November 2024

An exciting day of cricket at the Pomona Ground, Essequibo Coast, saw the Essequibo Jaguars and Demerara Pitbulls secure significant victories in the ongoing National T20 Franchise League. Essequibo Jaguars vs. Berbice Piranhas The Essequibo Jaguars showcased their strength, defeating the Berbice Piranhas by 43 runs. Batting first, the Jaguars scored 145 for 8 in
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West Indies made light work of their run chase under the Kensington Oval floodlights, centuries Keacy Carty and Brandon King setting up a dominant eight-wicket win that sealed a 2-1 series victory over England. Carty’s maiden hundred, from 97 balls, made him the first cricketer from St Maarten to reach the landmark for West Indies.
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A 15-year-old female pedestrian is in stable but serious condition after being struck by a motor lorry in Grove, East Bank Demerara, earlier Wednesday. The incident, which was captured on a viral video, has drawn widespread attention, and the driver of the lorry has been arrested. The accident occurred around 9:20 hrs at the junction
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The much-anticipated restart of the election fraud trial, involving several high-profile figures, is still pending as Chief Magistrate (ag) Faith McGusty prepares to hear preliminary arguments. The case, which has been marred by delays and procedural debates, will now be reassessed from scratch, following the decision last week to transfer the trial to Magistrate McGusty.
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Alzarri Joseph stormed off the field during the opening powerplay of the third ODI of the series between West Indies and England, seemingly fuming with the field he had been given to bowl to. Joseph opened the bowling alongside Matthew Forde after West Indies won the toss and put England in to bat in Bridgetown, with the
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This graduation season at the University of Guyana, we honour the incredible journeys of those who are the first in their families to achieve a university degree. For these graduates, earning a degree means more than personal success—it’s a victory for their families and communities. Their stories reflect resilience, ambition, and a deep commitment to
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Months after he was freed from prison, 25-year-old Brian Hermanstyne was on Tuesday afternoon discovered dead in his Wismar Hill, Linden house. The News Room was informed that Hermanstyne’s lifeless body was discovered around 17:00 hrs. An autopsy is scheduled to be conducted at a later date to determine his cause of death. Brian and
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