October 2024

As official plans are underway to make the University of Guyana (UG) tuition-free, the institution in a statement said it supports the agenda. UG also addressed some concerns including the upcoming graduation ceremonies. However, in a statement, the University noted that tuition fees usually cover a lot of the university’s operating expenses. As such, engagements
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To address overcrowding and provide a comfortable environment for learning, a new secondary-level facility will be built at Tabatinga in Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo). On Sunday, President Dr Irfaan Ali turned the sod to mark the beginning of the construction of the facility during a visit to the region. The school, which will be
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In an effort to advance the level of health care provided, the sod was on Sunday turned to begin construction of a modern $6.5 billion Lethem Regional Hospital. President Dr Irfaan Ali and Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony along with other officials participated in the ceremonial activity. The project forms part of the US$97
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Dominic Gaskin, former Alliance for Change (AFC) executive member and son-in-law of ex-President David Granger, has suggested the opposition parties would be unable to beat the PPP at next year’s general elections, particular because of their actions the last time around in trying to rig the 2020 elections. “That’s my view, and it’s not with
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Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by five wickets via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the first ODI at Pallekele on Sunday, marking their third consecutive victory after winning the last two T20 Internationals to clinch the series 2-1. Chasing a DLS-adjusted target of 232 in 37 overs, Sri Lanka’s pursuit was powered by a crucial
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New Zealand were crowned surprise champions of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a comprehensive 32-run win over South Africa in Dubai. The White Ferns had lost 10 successive matches coming into the tournament, and this is their first T20 title, after losing successive finals in 2009 and 2010. They were on top at the
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The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has released the Guyana Harpy Eagles (GHE) 14-man squad for the Cricket West Indies Super50 tournament, which will commence on Tuesday, October 29, in Trinidad and Tobago. Guyana Harpy Eagles Squad: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Matthew Nandu, Tevin Imlach (captain), Kevlon Anderson, Kemol Savory, Kevin Sinclair, Keemo Paul (vice-captain), Ronaldo Aimohamed, Veerasammy
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Police are currently investigating a hit-and-run incident that resulted in a fatality early Sunday morning on the Tuschen Public Road. The accident involved two motor vehicles and an unidentified pedestrian. At approximately 02:45 hrs, a pedestrian, believed to be a male Guyanese of Amerindian descent, was attempting to cross the road from the southern side
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New Zealand captain Tom Latham said it was a “proud moment” after his side claimed their first Test victory in India for 36 years – and only their third ever. Latham had to watch from the dressing room after being removed for a duck by Jasprit Bumrah as the visitors chased 107 to win. But
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