In a testament to his multifaceted career, former national cricketer Steven Anthony Jacobs has been sworn in as Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport.
The appointment, made by President Dr. Irfaan Ali following his re-election, marks a new high in Jacobs’s journey from a national athlete to a successful businessman and city official.
The 37-year-old, a familiar face during the recent People’s Progressive Party/Civic campaign, now holds a key portfolio as the government aims to continue its push to transform Guyana into the entertainment and sports hub of the Caribbean.
Charles Ramson Jr. remains the substantive Minister for the Ministry.
With a burgeoning quest to offer tangible service to those in need, he also aims to foster programmes that develop young people and instill a more profound sense of national pride through culture.
“This government is an exercise of service and great humility,” President Ali said at the ceremony.
West Indies fast-bowling legends Courtney Walsh and Sir Curtly Ambrose have been presented with honorary life memberships to the Everest Cricket Club in Georgetown.
Walsh, currently Head Coach of the Guyana Amazon Warriors women’s team, received the honour on Thursday evening.
Walsh, who captained the West Indies and finished his Test career with a then-world record 519 wickets, has a deep connection with Guyana.
During the ceremony, he noted that “it feels like home at the facility whenever he is in Guyana,” and he expressed his appreciation for the club’s hospitality and the high-quality treatment of his women’s team.
West Indies pair Brandon King and Gudakesh Motie were the only Caribbean players snapped up at the 2025/26 SA20 auction, held in Cape Town on Tuesday.
The SA20, officially known as the Betway SA20 for sponsorship purposes, is a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament in South Africa. Organized by Cricket South Africa, the competition was first staged in 2023 and features six city-based teams battling for supremacy.
Despite 28 West Indians throwing their hats into the ring, only the explosive opening batsman and the crafty left-arm spinner heard their names called when the hammer went down.
Motie, who continues to enhance his reputation as one of the region’s premier spinners, was picked up by the Paarl Royals for R375,000 (US$21,437.41).
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ campaign has been dealt a significant blow with the announcement that all-rounder Justin Greaves has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) due to injury.
The loss of Greaves, a pivotal figure with both bat and ball, comes at a critical juncture for the Falcons as they fight for playoff positioning.
The team currently sits third in the CPL points table and faces a crucial final preliminary match against the Guyana Amazon Warriors this Wednesday night at the Guyana National Stadium.
The Falcons will have to rely on their deep, star-studded squad to fill the void. Under the leadership of Captain Imad Wasim, the roster boasts considerable firepower, including global icons like Shakib al-Hasan and power hitters such as Rahkeem Cornwall and Odean Smith.
The 2026 men's T20 World Cup is likely to be played between February 7 and March 8. The tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka and will comprise 20 teams.
The matches will be played in at least five venues in India and two in Sri Lanka. The final will be in Ahmedabad or Colombo, depending on whether Pakistan is playing. India and Pakistan are not playing in each other's countries due to strained political relations between the two governments at present.
While the ICC is still finalising the schedule, ESPNcricinfo has learned that it has identified the window and informed the participating countries.
At present, 15 teams have been confirmed for the 2026 men's T20 World Cup: India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, USA, West Indies, New Zealand, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, Netherlands and Italy, who have qualified for a World Cup for the first time. Of the remaining five teams, two will come from the Africa regional qualifier and three from the Asia and East Asia Pacific qualifier.
