December 2024

Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fees and awarded one demerit point after his heated altercation with Australia’s 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas during the fourth Test at the MCG. The incident occurred after the tenth over of the morning when Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch between overs.
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LeBron James claimed a history-making Christmas Day win as the Los Angeles Lakers edged past the Golden State Warriors 115-113 in San Francisco. The success, clinched by Austin Reaves’ lay-up with one second to go, saw the 39-year-old become the NBA’s all-time leader in 25 December victories with his 11th in 19 appearances. The Lakers
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Teenager Sam Konstas hit a pulsating half-century on his Australia debut on a thrilling opening day of the fourth Test against India in Melbourne. The 19-year-old opener, Australia men’s youngest Test batting debutant since 1953, smashed 60 from 65 balls, featuring six fours and two sixes. Konstas was also involved in a heated confrontation with
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Deandra Daniels, a young theatre actress, shares her views and those of others as they navigate the evolving landscape of Guyanese theatre. She highlights the challenges, triumphs, and aspirations of theatre practitioners, including the excitement surrounding the upcoming play The Untold. Through their voices, Deandra delves into the rich cultural significance of theatre in Guyana
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(Reuters) Suriname’s former President Desi Bouterse has died aged 79, the country’s government said on Wednesday, almost a year after he fled authorities to avoid jail following his conviction over the murder of 15 political activists in 1982. “The government has been informed through the family and its own investigations of the passing of Mr.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a public advisory regarding the deteriorating air quality across the Low Coastal Plain, including Georgetown and surrounding areas. Since December 23, 2024, air quality has been in the ‘Unhealthy’ range, with conditions worsening to ‘Very Unhealthy’ in Georgetown. Meanwhile, Whim in Berbice is experiencing ‘Unhealthy’ air quality. Current
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Following the conclusion of the historic Government of Guyana (GoG) and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) multi-year agreement with respect to employment benefits for public servants for years 2024 to 2025, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh affirmed Tuesday that 69,000
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See below full Christmas message from the PPP/C: As the season of Yuletide embraces us, families come together in love and joy, and communities celebrate in unique ways, sharing warmth and goodwill. It is a time cherished by children for treats, gifts, and special festive meals. In this spirit, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends
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See below full message from the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC): The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends warm Christmas greetings and fellowship to  every Guyanese, especially the Christian community.   As our Christian brothers and sisters honour this piteous occasion, let us collectively as a unified  nation embrace the true spirit of Christmas in peace and goodwill
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