to the improvement of the people of Cuba, must lead to better conditions for the people of Cuba, must lead to a society in which the rule of law, in which democracy, in which freedom is celebrated. We have discussed this only recently at the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting,” the President noted.

Ali further told Fox News Live, “I think that is what the President [Donald Trump] is referring to a type of transition that allows the people of Cuba to benefit from prosperity and democracy.”

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The Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) on Saturday announced that the Rose Hall and Albion Estates have exceeded their combined weekly sugar production target marking a strong early performance for the First Crop of 2026, which commenced just two weeks ago.

In a statement, GuySuCo said the two estates produced a combined 2,457 tonnes of sugar, surpassing the target of 1,989 tonnes by 468 tonnes. The factories also recorded a Tonnes Cane to Tonnes Sugar (TCTS) ratio of 12.53 for the week, reflecting improving operational efficiency in the conversion of cane to sugar.

The achievement is particularly significant for Rose Hall which recorded its highest production figures since its reopening by the current Government in 2023.

The Estate Manager, Threbhowan Shiwprasad attributed the improvement to stronger collaboration and operational coordination across the estate.

“This improvement we see at Rose Hall is due to factory employees and field staff working closely as a team. It is all work that is showing better results. There has also been improvement in communication at all levels, the delivery of clean, fresh canes to the factory, and the proactiveness of staff members together with the engagement of workers, all of which are contributing to the improved results,” Shiwprasad said.

The First Crop of 2026 is expected to run until around the first week of May. At present, Albion, Rose Hall and Uitvlugt have commenced operation for the first crop, while Blairmont Estates is expected to come onboard during the new week.

GuySuCo noted that while the industry continues to confront labour shortages, estates have been able to capitalize on favourable weather conditions during the early weeks of the crop, which has supported field harvesting and factory operations.

The Corporation expressed optimism that these favourable conditions will continue through to mid May, allowing estates to maintain steady production.

Further, GuySuCo commended the management, staff and workers of Rose Hall and Albion Estates for their dedication and teamwork, and encouraged all estates to continue building on this momentum as the crop progresses.

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Police in Regional Division 9 are investigating the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis during an operation at Tabatinga, Lethem, Central Rupununi. The discovery was made between 15:30h and 16:30h on Friday, March 6, 2026.

According to police, ranks were conducting an operation at a business premises in the area when they observed a man arriving at the location in a suspicious manner. As such, the ranks approached him and carried out a search. A quantity of leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis was found in a side bag carried by the man.

Further checks were then conducted in an unoccupied building near the premises. During this search, police found a bulky black plastic bag containing several parcels with leaves, seeds and stems also suspected to be cannabis.

The suspect, a 23-year-old labourer of Mackenzie, Linden, was arrested and taken to the Lethem Police Station along with the suspected narcotics.

Police said the suspected cannabis found in the unoccupied building weighed 2,129 grammes. The suspected cannabis found on the suspect was weighed separately in his presence and amounted to 36 grammes.

The narcotics were lodged as investigations continue; the suspect remains in police custody.

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A fisherman is admitted at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was stabbed multiple times by his nephew on Friday, March 6, 2026, at about 18:35h at River View Sea Dam, Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

Police said the 32-year-old fisherman of River View Sea Dam, Ruimveldt, and the suspect who resides at the same address, were standing in the yard when an argument ensued between them.

During the altercation, the suspect allegedly armed himself with a sharp object, held onto the victim from behind and dealt him several stabs about his body.

The suspect then fled the area in an unknown direction.

The injured man was subsequently transported to the Georgetown public hospital, where he was examined by a doctor on duty and admitted in a stable condition.

Efforts are being made to apprehend the suspect as investigations continue.

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The President of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) is confident that the mandate to radically transform the South Dakota circuit will be completed as the nation prepares to host the historic GT Challenge de las Américas in July.

With just over three months until the high-performance GT3 series arrives on Guyanese soil, President Mohamad Shairaz Roshandin confirmed that the club has taken the “hard decision” to cancel existing events to ensure the “mammoth task” of modernisation is completed.

“We will get it done, there is no if, but, or maybe,” Roshandin told the News Room. “However, we have to cancel events to get it done. We can’t have an event and postpone the works; we have to keep working constantly to meet the deadline.”

The aggressive development programme includes:

• The Safety Wall: A mandatory solid cast concrete curb wall for high-speed protection.
• Dual-Lane Pit System: The installation of a dedicated “hot lane” for rapid entry/exit and a “pit lane” for on-the-spot repairs.
• Track Recapping: A complete resurfacing of the long straight to handle the immense downforce and speed of GT3 machinery.

The sheer volume of concrete and asphalt work required has already claimed the first casualty of the local racing season: the opening round of the National Circuit Racing Championship, originally set for April 12, has been shelved.

“The volume of work outlined to us by the GT3 organisers means we had to make that hard decision,” Roshandin explained. “We want to finish at least three weeks before the event so we can prepare and ensure the venue’s outlook is in its best state.”

“To host a GT challenge event, we need to put in a curb wall or a safety which is solid cast wall, that is mandatory; also we need to put in a hot lane and a pit lane – which is used for when the cars ar repaired on the spot in front of the pit, however the hot land is the one that you come in and exit back out of the pit”, the GMR&SC President explained.

“A lot of concrete work has to be done, and asphalt work. We want to improve the long straight that we have right now. We are looking to recap the entire straight.”

Guyana is scheduled to host the third round of the championship from July 11-12, 2026. The arrival of the GT Challenge de las Américas represents a significant step up for regional motorsport, bringing world-class drivers and manufacturers to the South American continent.

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Police are investigating two separate incidents in which firearms were found during operations in Georgetown and Berbice.

In the first incident, police in Regional Division 4 ‘A’ found a firearm during an operation at Laing Avenue, West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, between 01:15 hrs and 02:00 hrs on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Police said ranks acting on information received went to the area, where they saw a small crowd gathered on the southern side of the roadway. During the exercise, one man in the crowd was seen acting suspiciously.

Ranks approached the man, who allegedly walked to the northern side of the road and threw a handgun to the ground. The weapon was retrieved and identified as a Glock 19 9mm pistol with a magazine but no ammunition.

The suspect, a 30-year-old businessman of Laing Avenue, West Ruimveldt, was arrested and taken to the Ruimveldt Police Station along with the suspected firearm, which was lodged pending examination.

In the second incident, police in Regional Division 6 found a firearm and ammunition during an operation at No. 78 Village, Corriverton, Berbice, at about 08:30 hrs on Friday, March 6, 2026.

During the operation, a CANU intelligence officer searched a male passenger and his luggage after his arrival in Guyana from Suriname using the backtrack service.

Police said a cream-coloured side bag was opened, and a 9mm pistol was found along with two magazines and twenty-nine rounds of 9mm ammunition.

The suspect, a 25-year-old fisherman of Logwood, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was arrested and taken to the Springlands Police Station. The firearm and ammunition were processed and lodged as investigations continue.

Both suspects remain in police custody while investigations are ongoing.

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