November 2024

Some teams from this year’s men’s T20 World Cup are yet to pay players their full prize money, according to the World Cricketers’ Association. Sources have told BBC Sport the issue affects five of the 20 teams that competed in the tournament in the United States and Caribbean in June. Each nation is awarded prize
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo affirmed that the government is serious about guaranteeing transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds. As such, any concern raised is being addressed. The Vice President, speaking at a People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) press conference on Thursday, delved into President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s recent meeting with errant
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LIAT (2020) Ltd is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural flight to Georgetown, Guyana (GEO), on November 19, 2024. This new route will offer increased connectivity across the region, strengthening ties between the Eastern Caribbean and South America. The introduction of LIAT 2020’s Georgetown route marks a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion
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As the probes into the abduction of Joshua David and Delon Alexander continue to unfold, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum Thursday said the intelligence so far does not suggest favourable outcomes. He, however, told reporters that the Guyana Police Force is diligently working to convert intelligence gathered into evidence to solve the crimes and convict the
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Carlos ‘Karlo’ Jerez and his wife Gabriela ‘Gabyluv’ Rodriguez are promoting the Guyana Latin Concert and Food Fest – a music, dance and culinary event catering to the Latin and Guyanese communities. The event is billed for November 23, 2024 at the Ministry of Education Ground, Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown. The event promises a mix of
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By Danielle Swain in Baku, Azerbaijan danielle@newsroom.gy Guyana has set a new benchmark on the global climate stage, becoming the first developing nation to submit its Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The report marks a key achievement for Guyana, which was recognised and celebrated at the
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To significantly boost local participation in the oil and gas industry, the Local Content Secretariat invested approximately $314 million in procurement opportunities, hiring 4,500 locals as of June 2024. This aims to strengthen the role of Guyanese businesses in the sector, with a marked increase in local employment and opportunities for local suppliers. “We have
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Amid intensified discussions on the attempts to derail the 2020 General and Regional Elections, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday suggested that a new code of conduct should be in place to bar any undemocratic behaviours from persons seeking public office. The President, during an interview with five woman journalists as part of his new
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali said that some groups of people, including public sector employees and pensioners, will get their $100,000 cash grant before the end of November. The Guyanese Head of State said this on Wednesday during the inaugural edition of his new ‘In the Seat’ programme with local journalists. Already, the President said a
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After a weekend of majestic run-scoring and massive six-hitting, Village Rams, Tropix Falcons, District Renegades and Eclipse Carnage have advanced to the playoff of the inaugural One Guyana Local Franchise Cup. The six-team, 10-over tapeball competition commenced with preliminary round matches on the tarmac of the National Track and Field Centre, West Coast Demerara. The
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