November 2024

By Philip Spooner  Nicholas Pooran arrived at Kensington Oval on Sunday afternoon fully prepped for the second T20 International against England. He gave thanks for another day to showcase his flamboyant batting and make a huge impact on the adoring fans who came to the magnificent arena to be entertained. Pooran sees every day on
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With a focus on hiring locals and partnering with businesses here, GPEC Energy Products Inc. has entered the Guyana market as the first distributor of engineered equipment for the evolving oil and gas sector. The certified local content company specialises in pipeline and flow line products and distributes engineered equipment to meet industry demands. Their
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Over the last few months, approximately 260 farmers from Canal Polder on the West Bank of Demerara benefited from infrastructural upgrades on their farms. This was disclosed by Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha during a community engagement in Canal Number One on Tuesday. Minister Mustapha said prior to Tuesday’s engagement, farmers made requests for assistance with
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The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has officially confirmed Guyana’s participation in the highly anticipated 2024 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup tournament, which will take place from December 13-15 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The competition serves as the premier 3×3 basketball event in the Americas, drawing top teams from across North, Central and South America. Now in
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The Guyana Badminton Association has selected a five-member team to compete in the Suriname International tournament from November 13-17 in Paramaribo. Carrying Guyana’s hopes of success in the championship are Akili Haynes, Priyanna Ramdhani, Nkosi Beaton, Frank Waddell and Jonathan Debidin. The tournament will feature Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles events, with players from 12
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Press Release from the Guyana Football Federation The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) is pleased to announce the official squad of the Golden Jaguars for their upcoming CONCACAF Nations League Play-In Tournament match against Barbados. This high-stakes encounter will determine Guyana’s qualification for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup preliminary round. The squad, featuring a mix of
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Azaad Hassan and Naresh Alves had a dream day at the ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions. On Sunday, the duo swept all their respective races at the South Dakota Circuit. Hassan, competing in Sports Tuner, had a perfect day in his GuyOil-powered Toyota Sprinter, which brought him close to retaining his championship title. He ended
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Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn on Monday said there are new measures and laws in place to help reduce the alarming number of road deaths locally. The country lost a whopping 178 persons by road deaths in 2023, even as the figures had dropped in the preceding years. At the launch of Road Safety Month
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Just fewer than 500 house lots will be allocated at Hauraruni, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) Sherwyn Greaves said during a recent site visit to inspect the progress there. The land has already been cleared and tender documents have been sent out for the access
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Tuesday announced two changes to the West Indies Senior Men’s T20I squad as the team prepares for the decisive final leg of the “Rivalry” series against England. As the series moves to St. Lucia, experienced all-rounder Andre Russell has been ruled out due to a left ankle sprain sustained during
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