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A police officer was injured on Sunday following a road traffic accident on the Hague Public Road, West Coast Demerara (WCD).

The accident occurred at about 12:03 hrs and involved a Force motorcycle, registration number CR 6252, ridden by a Police Corporal attached to the Regional Police Division 3 Traffic Department, and motor car PPP 758, driven by a 39-year-old man of Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara (WBD).

Investigations revealed that the motor car was initially stationary on the northern side of the roadway facing east. The driver then made a U-turn across the road, resulting in a collision with the approaching police motorcycle, which was proceeding east along the northern side of the Hague Public Road.

As a result of the impact, the motorcyclist was thrown off his motorcycle and landed on the roadway, sustaining injuries to his body.

He was assisted by public-spirited citizens and taken to the Leonora Cottage Hospital while conscious. He was later transferred to the De Kinderen Regional Hospital for further medical treatment.

A breathalyser test conducted on the driver of the motor car showed no trace of alcohol. He is currently in police custody, assisting with investigations.

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Police in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ are investigating an incident at Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara (ECD), which has left two persons missing after they were reportedly swept away by strong currents on Sunday afternoon.

Missing are Lyodisa Waldron, called “Loyda,” a 20-year-old salesgirl of Victoria Village, ECD, and Andri Francis, called “Bobby,” a 31-year-old Special Constable of the same community.

According to initial investigations, the incident occurred at about 14:00 hrs while the pair were swimming at Unity Beach. Waldron reportedly began drifting further out into the Atlantic Ocean and called for assistance.

Francis reportedly went to her aid, but both individuals were subsequently pulled under by the current and disappeared.

An alarm was raised and searches were immediately conducted at the beach and surrounding areas in an effort to locate the pair. However, up to the time of reporting, neither person had been found.

Search operations are continuing as police investigations remain ongoing.

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West Ruimveldt Primary, a consistent face in the Future Warriors Tapeball for Primary Schools tournament, powered by ExxonMobil Guyana, overcame their final-round jitters from previous years to surge to the Demerara zone title on Sunday at the National Stadium, Providence.

Having previously stumbled in the final rounds in yesteryears, West Ruimvelt chose the grandest stage to deliver its most complete performance.

Blunting Chateau Margot’s reputation as the tournament’s preeminent ‘chase masters,’ West Ruimveldt posted 66 for 4—the highest total of the competition—before producing a clinical bowling display to choke the East Coast Demerara outfit to a paltry 40 for 7.

The foundational bricks of West Ruimveldt’s championship-winning total were laid by Bryan Hunter, who smashed a brisk 12-ball 23, punctuated by three boundaries and a solitary six.

Skipper Steven Orie provided the perfect foil with a crucial 18, ensuring the run rate never dipped despite Mahendra Chunilall’s probing spell of 2 for 10.

Chateau Margot’s pursuit never found its rhythm against a relentless West Ruimveldt attack. Rohit Shama top-scored with just five as Vincent Farley (2 for 5) and the ubiquitous Orie (2 for 8) triggered a procession of wickets.

Orie capped off a sensational individual campaign as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 49 runs, alongside a three-wicket haul that rightfully earned him the Most Valuable Player award. Farley finished as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with five scalps.

Earlier in the day, West Ruimveldt signalled its intent in the first semi-final by dismantling Rama Krishna Primary.

A combined bowling effort from Farley (2 for 3), Hunter (2 for 7), and Zyron Austin (2 for 12) restricted Rama Krishna to 36 for 8, before Orie’s steady 10 steered them into the final.

Chateau Margot’s route to the final was far more dramatic. They pulled off yet another signature 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 51 for 2, but Wazim Khan’s ice-cool, five-ball 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 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 12 for Rama Krishna obsolete.

All four top schools received a bag of cricket equipment, an electronic tablet for scoring, and agility kits to support their continued interest in the sport, along with medals and trophies.

The highly competitive Demerara leg featured 16 schools, including 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.

The grassroots caravan now shifts to the Berbice zone at the historic 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 then collide in a blockbuster ‘Champion of Champions’ tournament slated for August/September.

FOR ALL SCORES: https://flsport.gy/live-score/

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Shimron Hetmyer’s absence from the 50-over format has come to an end, with the left-hander headlining a distinct Guyanese flavour in the 15-member West Indies squad named for the upcoming three-match One-Day International series against Sri Lanka.

Hetmyer, who last featured in an ODI back in June 2025, has forced his way back into the selectoral frame following a productive outing at the recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

However, he will only link up with the squad in Jamaica ahead of the third and final match.

The middle-order batter is joined by three of his countrymen—left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie, big-hitting Sherfane Rutherford, and fast-bowler Shamar Joseph—forming a hefty Guyanese bedrock for the home side as they kick off their home season at Sabina Park from June 3.

The series marks a critical juncture for the West Indies as they begin their quest for automatic qualification for the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup.

Under Shai Hope’s captaincy, the hosts will also look to defend an enviable record, aiming to extend their unbeaten home ODI series streak to five.

The squad is further bolstered by the return of premier fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, who steps back into international cricket after a lengthy layoff with a back injury sustained in July 2025. Motie also returns to the fold after missing the away assignment in New Zealand last November.

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy emphasised that the strategic integration of players like Hetmyer is part of the long-term vision for the 2027 World Cup, while laying out the immediate expectations for a disciplined Sri Lankan challenge.

“Sri Lanka is a disciplined and skilful ODI unit, especially in conditions that demand patience and smart cricket. For us, this series is about setting the standard, intensity in the field, clarity with the bat, and consistency with the ball. We want to play fearless but intelligent cricket and continue building the identity we believe West Indies cricket should represent.”

The West Indies squad arrived in Kingston on Sunday following a 10-day preparatory camp at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua.

With the team management stressing collective accountability over isolated genius, Sammy reiterated the ethos he wants his team to project on the park.

“In our desire to make home a fortress in ODI cricket, I want the team to win moments consistently rather than relying on individual brilliance, which we have stressed for the last 18 months.”

The three-match series will be played entirely at Sabina Park, with the opening fixture on June 3, followed by two day-night encounters on June 6 and June 8.

West Indies ODI Squad: Shai Hope (capt), Ackeem Auguste, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Shimron Hetmyer, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Shamar Springer.

Team Management: Daren Sammy (Head Coach), Rawl Lewis (Manager), Floyd Reifer (Assistant Coach – Batting), Ravi Rampaul (Assistant Coach – Bowling), Rayon Griffith (Assistant Coach – Fielding), Dr. Denis Byam (Physiotherapist), Darc Browne (Strength & Conditioning Coach), Harone Jackson (Message Therapist), Avenash Seetaram (Performance Analyst), Jerome Foster (Content & Media Officer).

Match Schedule:

• 1st ODI: June 3 – Sabina Park, Jamaica @ 9:30am in Jamaica/10:30am AST
• 2nd ODI: June 6 – Sabina Park, Jamaica @ 2:30pm in Jamaica/3:30pm AST
• 3rd ODI: June 8 – Sabina Park, Jamaica @ 2:30pm in Jamaica/3:30pm AST

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The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched an investigation following the aircraft accident near the Aricheng Airstrip, Region Seven.

The accident involved an CESSNA 182P aircraft with registration number N9347G, which occurred during takeoff from the Aricheng Airstrip.

The GCAA said reports indicate that there are no fatalities and it is working closely with relevant stakeholders to determine the cause of the accident.

Aircraft crashes in Region Seven

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It took them 18 years to win their first title, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took no time in becoming only the third team to successfully defend it.

Their seam bowlers made superb use of a slightly sticky surface after Rajat Patidar won the toss, restricting the Gujarat Titans (GT), who were in their third final in five years of their existence, to 155, the exact same score RCB managed in the league match against the seam team in the same ground on the same pitch No. 6 bang in the middle of the square.

Josh Hazlewood, who has never lost a T20 or ODI final, set the tone with the wicket of Shubman Gill in his first over.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar momentarily reclaimed the purple cap with two wickets, and Rasikh Salam capped off his best IPL with three to take his tally for the year to 19.

Last final’s Player of the match, Krunal Pandya, who won his fifth IPL final out of five, also chipped in with the big wicket of Jos Buttler in his analysis of 4-0-23-1.

He was now behind only Rohit Sharma and Ambati Rayudu on titles.

Only three out of 26 scores under 190 in a full match had been defended successfully this IPL.

With the ball still nibbling around, the best attack in the tournament would have thought they had a chance, but amid falling wickets, Virat Kohli chose this final to hit his fastest IPL fifty and his highest playoff score, leading a five-wicket win with two overs to spare. (ESPNcricinfo) 

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Paris St-Germain underlined their status as one of European football’s greatest ever teams by becoming only the second club to retain the Champions League.

Their nervy 4-3 win on penalties over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw in the final in Budapest backed up their 5-0 win over Inter Milan in Munich 12 months ago.

In doing so they became the first side to successfully defend their title since Real Madrid’s three-peat from 2016 to 2018, and only the second to do it in the Champions League era – 1993 onwards.

Indeed, across the competition’s 71-year history, PSG are just the 10th club to win successive titles.

“I’m mixed,” boss Luis Enrique said after the game. “Excitement, fatigue – everything. But this is the best moment of the season. We are still champs, two in a row, it’s amazing.”

All 10 of the outfield players who started PSG’s win over Arsenal, also started their victory over Inter Milan.

Only goalkeeper Matvey Safonov was new, in for Gianluigi Donnarumma who was signed by Manchester City last summer.

Over the past two years Luis Enrique’s team have dominated almost all competitions they have competed in.

Since the start of last season they have won eight of the 10 trophies available to them – only missing out on last summer’s Club World Cup and this campaign’s French Cup.

If they continue their dominance next season PSG could become just the fifth side to win three successive Champions League/European Cup titles.

But they still have a way to go to break Real Madrid’s record of five European Cups in a row between 1956 and 1960. (BBC Sport) 

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The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has announced a 23-member training squad to begin preparations for the upcoming Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional Under-19 Tournament.

The tournament, which will be played exclusively in the 50-over format, is scheduled to take place in Antigua from July 7 to 23, 2026.

The squad is set to enter a preparation camp this weekend, after which the final touring party will be announced.

Reports indicate the encampment is likely to be held in Essequibo, utilising the hostel and the indoor and outdoor facilities, given that the Anna Regina National Stadium is in close proximity to the hostel.

Parmeshwar Ram has been named captain, with Romario Ramdeholl appointed as his deputy.

The squad also features 16-year-old batting prodigy Shamar Apple, who returns to the under-19 setup after representing the West Indies at the ICC Under-19 World Cup earlier this year.

Training Squad:  Justin Dowlin, Jonathan Mentore, Shamar Apple, Joshua Budram, Darwin Joseph, Dhanesh Persaud, Micah Amsterdam, Parmeshwar Ram, Romario Ramdeholl, Adrian Hetmyer, Razam Koober, Yannick Newton, Gilbert Griffith, Feaz Baksh, Richard Ramdeholl, Dave Mohabir, Thierry Henry, Khush Seegobin, Gibran Yacoob, Emmanuel Lewis, Jayhayden Rohler, Darrius Pearson, and Shazim Mohamed.

The coaching staff will be led by Head Coach Kumar Bishundial, alongside assistant coach and active national cricketer Antony Adams. Long-standing manager Nazeer Mohamed will oversee the management team.

In a statement, the GCB extended its congratulations to the selected players and expressed its support as the team begins its campaign to secure regional youth honours.

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The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has led the tributes to Arudranauth Gossai following his historic election as President of the Bar Association of Guyana.

In an official statement, the GCB hailed the appointment as an “excellent and commendable choice,” praising Gossai’s integrity, intellect, and unwavering commitment to service.

The cricket board expressed immense confidence that, under his stewardship, the legal body will continue to uphold the rule of law and contribute meaningfully to national development, and wished the incoming president a highly impactful tenure.

Gossai, who previously served as Second Vice-President, secured the presidency after leading his slate of nominees to victory over a challenge from a group led by Darren Wade.

The highly contested election took place during the Bar Association’s 47th Annual General Meeting on Friday, May 29, 2026. Conducted via Zoom, the AGM drew the highest membership attendance in the association’s history.

The newly elected Bar Council for the 2026-2027 fiscal year sees former President Kamal Ramkarran step into the role of First Vice-President, with Teni Housty named Second Vice-President.

Yashmini Singh retains her position as Secretary, while Samuel Glasgow and Mohanie Anganoo take over as Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, respectively.

Completing the Council as elected members are Robin Stoby SC, Jamela Ali SC, Horatio Edmondson, Rea Harris, Chevy Devonish, and Ron Motilall. The election process was overseen by Returning Officer Rajendra Jaigobin.

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There will be a new Demerara zone champion in the Future Warriors Tapeball tournament after a clinical, all-round display from Chateau Margot Primary dumped defending champions Grove Primary out of the competition on a rain-affected but ultimately rewarding opening day at the National Stadium.

West Ruimveldt will face Rama Krishna Primary, who produced the most lopsided victory of the afternoon. Powered by Shiv Singh’s fluent, 15-ball 21 not out, Rama Krishna posted an imposing 60 for 1 before their bowlers completely dismantled Comenius Primary, routing them for just 21 for 7 in a comprehensive bowling display.

The tournament, which also featured spirited participation from Camille’s Academy, Supply Primary, La Grange Primary, ISA Islamic Primary, Meten-Meer-Zorg, Winfer Gardens, St. Pius, and Redeemer Primary, moves into its business end on Sunday morning.

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