December 2024

The Guyana Police Force is investigating the murder of 24-year-old Elijah Daniels, a miner from Kurutuka Village, Upper Cuyuni River. On the afternoon of Wednesday, December 4, at approximately 16:00 hrs, Daniels was brought to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in a critical condition. He had sustained serious injuries and was immediately examined by
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Mitchell Starc claimed career-best Test figures of 6-48 as Australia seized the initiative on day one of the second Test against India. Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to make first use of the pitch at the Adelaide Oval, but India were rattled out for 180, thanks to some high-class bowling from Starc, who
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Harry Brook’s scintillating century was backed up by crucial late wickets from Brydon Carse on the first day of England’s second Test against New Zealand in Wellington. Brook continued his stellar form and phenomenal overseas record with 123 from 115 deliveries. He added 174 for the fifth wicket with Ollie Pope, who made 66. Either
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A rain-shortened match between Rangpur Riders and Lahore Qalandars saw the Bangladesh Premier League side make the final of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) after they won by 23 runs on the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method. Friday’s final will see Cricket Victoria take on Rangpur Riders to determine who will lift the inaugural GSL trophy.
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For the fifth year in a row, ANSA McAL Distribution Inc., via its globally recognised Lucozade brand, has confirmed its alliance with the Petra Organisation as a partner for the upcoming KFC International Goodwill Football Series. At a simple ceremony at the entity’s main office at Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, on Wednesday, officials of the
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President of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC), Leslie Collymore, has hailed the One Guyana Premier Basketball League as one of the sport’s innovations in the region. Noting it is “groundbreaking”, Collymore believes it can elevate the sport in Guyana and serve as a “foundational model” for a Caribbean Premier Basketball League, which can “unite players
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Cricket Victoria put in another commanding performance in the ExxonMobil Global Super League (GSL) in the first of Thursday’s doubleheader of matches in Guyana. Dominating with the bat after being inserted by opponents Hampshire, the Australian outfit rattled along to a lofty total of 170-4 before dismissing their opponents for just 95 runs inside thirteen
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Days after members of the Alliance For Change (AFC) political party refused to answer questions about the 2020 General and Regional Elections, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) raised concerns about the party’s willingness to be held accountable if entrusted with political power. At his weekly press conference, Jagdeo raised concerns that
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The government has a regional registration schedule for the $100,000 cash grant but Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo clarified on Thursday that any person who was unable to register during the outlined will receive their funds subsequently. Jagdeo told reporters at his weekly press conference that the government is focused on registering citizens in Regions
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See below the full statement issued: Recover Guyana, a non-governmental organization (NGO) successfully launched the ENGAGE Project, a green entrepreneurship program designed to empower youth across Guyana with tools, resources, and knowledge to initiate and maintain environmentally sustainable businesses in eco-tourism, renewable energy, waste management, organic farming and more. In partnership with Scotiabank and Van
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