Intense rainfall over the past several weeks has left hundreds of acres of farmland and households along Mahaicony Creek in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) severely affected.
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday visited the affected communities, including Branch Road, Mahaicony, to assess conditions on the ground and meet directly with affected farmers and residents.
“I am here to speak to you and to listen to you mostly on some of the challenges [and] some of the things that [are] working,” the president told farmers.
President Ali acknowledged that while water volumes this time exceed those seen during the 2021 floods, the condition is less severe, a reflection, he said, of the drainage investments made since then.
An aerial view of farmlands affected by the intense rainfall
“We are in a better position now because of the investment we have made already,” President Ali said, adding that the completion of the Hope Like Canal would bring further improvement to the area.
He also directed the Regional Chairman, Ricardo Dwain, Vice Chair Kleon Lindey, and the newly appointed Regional Executive Officer (REO), Mary Samaroo, to visit the creek on a monthly basis, insisting that officials must engage communities regularly and not remain confined to their offices.
Interventions were already underway on the ground. NDIA Chairman Lionel Wordsworth said five excavators had been deployed to help farmers raise dams, open runways and install culverts, while 18 farmers were engaged to use their own tractors to assist in removing floodwaters.
President Ali was accompanied by the Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Vikash Ramkisson, NDIA Chairman Lionel Wordsworth and regional officials
A pump was relocated from Garden Table to the Mahaicony Creek river mouth, and a new pump was also deployed to the affected area. Equipment was additionally dispatched to raise the embankment along the Jagdeo Canal, a 15,000-acre stretch extending to the frontlands.
President Ali committed to three further interventions for farmers at Branch Road. They include rehabilitation of kokers (sluices), increasing pump capacity, and clearing of the main drainage canals.
Also accompanying the President were Minister of Education Sonia Parag and Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture Vikash Ramkisson. [DPI]
The New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to snatch a 105-95 victory at the San Antonio Spurs in the opening game of the NBA Finals.
Jalen Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the final quarter as the Knicks scored 11 points without reply to surge clear in the final two minutes.
With their 12th win in a row, the Knicks matched the second best all-time post-season streak set by the Spurs in 1999.
That was in the Knicks’ most recent appearance in the best-of-seven Finals, when the Spurs beat them to the title.
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) has taken another significant step in its efforts to revive boxing within the nation’s prison system, with President Steve Ninvalle on Wednesday handing over a quantity of boxing equipment to the Republican Boxing Gym.
The presentation was made to former national champion and current prison boxing coach Wincel Thomas, who was accompanied by Prison Officer Adrian Thomas, as preparations intensify for the return of the Republican Boxing Gym to national competition.
The donation is expected to play a crucial role in helping the prison-based gym prepare for next month’s National Novices Championships, where it is set to make its first appearance after a lengthy hiatus from the local boxing scene.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Ninvalle said the equipment would provide much-needed support for a programme that has historically played an important role in rehabilitation and reform within the prison system.
“This equipment will certainly go a long way in helping to re-establish a very important arm of the Guyana Boxing Association. The prison boxing programme has always been more than competition; it has been about reform, discipline and creating opportunities for individuals to positively transform their lives,” Ninvalle stated.
The presentation forms part of a broader initiative being spearheaded by the GBA under Ninvalle’s leadership to reintroduce organised boxing within the nation’s correctional facilities.
Recently, the Association renewed efforts to revive prison boxing through a strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs, headed by the Honourable Oneidge Walrond.
The initiative followed a meeting between Ninvalle and Minister Walrond, during which both parties discussed the reintegration of boxing as a key component of the Ministry’s wider prison reform and rehabilitation agenda.
The move represents a return to a programme that previously delivered tangible results by using sport as a vehicle for personal development and rehabilitation.
Ninvalle described his discussions with the Minister as productive and encouraging, noting that her professional background as an Attorney-at-Law and former Magistrate allowed for a shared understanding of the positive impact sport can have on inmates.
“It was a very engaging and meaningful discussion,” Ninvalle stated, adding, “Minister Walrond fully understands the role sport can play in reforming lives, particularly within the prison system, and she was very receptive to the idea of bringing boxing back as a structured and impactful programme.”
“We’ve had success stories of boxing in the prisons and how much the sport has helped to transform the lives of those behind bars upon their release. Many of them are still involved in the sport,” Ninvalle said.
Despite producing several success stories over the years, the prison boxing programme experienced numerous challenges that eventually led to its dormancy.
The GBA is now seeking to reverse that trend with renewed governmental support and a structured development plan.
Importantly, he stressed that the return of prison boxing must be viewed primarily as a rehabilitation initiative.
“We want the prison boxing programme to be seen as a genuine reform initiative, one that gives individuals a second chance, a sense of purpose, and a pathway back into society. Prison should not represent the end of life’s opportunities, but rather a point where meaningful change can begin,” he explained.
According to Ninvalle, Minister Walrond has pledged the Ministry’s full support for the programme and is committed to establishing the structures necessary for its long-term sustainability.
“The Minister was very clear in her support. She is keen on putting the framework in place not only for participation at the Novices Championships, but also for long-term development, ensuring that inmates benefit from coaching, mentorship, and other GBA programmes,” Ninvalle
An authoritative batting display anchored by Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, followed by a suffocating spin squeeze and Dushmantha Chameera’s reverse-swinging death burst, propelled Sri Lanka to a 41-run victory over West Indies at Sabina Park.
The result gives the visitors a 1-0 lead in a three-match series that carries weight far beyond a standard bilateral trophy.
There is a distinct undercurrent of tension and heat to this series. Qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup is firmly on the line, and both sides harbour the fresh, painful scars of what it feels like to be left out of a major international showpiece.
Both were missing from the last Champions Trophy, and West Indies had to endure the ultimate heartbreak of missing out on the 2023 World Cup entirely.
By March 31, 2027, the eight highest-ranking teams—excluding automatic qualifiers and co-hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe—will secure direct passage to the main event. Those left on the outside will be forced to fight through the global qualifier.
Currently sitting sixth in the ODI rankings, Sri Lanka took a valuable step toward consolidating their safety, while ninth-ranked West Indies missed an opportunity to kickstart their climb into that coveted top eight.
Opting to bowl first, the West Indies struggled early on to find the consistency needed on a warm Kingston morning.
While Jayden Seales managed to end the experimental opening promotion of Kamindu Mendis early, it only brought skipper Kusal Mendis to the crease.
Alongside a serene Nissanka, the pair seamlessly dismantled the host’s bowling plans with a fluid 136-run partnership for the second wicket. Kusal was the aggressor, punishing anything short or wide to bring up a scorching 42-ball half-century, studded with four towering sixes.
Nissanka played the steady accumulator, timing his cuts beautifully on his way to a top-score of 79.
Though both set batters fell in quick succession—Mendis hitting a Matthew Forde full toss straight to short fine leg and Nissanka brilliantly caught by a juggling Shai Hope off Roston Chase—the foundation had been laid.
Late-innings cameos from Charith Asalanka and an unbeaten 29-ball 44 from Janith Liyanage ensured Sri Lanka crossed the 300-run psychological threshold, finishing on a formidable 303 for 7.
John Campbell and Jayden Seales shared a fifty-run opening stand•Jun 03, 2026•AFP/Getty Images
West Indies’ chase began with plenty of intent. John Campbell and Justin Greaves targeted the new ball, motoring to a 50-run opening stand in just under six overs.
However, the introduction of spin drastically altered the terrain. Maheesh Theekshana first induced a fatal miscue from Campbell, and shortly after, castled Greaves for 45 as the batter tried to free his arms against a slider that gripped and crashed into leg stump.
From there, it was up to Shai Hope to pull off a signature rescue mission. The West Indies captain looked in sublime touch, anchoring the middle overs with a composed half-century. Alongside Keacy Carty, he looked to keep the asking rate within striking distance. But just as the hosts threatened to turn the corner, Sri Lanka’s spinners sucked the momentum out of the chase.
Wanindu Hasaranga trapped Sherfane Rutherford plumb in front, and Theekshana returned to bowl an incredibly mean spell, finishing with figures of 2 for 26 from his 10 overs.
The definitive blow came courtesy of Chameera. Coming back for a late burst with a ball that was beginning to reverse swing, the fast bowler induced a massive lapse in judgment from Hope.
Deceived by a slower off-cutter, Hope pushed early and popped a simple catch to backward point for 56. The remaining resistance folded quickly as Chameera cleaned up Chase and Alzarri Joseph in the space of three balls to spark a lower-order collapse.
A spirited late unbeaten 22 from Shamar Joseph only served to reduce the margin of defeat as West Indies finished their 50 overs well short at 262 all out.
The teams have very little time to reset, with the second ODI scheduled for the same venue on June 6, starting at 15:30h, when West Indies will be desperate to keep the series and their automatic qualification hopes alive.
There is a distinct, raw beauty in grassroots tapeball cricket, where the margins are razor-thin, and the emotions run completely unchecked.
On Sunday at the National Stadium in Providence, those emotions spilt over into tears of absolute jubilation as West Ruimveldt Primary clinched the Demerara zone title in the Future Warriors Tapeball tournament, powered by ExxonMobil Guyana.
For West Ruimveldt, this was not just a weekend tournament victory; it was a redemption arc.
Having reached the final four in the previous editions only to fall agonisingly short of lifting the trophy, the team returned this year with a meticulous blueprint for success.
“We have put in extensive preparation into this year’s campaign,” Andre Webber, a teacher attached to the school’s cricket team, reflected proudly after the final.
The heartbreak of the past served as the fuel for their current triumph, though the sheer weight of the achievement caught the young squad by surprise when the final wicket fell. “Let me be honest with you, [looking at them now] they are crying. It came out successfully.”
The final pitted West Ruimveldt against Chateau Margot Primary, an East Coast Demerara outfit that had rightfully earned a reputation as the tournament’s preeminent ‘chase masters.’ Armed with data and discipline, West Ruimveldt chose to bat first and immediately threw a wrench into Chateau Margot’s plans by posting a formidable 66 for 4—the highest total of the entire competition.
West Ruimveldt Primary School celebrates its success
The foundational bricks of that championship-winning total were laid by Bryan Hunter, who smashed a brisk, 12-ball 23, punctuated by three boundaries and a solitary, towering six.
Skipper Steven Orie provided the perfect foil with a crucial, stabilising 18, ensuring the run rate never dipped despite a probing, high-quality spell from Chateau Margot’s Mahendra Chunilall, who picked up 2 for 10.
Chateau Margot’s pursuit, usually so calculated, never found its rhythm against a relentless and hostile West Ruimveldt attack. Rohit Shama top-scored with just 5 as Vincent Farley (2 for 5) and the ubiquitous Orie (2 for 8) triggered a steady procession of wickets.
The clinical bowling display choked Chateau Margot to 40 for 7, sealing a comprehensive victory.
Orie capped off a sensational individual campaign as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 49 runs, alongside a crucial three-wicket haul across the tournament that rightfully earned him the Most Valuable Player award. Farley finished as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with five scalps.
West Ruimveldt’s passage to the final was forged on defensive bowling excellence. In their semi-final clash, a combined bowling effort from Farley (2 for 3), Hunter (2 for 7), and Zyron Austin (2 for 12) restricted Rama Krishna Primary to 36 for 8. Orie’s steady, unbeaten 10 then steered them safely across the line.
Chateau Margot’s route to the final was far more dramatic and true to their moniker. They pulled off yet another signature, ice-cool chase against former champions Stella Maris, hunting down a target of 52 with five wickets and seven balls to spare.
Ezekiel Thomas’ unbeaten 18 and Clevon Jacobs’ 16 had originally lifted Stella Maris to a competitive 51 for 2, but Wazim Khan’s nerveless, five-ball cameo of 10* sealed an emphatic win for Chateau Margot.
Stella Maris eventually found consolation in the third-place playoff, bossing a 51-run chase against Rama Krishna to win by seven wickets inside just 5.3 overs. Jeremiah Scott’s blistering 24 off 13 balls and Joshua Horatio’s cameo of 14 off 7 rendered Michail Nelson’s earlier, valiant 12 for Rama Krishna obsolete.
The highly competitive Demerara leg featured 16 schools, showcasing the deep well of schoolboys’ talent across the region, with the likes of Grove Primary, Supply Primary, La Grange Primary, Meten-Meer-Zorg Primary, St. Pius Primary, Winfer Gardens Primary, Enterprise Primary, Comenius Primary, Redeemer Primary, Camille’s Primary, ISA Islamic, and School of the Nations all testing their mettle.
In a massive boost for grassroots development, all four top schools received a bag of cricket equipment, an electronic tablet for digital scoring, and specialised agility kits to support their continued development in the sport, alongside their hard-earned medals and trophies.
While West Ruimveldt celebrates, the grassroots caravan shows no signs of slowing down.
The tournament now shifts to the Berbice zone at the Albion Sports Complex on June 13-14, followed by the Essequibo zone at the Anna Regina National Stadium on June 20-21.
The three regional champions will ultimately collide in the ‘Champion of Champions’ tournament slated for August/September, where West Ruimveldt will look to translate their Demerara dominance into national glory.
A 24-year-old mason accused of killing his mother at their Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara home has been formally charged with murder and remanded to prison.
Greedesh Ramkissoon of Lot 80 Cornelia Ida, Block ‘Y’, appeared before Magistrate Rabindra Singh at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, where he was charged with the murder of his mother, 55-year-old Surujdai Kahrui, also known as “Sharda.”
The charge alleges that Ramkissoon murdered Kahrui on May 28, 2026, at their residence.
Because the offence is indictable, the charge was read to him and he was not required to enter a plea. He was subsequently remanded to prison and is scheduled to return to court on August 7, 2026.
Ramkissoon was arrested on May 29, one day after the woman’s body was discovered inside the family home.
Police had reported that Kahrui, a supervisor, lived at the residence with her two sons. Investigators said one of the sons returned home sometime between 4:25pm and 10:40pm on May 28 and found his mother motionless inside the house.
The discovery prompted an immediate police response. During the initial investigation, ranks observed what they described as marks of violence on the woman’s body, raising suspicions of foul play.
Police said Ramkissoon, who also resided at the home and worked as a construction worker, had reportedly been seen at the residence around the time of the incident. He was subsequently taken into custody as investigations intensified.
The woman’s body was later removed to the Ezekiel Funeral Home, where a post-mortem examination was conducted as part of the investigation.
Investigators had also indicated that footage from CCTV cameras in the area would form part of the probe.
With the murder charge now laid, the matter will continue before the courts while police complete their investigations.
A fire of undetermined cause completely ravaged a house and workshop in Smithfield, New Amsterdam Berbice, early Tuesday morning.
Shawn Embrace, 52, lived on the upper floor of the three-bedroom house with his mother, Charlotte Embrack, 84, and his daughter.
Shawn, who is a contractor told reporters that the community was experiencing a power outage during the morning. He said at approximately 10:50 hour, while on his way to a nearby shop, he noticed smoke emanating from the ceiling of the upper floor. He said he hurried back home in an attempt to salvage some belongings, but the fire spread rapidly throughout the property, leaving him unable to recover anything.
Shawn Embrack
Firefighters from the New Amsterdam Fire Station were summoned and arrived to combat the flames.
Shawn’s workshop was located on the lower level of the house.
“I had a lot of things in the workshop—welding equipment, a generator, concrete cutters, a jackhammer, and various electrical tools,” Shawn recounted.
He was unable to quantify his losses, but the family plans to rebuild a new structure.
Berbice Divisional Fire Officer Clive McDonald confirmed that the cause of the fire is still being investigated.
The Guyana Rugby Union has made five changes to its squad as the ‘Green Machine’ prepares for a crucial match in the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Tier 2 clash against host Barbados on Saturday from 12:00h.
Rondel McArthur retains the captaincy for the trip to Bridgetown, but faces a high-stakes rebuilding job. Guyana are desperate to bounce back from a heartbreaking 9-5 loss to Bermuda in April—a result that leaves them with zero room for error ahead of back-to-back matches against Barbados on June 6 and Trinidad and Tobago later this month.
In a bid to inject fresh energy and tactical depth, five key changes have been made to the travelling squad, leaning heavily on overseas reinforcement and rising domestic talent.
The Green Machine will welcome USA-based duo Kevin Braithwaite and Tyrese Prescod, alongside Great Britain-based Julius Jardim, to provide much-needed power in the pack and pace out wide.
On the domestic front, local standouts Jamal Junior and Osbert Robertson have forced their way into the roster after impressing the coaching staff in local preparation blocks.
Speaking ahead of the crunch fixture, Guyana Rugby Union President and former national player, Ryan Gonsalves, struck a tone of cautious optimism.
He indicated that it is a good squad and he firmly believes they have what it takes to do well, but warned that they will need to believe in themselves and execute under pressure.
The stakes could not be higher under RAN’s newly minted 2026 Men’s XVs promotion-relegation structure.
As part of a three-tier model to foster regional development, Tier 2 has become a highly competitive battleground.
With the Cayman Islands establishing themselves as the team to beat in the group, Guyana’s 5-9 opening loss to Bermuda means victory at the Garrison Savannah on Saturday is absolutely paramount if they want to keep their Tier 2 survival and promotion hopes alive.
Green Machine Squad: Rondel McAthhur (c), Godfrey Broomes, Osbert Robertson, Jamal Junior, Renaldo Niles, Rickford Cummings, Odida Douglas, Lionel Holder, Akino James, Shawn David, James Osborne, Gavin McPherson, Phibian Joseph, Owen Adonis, Christian Klass, Julius Jardim, Vallon Adams, Kevin Braithwaite, Tyrese Prescod, Godfrey Pollydore, Sebastian Manifie.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors have assembled a formidable squad featuring a blend of regional stars, experienced internationals and emerging talent as they prepare to defend their ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) title from July 23 to August 1 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.
Leading the Warriors’ charge will be a host of proven T20 performers, including explosive West Indies batsmen Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell and Johnson Charles.
The trio brings significant experience and firepower to a batting line-up capable of taking on any bowling attack in the competition.
The squad is further strengthened by all-rounders Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Matthew Forde, and South Africa’s Dwaine Pretorius, providing the team with depth and flexibility in both batting and bowling.
In the spin department, the Warriors will rely heavily on West Indies left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie, the experience of Afghanistan off-spinner Mohammad Nabi, and former South Africa leg-spinner Imran Tahir, whose wealth of T20 experience has made him one of the most successful bowlers in franchise cricket worldwide.
New Zealand star Glenn Phillips adds international quality and versatility, while Pakistan batsman Muhammad Haris is expected to bring an aggressive approach at the top of the order.
Trinidad and Tobago wicketkeeper-batsman Amir Jangoo and Guyanese talent Quentin Sampson complete the squad.
As defending champions, the Guyana Amazon Warriors will enter the tournament with high expectations as they seek to retain the title on home soil.
The carefully selected squad combines power, experience and match-winning ability, giving the franchise a strong platform to challenge for back-to-back championships.
The Warriors will face a challenging group of opponents during the tournament, coming up against the Pakistan franchise Lahore Qalandars, the UAE-based Desert Vipers, Australia’s Perth Scorchers XI, and the United States representatives San Francisco Unicorns.
The line-up of competing teams promises a high standard of cricket and several intriguing matchups throughout the competition.
All matches in the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League will be played at the National Stadium, Providence, where local fans will have the opportunity to witness some of the world’s leading T20 players in action.
With a roster packed with international stars and regional standouts, the Warriors will once again be among the favourites when the tournament bowls off on July 23 as they pursue a successful defence of their GSL crown. (GSLT20)
Guyana Amazon Warriors Squad: Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell, Gudakesh Motie, Glenn Phillips, Imran Tahir, Dwaine Pretorius, Mohammad Nabi, Muhammad Haris, Johnson Charles, Amir Jangoo, Quentin Sampson, Keemo Paul, Matthew Forde
Les Grenadiers ont affronté, ce mardi 2 juin 2026 au Chase Stadium, en Floride, la sélection néo-zélandaise dans le cadre de leur préparation à la 23e édition de la Coupe du monde. Malgré des conditions météorologiques défavorables ayant retardé le coup d’envoi d’une vingtaine de minutes, Haïti s’est imposée avec autorité sur le score de 4 buts à 0. Une large victoire qui fait déjà rêver tout un peuple.
Six mois après avoir décroché son billet pour la Coupe du monde, mettant fin à 52 années d’absence sur la scène mondiale, Haïti entend afficher un nouveau visage dans le sport le plus populaire de la planète.
Dans cette perspective, deux matchs de préparation ont été programmés avant le début de la compétition, respectivement contre la Nouvelle-Zélande et le Pérou. Pour cette première sortie, les Grenadiers ont offert un véritable récital à leurs supporters en dominant largement leurs adversaires.
Malgré certaines difficultés observées dans l’entrejeu sur le plan tactique, les Haïtiens ont rapidement pris les devants grâce à Ruben Providence, qui a ouvert le score dès la 12e minute de jeu.
Au retour des vestiaires, le sélectionneur Sébastien Migné a procédé à plusieurs changements en attaque, au milieu de terrain et en défense. Des ajustements qui ont permis aux Grenadiers de mieux contrôler la possession du ballon et d’accentuer leur domination.
Entré en cours de jeu, Lenny Joseph a marqué son premier but en sélection nationale en doublant la mise à la 51e minute. Dix minutes plus tard, Frantzdy Pierrot, lui aussi entré à la pause, a aggravé le score d’une tête puissante sur un centre venu de la droite à la 62e minute.
Pour sceller définitivement le sort de la rencontre, le jeune Duke Lacroix a inscrit un véritable bijou à la 87e minute, d’une frappe enveloppée à ras de terre qui n’a laissé aucune chance au gardien néo-zélandais.
Privée de ses matchs à domicile durant les éliminatoires de la Coupe du monde en raison de l’insécurité persistante en Haïti, la sélection nationale continue néanmoins de démontrer au monde entier son courage, sa résilience et sa détermination.
À la suite de cette éclatante victoire face à la Nouvelle-Zélande, le Gouvernement haïtien a publié un communiqué quelques minutes après la rencontre pour féliciter les Grenadiers. Il a salué une performance porteuse d’espoir, de fierté et d’unité pour le peuple haïtien à l’approche de la Coupe du monde.
Il convient de rappeler qu’Haïti disputera un second match amical face au Pérou le vendredi 5 juin 2026 au NU Stadium à 8h PM (heure haïtienne). Les Grenadiers feront ensuite leur entrée en lice dans la Coupe du monde le 13 juin prochain contre l’Écosse au Gillette Stadium de Foxborough.
