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  • Draft list for US travel ban targets 43 countries

    Draft list for US travel ban targets 43 countries

    (The New York Times) The Trump administration is considering targeting the citizens of as many as 43 countries as part of a new ban on travel to the United States that would be broader than the restrictions imposed during President Trump’s first term, according to officials familiar with the matter.

    A draft list of recommendations developed by diplomatic and security officials suggests a “red” list of 11 countries whose citizens would be flatly barred from entering the United States. They are Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen, the officials said.

    The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive internal deliberations, cautioned that the list had been developed by the State Department several weeks ago, and that changes were likely by the time it reached the White House.

    Officials at embassies and in regional bureaus at the State Department, and security specialists at other departments and intelligence agencies, have been reviewing the draft. They are providing comment about whether descriptions of deficiencies in particular countries are accurate or whether there are policy reasons — like not risking disruption to cooperation on some other priority — to reconsider including some.

    The draft proposal also included an “orange” list of 10 countries for which travel would be restricted but not cut off. In those cases, affluent business travelers might be allowed to enter, but not people traveling on immigrant or tourist visas.

    Citizens on that list would also be subjected to mandatory in-person interviews in order to receive a visa. It included Belarus, Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan, Russia, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Turkmenistan.

    When he took office on Jan. 20, Mr. Trump issued an executive order requiring the State Department to identify countries “for which vetting and screening information is so deficient as to warrant a partial or full suspension on the admission of nationals from those countries.”

    He gave the department 60 days to finish a report for the White House with that list, meaning it is due next week. The State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has taken the lead, and the order said the Justice and Homeland Security Departments and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence were to assist with the effort.

    Spokespeople at several agencies declined to comment or did not respond to a request for comment. But the State Department previously said it was following Mr. Trump’s order and was “committed to protecting our nation and its citizens by upholding the highest standards of national security and public safety through our visa process,” while declining to specifically discuss internal deliberations.

    The Times and other news outlets reported this month that Afghanistan, which was not part of Mr. Trump’s first-term travel bans but fell to the Taliban when the U.S. withdrew its forces in 2021, was likely to be part of the second-term ban. But the other countries under consideration had been unclear.

    It is also not clear whether people with existing visas would be exempted from the ban, or if their visas would be canceled. Nor is it clear whether the administration intends to exempt existing green card holders, who are already approved for lawful permanent residency.

    The Trump administration this past week said it had canceled the green card of a Syrian-born former Columbia University graduate student of Palestinian descent, Mahmoud Khalil, because he had led high-profile campus protests against Israel’s war in Gaza that the government says were antisemitic, setting off a court fight over the legality of that move.

    Some of the countries on the draft red and orange lists were sanctioned by Mr. Trump in his first-term travel bans, but many are new. Some share characteristics with the earlier lists — they are generally Muslim-majority or otherwise nonwhite, poor and have governments that are considered weak or corrupt.

    But the reason several others were included was not immediately clear. Bhutan, for example, was proposed for an absolute ban on entry. The small Buddhist and Hindu country is sandwiched between China and India, neither of which were on any of the draft lists.

    The proposal to sharply restrict, if not outright ban, visitors from Russia raises a different issue. While the Russian government has a reputation for corruption, Mr. Trump has been trying to reorient U.S. foreign policy in a more Russia-friendly direction.

    A decision to include Venezuela could also disrupt a nascent thaw in relations that has been useful to Mr. Trump’s separate efforts to deport undocumented migrants.

    The proposal also includes a draft “yellow” list of 22 countries that would be given 60 days to clear up perceived deficiencies, with the threat of being moved onto one of the other lists if they did not comply.

    Such issues could include failing to share with the United States information about incoming travelers, purportedly inadequate security practices for issuing passports, or the selling of citizenship to people from banned countries, which could serve as a loophole around the restrictions.

    That list, the officials said, included Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Vanuatu and Zimbabwe.

    During Mr. Trump’s first term, courts blocked the government from enforcing the first two versions of his travel ban, but the Supreme Court eventually permitted a rewritten ban — one that banned citizens from eight nations, six of them predominantly Muslim — to take effect. The list later evolved.

    Soon after he became president in January 2021, Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued a proclamation revoking Mr. Trump’s travel bans, calling them “a stain on our national conscience” and “inconsistent with our long history of welcoming people of all faiths and no faith at all.”

    Mr. Trump’s executive order in January said he would revive the bans in order to protect American citizens “from aliens who intend to commit terrorist attacks, threaten our national security, espouse hateful ideology or otherwise exploit the immigration laws for malevolent purposes.”

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  • Australian Grand Prix: Norris takes pole with Hamilton eighth

    Australian Grand Prix: Norris takes pole with Hamilton eighth

    Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri made it a McLaren one-two in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton took eighth on his Ferrari debut.

    Norris and Piastri made life difficult for themselves with mistakes on their first laps in the final part of qualifying, but both produced strong laps on their final runs.

    Briton Norris beat Australian Piastri by 0.084 seconds as both knocked early pace-setter Max Verstappen’s Red Bull down to third in Melbourne.

    Verstappen improved on his final run despite brushing the gravel in the fast chicane at Turns Nine and 10 and ended up 0.385secs off the pace, but managed to stay ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell in fourth.

    Hamilton was 0.218secs slower than team-mate Charles Leclerc as the Ferraris took the fourth row behind the impressive Racing Bull of Yuki Tsunoda and Williams of Alex Albon.

    Alpine’s Pierre Gasly and Williams’ Carlos Sainz completed the top 10. (BBC)

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  • Guyana Rainforest Rangers to compete in West Indies ‘Breakout’ T20 League

    Guyana Rainforest Rangers to compete in West Indies ‘Breakout’ T20 League

    Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) are jointly launching the inaugural West Indies Breakout League, a new cricket tournament designed to spotlight emerging talent across the region.

    The competition is scheduled from April 25 to May 10, 2025, featuring six teams and 17 matches.

    All the games will occur at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad.

    The six participating teams are the Barbados Pelicans, Guyana Rainforest Rangers, Jamaica Titans, Leeward Islands Thunder, Trinidad & Tobago Legions, and the Windward Islands Infernos.

    Players eligible to participate must be under 30 years old or, at the start of the 2025 event, have limited professional experience—fewer than 40 List A T20 matches and fewer than 10 International T20s.

    This initiative aims to bridge the gap between domestic, CPL, and international cricket. Each team is closely associated with its local territorial board and a CPL franchise.

    The tournament will provide a crucial platform for the next generation of T20 stars, allowing them to showcase their skills and take significant steps in their careers.

    Miles Bascombe, CWI’s Director of Cricket, expressed his enthusiasm for the tournament, stating:“This tournament is a fantastic opportunity for the next wave of players to get the game time they need to push through to the next level and add depth in our T20 talent pool. We are delighted to collaborate with the CPL on this initiative, which promises to provide a strong platform for up-and-coming talent in the West Indies.”

    Pete Russell, CEO of Republic Bank CPL, echoed these sentiments, saying:“We are excited to join forces with Cricket West Indies to deliver a world-class and sustainable tournament. This initiative is not only an investment in the future of West Indies cricket but also a valuable opportunity for stakeholders to witness exceptional talent and great cricket.”

    The West Indies Breakout League is poised to become a key element in the region’s cricketing calendar, offering fans, players, and franchises a chance to play their part nurturing the next wave of cricketing stars.

    The fixtures for the 2025 West Indies Breakout League are as follows:

    • 25 Apr 2025 | 2:00 PM | Guyana Rainforest Rangers v Windward Islands Infernos
    • 25 Apr 2025 | 7:00 PM | Trinidad & Tobago Legions v Barbados Pelicans
    • 26 Apr 2025 | 2:00 PM | Jamaica Titans v Leeward Islands Thunder
    • 26 Apr 2025 | 7:00 PM | Trinidad & Tobago Legions v Guyana Rainforest Rangers
    • 29 Apr 2025 | 2:00 PM | Jamaica Titans v Guyana Rainforest Rangers
    • 29 Apr 2025 | 7:00 PM | Barbados Pelicans v Windward Islands Infernos
    • 30 Apr 2025 | 2:00 PM | Trinidad & Tobago Legions v Jamaica Titans
    • 30 Apr 2025 | 7:00 PM | Barbados Pelicans v Leeward Islands Thunder
    • 2 May 2025 | 2:00 PM | Jamaica Titans v Barbados Pelicans
    • 2 May 2025 | 7:00 PM | Leeward Islands Thunder v Trinidad & Tobago Legions
    • 4 May 2025 | 2:00 PM | Windward Islands Infernos v Trinidad & Tobago Legions
    • 4 May 2025 | 7:00 PM | Guyana Rainforest Rangers v Leeward Islands Thunder
    • 6 May 2025 | 2:00 PM | Barbados Pelicans v Guyana Rainforest Rangers
    • 6 May 2025 | 7:00 PM | Jamaica Titans v Windward Islands Infernos
    • 7 May 2025 | 7:00 PM | Leeward Islands Thunder v Windward Islands Infernos

    Playoffs

    • 9 May 2025 | 7:00 PM | Playoff – 2nd place vs 3rd Place
    • 10 May 2025 | 7:00 PM | Final – 1st place vs winner of Playoff

    ABOUT THE WEST INDIES BREAKOUT LEAGUE

    The West Indies Breakout League is a premier T20 cricket tournament designed to spotlight emerging talent from across the Caribbean.

    The league will feature teams representing the six territorial boards that comprise Cricket West Indies: Barbados Pelicans, Guyana Rainforest Rangers, Jamaica Titans, Leeward Islands Thunder, Trinidad & Tobago Legions and the Windward Islands Infernos.

    Eligibility for the league is limited to players aged 30 or under at the start of the 2025 tournament who have played fewer than 40 List A T20 matches and fewer than 10 T20 Internationals, ensuring a focus on developing new talent.

    Each team is closely affiliated with a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise, providing players with an opportunity to showcase their skills on a larger stage and progress their cricketing careers. (CWI)

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  • Joint statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Charlevoix

    Joint statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Charlevoix

    Statement

    March 14, 2025 – Charlevoix, Quebec – Global Affairs Canada

    1. We the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met in Charlevoix on March 12 to 14, 2025.

    Ukraine’s long-term prosperity and security

    2. We reaffirmed our unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity and right to exist, and its freedom, sovereignty and independence.

    3. We welcomed ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire, and in particular the meeting on March 11 between the U.S. and Ukraine in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We applauded Ukraine’s commitment to an immediate ceasefire, which is an essential step towards a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in line with the Charter of the United Nations.

    4. We called for Russia to reciprocate by agreeing to a ceasefire on equal terms and implementing it fully. We discussed imposing further costs on Russia in case such a ceasefire is not agreed, including through further sanctions, caps on oil prices, as well as additional support for Ukraine, and other means. This includes the use of extraordinary revenues stemming from immobilized Russian Sovereign Assets. We underlined the importance of confidence-building measures under a ceasefire including the release of prisoners of war and detainees—both military and civilian—and the return of Ukrainian children.

    5. We emphasized that any ceasefire must be respected and underscored the need for robust and credible security arrangements to ensure that Ukraine can deter and defend against any renewed acts of aggression. We stated that we will continue to coordinate economic and humanitarian support to promote the early recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine, including at the Ukraine Recovery Conference which will take place in Rome on July 10-11, 2025.

    6. We condemned the provision to Russia of military assistance by DPRK and Iran, and the provision of weapons and dual-use components by China, a decisive enabler of Russia’s war and of the reconstitution of Russia’s armed forces. We reiterated our intention to continue to take action against such third countries.

    7. We expressed alarm about the impacts of the war, especially on civilians and on civilian infrastructure. We discussed the importance of accountability and reaffirmed our commitment to work together to achieve a durable peace and to ensure that Ukraine remains democratic, free, strong and prosperous.

    Regional peace and stability in the Middle East 

    8. We called for the release of all hostages and for the hostages’ remains held by Hamas in Gaza to be returned to their loved ones. We reaffirmed our support for the resumption of unhindered humanitarian aid into Gaza and for a permanent ceasefire. We underscored the imperative of a political horizon for the Palestinian people, achieved through a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that meets the legitimate needs and aspirations of both peoples and advances comprehensive Middle East peace, stability and prosperity. We noted serious concern over the growing tensions and hostilities in the West Bank and calls for de-escalation.

    9. We recognized Israel’s inherent right to defend itself consistent with international law. We unequivocally condemned Hamas, including for its brutal and unjustified terror attacks on October 7, 2023, and the harm inflicted on the hostages during their captivity and the violation of their dignity through the use of ‘handover ceremonies’ during their release. We reiterated that Hamas can have no role in Gaza’s future and must never again be a threat to Israel. We affirmed our readiness to engage with Arab partners on their proposals to chart a way forward on reconstruction in Gaza and build a lasting Israeli-Palestinian peace.

    10. We expressed our support for the people of Syria and Lebanon, as both countries work towards peaceful and stable political futures. At this critical juncture, we reiterated the importance of Syria’s and Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We called unequivocally for the rejection of terrorism in Syria. We condemned strongly the recent escalation of violence in the coastal regions of Syria, and called for the protection of civilians and for perpetrators of atrocities to be held accountable. We stressed the critical importance of an inclusive and Syrian-led political process. We welcomed the commitment by the Syrian interim government to work with the OPCW in eliminating all remaining chemical weapons.

    11. We stressed that Iran is the principal source of regional instability and must never be allowed to develop and acquire a nuclear weapon. We emphasized that Iran must now change course, de-escalate and choose diplomacy. We underscored the threat of Iran’s growing use of arbitrary detention and foreign assassination attempts as a tool of coercion.

    Cooperation to increase security and resilience across the Indo-Pacific 

    12. We reiterated our commitment to upholding a free, open, prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific, based on sovereignty, territorial integrity, peaceful resolution of disputes, fundamental freedoms and human rights.

    13. We remain seriously concerned by the situations in the East China Sea as well as the South China Sea and continue to oppose strongly unilateral attempts to change the status quo, in particular by force and coercion. We expressed concern over the increasing use of dangerous maneuvers and water cannons against Philippines and Vietnamese vessels as well as efforts to restrict freedom of navigation and overflight through militarization and coercion in the South China Sea, in violation of international law. We emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. We encouraged the peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues and reiterated our opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion. We also expressed support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in appropriate international organizations.

    14. We remain concerned with China’s military build-up and the continued, rapid increase in China’s nuclear weapons arsenal. We called on China to engage in strategic risk reduction discussions and promote stability through transparency.

    15. We emphasized that China should not conduct or condone activities aimed at undermining the security and safety of our communities and the integrity of our democratic institutions.16. We expressed concerns about China’s non-market policies and practices that are leading to harmful overcapacity and market distortions. We further called on China to refrain from adopting export control measures that could lead to significant supply chain disruptions. We reiterated that we are not trying to harm China or thwart its economic growth, indeed a growing China that plays by international rules and norms would be of global interest.

    16. We demanded that the DPRK abandon all its nuclear weapons and any other weapons of mass destruction as well as ballistic missile programs in accordance with all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. We expressed our serious concerns over, and the need to address together, the DPRK’s cryptocurrency thefts. We called on DPRK to resolve the abductions issue immediately.

    17. We denounced the brutal repression of the people of Myanmar by the military regime and called for an end to all violence and for unhindered humanitarian access.

    Building stability and resilience in Haiti and Venezuela

    18. We strongly denounced the ongoing horrifying violence that continues to be perpetrated by gangs in Haiti in their efforts to seize control of the government. We reaffirmed our commitment to helping the Haitian people restore democracy, security and stability, including through support to the Haitian National Police and Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission and an increased role for the UN. We expressed support for Haitian authorities’ efforts to create a specialized anti-corruption jurisdiction that complies with the highest international standards.

    19. We reiterated our call for the restoration of democracy in Venezuela in line with the aspirations of the Venezuelan people who peacefully voted on July 28, 2024, for change, the cessation of repression and arbitrary or unjust detentions of peaceful protestors including youth by Nicolas Maduro’s regime, as well as the unconditional and immediate release of all political prisoners. We also agreed Venezuelan naval vessels threatening Guyana’s commercial vessels is unacceptable and an infringement of Guyana’s internationally recognized sovereign rights. We reaffirmed respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations as an enduring value.

    Supporting lasting peace in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    20. We unequivocally denounced the ongoing fighting and atrocities in Sudan, including sexual violence against women and girls, which have led to the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and the spread of famine. We called for the warring parties to protect civilians, cease hostilities, and ensure unhindered humanitarian access, and urged external actors to end their support fueling the conflict.

    21. We condemned the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the resulting violence, displacement and grave human rights and international humanitarian law violations. This offensive constitutes a flagrant disregard of the territorial integrity of the DRC. We reiterated our call for M23 and the Rwanda Defence Force to withdraw from all controlled areas. We urged all parties to support the mediation led by the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community, to promote accountability for human rights abuses by all armed actors, including M23 and the FDLR, and to commit to a peaceful and negotiated resolution of the conflict, including the meaningful participation of women and youth.

    Strengthening sanctions and countering hybrid warfare and sabotage

    22. We welcomed efforts to strengthen the Sanctions Working Group focused on listings and enforcement. We also welcomed discussions on the establishment of a Hybrid Warfare and Sabotage Working Group, and of a Latin America Working Group.

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  • Tucber Park CC disappointed with non-selection of spinner to national U-15 squad

    Tucber Park CC disappointed with non-selection of spinner to national U-15 squad

    PRESS RELEASE FROM TUCBER PARK CRICKET CLUB: 

    “The Executives and members of the Tucber Park Cricket Club (TPCC) are extremely disappointed with Joshua Thomas’s non-selection to the Guyana under-15 team, although he was the joint-leading wicket-taker in the just-concluded GCB Under-15 Inter-County Super50 tournament.

    Thomas, a left-arm ‘chinaman’ spinner, a skill rarely seen since the invention of the game, performed exceptionally well throughout the tournament claiming 4-37 against Berbice, 3-46 against Demerara and 2-43 against Essequibo to finish the tournament with 9 wickets.
    He was level with another wrist spinner (right arm leg spin) Reyaz Latif who also took 9 wickets in the tournament.

    With regional cricket allocating bonus points at the youth level for wrist spinners and fast bowlers, it would be justifiable to select both given the opportunity to earn more bonus bowling points during the tournament, a key factor which has determined the winner of regional tournaments in the past.

    While TPCC feels slighted by this non-selection, the club hopes that such a special talent be nurtured for the future.

    To young Joshua Thomas, continue to work hard on all aspects of your game as the journey has now only begun.”

    Editor’s Note: Joshua Thomas was named among six reserve players for the tournament

    The squad reads: Justin Dowlin, Lomar Seecharran, Luke Amsterdam, Shahid Ramzan, Arif Bacchus, Richard Ramdeholl, Nathaniel Ramsammy, Jathniel Nurse, Usain Fredericks, Brandon Henry, Reyaz Latif, Patrice Fraser, Rafael McKenzie and Prosper Jacobus.

    The reserve players are: Khush Seegobin, Joshua Thomas, Bomesh Lall, Nathan Bishop, Tameshwar Deonandan and Tyrese McPherson.

    Yeuraj Khemraj has been appointed Coach, while Yogeshwar Lall is the Manager.

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  • President’s College triumphs in thrilling end to National Secondary Schools Championships

    President’s College triumphs in thrilling end to National Secondary Schools Championships

    President’s College has been crowned champions of the inaugural National Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships 2025, after three days of intense competition at the National Track and Field Centre, West Coast Demerara.

    The final standings saw President’s College secure 257 points, narrowly edging out pre-tournament favourites MacKenzie High School, who finished with 253.50 points.

    Christianburg Wismar Secondary (197.33 points), St. Ignatius Secondary (129 points), and Mahaicony Secondary School (100 points) completed the top five.

    Meanwhile, Skylar Charles, representing Vreed-en-Hoop Secondary, cemented his reputation as a formidable sprinter, completing a double victory in the U-20 category.

    Charles clocked 21.63 seconds in the 200m, adding to his earlier 100m triumph. His performance has positioned him as a strong contender for the upcoming CARIFTA Games in Trinidad.

    Kaidon Persaud of Linden Technical Foundation responded with a strong showing in the boys’ U-20 800m, winning in 1:58.33s. Jonathan Bristol (2:03.52s) and Mikael Antigua (2:08.14s) finished second and third respectively.

    Donnel Fraser of MacKenzie High School continued her impressive form, winning the girls’ 800m in 2:35.65s, adding to her collection of titles. Vannytta Francis (2:39.84s) and Amelia Dover (2:48.43s) completed the podium.

    In the field events, Joey Ghanie secured victory in the boys’ U-20 Javelin with a throw of 48.03m. Emmon Goodluck (47.70m) and Samuel Ramitt took second and third place.

    Deshawn Europe of De Willem Secondary won the boys’ under-15 800m in 2:20.27s, with Nashaun Rigby (2:21.74s) and Rashad Changlee (2:23.79s) securing second and third.

    A highlight of the final day was Areanna Bart’s victory in the girls’ U-15 800m. The Stewartville Secondary athlete, celebrating her birthday, won in 2:36.10s despite challenging rainy conditions.

    Anya Rose (2:40.72s) and Malia Young (2:42.84s) followed behind.

    The championships, which emphasised school participation, provided a platform for young athletes to showcase their talent and experience competitive athletics.

    President’s College’s victory marks a significant achievement and highlights the depth of talent within Guyana’s school sports system.

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  • Phagwah 2025: President Ali calls for unity, humility and collective joy

    Phagwah 2025: President Ali calls for unity, humility and collective joy

    See below fully message of Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana, on the occasion of Phagwah 2025

    When We Rise Together, We Shine Brighter

    I extend joyous greetings to all Guyanese, but especially our Hindu brothers and sisters here in Guyana and in the diaspora, on the sacred and celebratory festival of Phagwah.

    Phagwah, known as the festival of colours, and celebrated with vigorous revelry and exuberance, has become a symphony of joy, a kaleidoscope of colours and a celebration of life itself! It is a time when barriers dissolve, laughter echoes, and hearts connect. As the various hues of powders fill the air, so too does the spirit of love, equality, and renewal.

    At its core, Phagwah is an affirmation of the victory of good over evil. The burning of Holika is not just a ritual—it is a powerful reminder that righteousness always triumphs, and arrogance will always crumble at the feet of humility. Just as Prahlad’s devotion to Lord Vishnu prevailed, so too must we stand firm in our convictions.

    This year, as we celebrate Phagwah, our nation stands tall, reaping the fruits of growth and progress. But let us remember: true prosperity is not measured in wealth, but in the upliftment of all. Success is sweeter when shared; joy is brighter when inclusive.

    When we drench each other in colours, we are making a bold statement: In this moment, there is no rich or poor, no powerful or weak—only brothers and sisters, equal in celebration and in dignity. This is why wealth and prosperity should never breed arrogance; it should inspire humility, gratitude, and collective joy.

    Phagwah’s festive spirit reminds us that life is best savoured in love and laughter. True joy is to be found not in obsession with ostentation but in the simple moments of kindness and love. Let this Phagwah remind us that happiness is not about what we have—it’s about what we are.

    The burning of Holika calls us to action: to burn away greed, extinguish envy, vanquish selfishness, and reduce egotism. Let us all aspire to be ambassadors of kindness, warriors of compassion, and champions of generosity. When we rise together, we shine brighter!

    This Phagwah, let us paint our hearts with humility, colour our minds with gratitude, and drench our souls in generosity. Let us build a nation where prosperity is not a privilege, but a promise to all.

    Happy Phagwah to all! Let the colors of unity, love, and shared prosperity shine forever!

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  • Woman arrested for fraud after collecting millions, promising to deliver house lots

    Woman arrested for fraud after collecting millions, promising to deliver house lots

    A 28-year-old woman, Areefa Paul, has been arrested on charges of obtaining money by false pretence after allegedly deceiving three victims with promises of house lots.
    Paul, an unemployed resident of Lot 721 Plantation Best, West Coast Demerara, is facing accusations of scamming individuals out of large sums of money between November 2024 and September 2024.
    The three victims, all women, had been promised house lots in various locations on the East Coast of Demerara. The first victim, a 33-year-old hairdresser from Non Pareil, ECD, paid Paul $1.6 million for a house lot at Montrose, ECD.
    The second victim, a 23-year-old woman from Sophia, handed over $600,000 on July 18, 2024, for a lot at the Young Professional Scheme in Le Ressouvenir, ECD. Lastly, a 49-year-old goldsmith from Sophia was duped into giving $2.6 million between January and September 2024, also for a lot at Le Ressouvenir.
    All three victims initially encountered Paul on Facebook, where she claimed to be employed at the Ministry of Housing and offered assistance in securing house lots. Believing her, they handed over the money, only to discover later that they had been scammed.
    The breakthrough came when the victims spotted Paul at the Ministry of Housing on the afternoon of Thursday, March 13, 2025. The victims alerted the authorities, and Enforcement Investigation Officer Hansel Elliot quickly arrested Paul, who was subsequently taken into police custody.
    The police have confirmed that investigations into the case are ongoing. Paul remains in custody as further inquiries are conducted.

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  • Drug Bust at Laparkhan Wharf: Almost 11lbs of marijuana seized

    Drug Bust at Laparkhan Wharf: Almost 11lbs of marijuana seized

    In a well-coordinated, intelligence-led operation on Thursday, police officers from the Special Branch headquarters successfully uncovered 10.55lb (4.79 kilograms) of marijuana at Laparkhan Wharf.
    The operation took place at the Laparkhan Shipping Company’s wharf, located at the intersection of Lombard and Broad Streets in Charlestown. Officers conducted a thorough search of a blue jumbo barrel that had been sealed and shipped from Junior Skeet, based in Brooklyn, New York, USA, to Clive James of Durban Street, Lodge.
    During the search, which was carried out in the presence of a 32-year-old Customs Officer, nine sealed transparent plastic bags marked with the words ‘California TRACKSTR’ were found. These bags, which were hidden among clothing and sneakers, contained a mixture of leaves, seeds, and stems, suspected to be cannabis.
    The barrel, along with the suspected drugs, was transported to the Crime Laboratory at CID Headquarters, where it was processed, photographed, and weighed. The total weight of the suspected marijuana was confirmed to be 10.55lb (4.79 kilograms).
    The narcotic substance has been placed in separate evidence bags, sealed, and marked for further analysis at the Forensic Laboratory.
    Meanwhile, the barrel containing the clothing has been secured at the Ruimveldt Police Station for safekeeping. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the matter, with checks being made for Clive James, the recipient of the shipment.

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  • FOUR-DAY: Imlach and Savory lead Harpy Eagles fightback against Volcanoes

    FOUR-DAY: Imlach and Savory lead Harpy Eagles fightback against Volcanoes

    Skipper Tevin Imlach and Kemol Savory added an unbroken 85 for the fourth wicket to stabilise Guyana Harpy Eagles innings by stumps on Day Two against the Windward Islands Volcanoes at the National Stadium, Providence.

    Thursday was another rain-affected day in the fifth round match of the West Indies Four-Day Championship, and Harpy Eagles ended on 159-3, responding to Volcanoes first innings score of 213.

    Kemol savory drives down the ground (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/March 13, 2025)

    Harpy Eagles were in early trouble at 74-3 with Matthew Nandu (8), Raymond Perez (33) and Kevlon Anderson (21) all back in the dugout.

    Imlach and Savory then dug deep in the final session to lift the Harpy Eagles and keep the Volcanoes bowlers at bay.

    Savory is not out on 46 off 78 (4x4s) and Imlach on 40 off 70 (2x4s).

    Tevin Imlach plays an elegant drive (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/March 13, 2025)

    Earlier, Volcanoes, resuming on 77-2, collapsed from a position of relative strength at 125-2, as Harpy Eagles’ spin trio Veerasammy Permaul (4-55), Gudakesh Motie (3-44) and Kevin Sinclair (2-54) combined for nine wickets.

    Opener Jeremy Solozano made 83 off 142 (10x4s), skipper Alick Athanaze 39 off 71 (4x4s, 1×6) and Sunil Ambris 33 off 52 (4x4s).

    Below are the summarised scores from the other fifth round games

    At Kensington Oval: Barbados Pride 86 all out from 26.2 overs (Kemar Roach 21, Shai Hope 16; Anderson Phillip 4-36, Joshua James 3-8, Jayden Seales 2-32) and 121 all out from 45.4 overs (Roston Chase 41, Shai Hope 20; Joshua James 3-16, Khary Pierre 2-11, Anderson Phillip 2-38, Jayden Seales 2-50) lost to Trinidad and Tobago Red Force 263 all out from 83.4 overs (Kamil Pooran 60, Amir Jangoo 56; Jason Holder 5-52) by an innings and 56 runs

    At Sir Vivian Richards Stadium: Leeward Islands Hurricanes 425 all out from 98.5 overs (Jewel Andrew 122, Justin Greaves 104, Karima Gore 65; Chemar Holder 5-107) and 94-1 (Kadeem Henry 41, Mikyle Louis 34*) lead Combined Campuses and Colleges 170-9 from 44 overs (Romario Greaves 39; Alzarri Joseph 6-35) by 349 runs

    At Coolidge Cricket Ground: Jamaica Scorpions 375 all out from 92.2 overs (John Campbell 101, Javelle Glenn 68, Odean Smith 51, Brad Barnes 50; Jediah Blades 4-64) and 110-2 from 23 overs (Brandon King 58*; Johann Layne 2-16) lead vs West Indies Academy 211 all out from 46.5 overs (Carlon Bowen-Tuckett 57, Mbeki Joseph 54; Brad Barnes 3-25, Ojay Shields 3-40) by 274 runs

     

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