March 2025

Saliva ban revoked for IPL 2025

Bowlers will be allowed to apply saliva on the ball in IPL 2025. The decision was taken by IPL after the majority of the franchise captains voiced support for the change at a meeting with the tournament’s decision-makers at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday. ESPNcricinfo has learned that several captains agreed that the
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New DHB construction to be accelerated with 200 new skilled workers

New DHB construction to be accelerated with 200 new skilled workers

To expedite the completion of the new Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB), China Railway Construction International Limited (CRCCL) will add 200 skilled workers, including engineers, to the project. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali during an early morning site visit on Tuesday, received the update from CRCCL representatives. He was informed that the additional workforce would focus
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Armed robbery suspects from Plaisance hit with multiple charges

Two individuals from Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, have been slapped with several charges following their recent arrests in connection with armed robbery and possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. Orwin Smith, a 25-year-old mason, and Shawana Sobers, a 34-year-old clothes vendor, both from Lot 20 Prince Williams Street, Plaisance, were arrested on March 15, 2025,
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Details of the GRA’s case against the Mohamed’s for tax evasion and breach of conditions of tax exemption

Businessman Azruddin Mohamed and others connected to him are accused of undervaluing the value of vehicles to pay less taxes and breaching the conditions under which they were granted tax exemptions. Azruddin’s father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed, had said a legal response would be made. Contacted by the News Room, Mr Mohamed pointed to his attorney
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Gov’t responds to GPA’s statement on press freedom concerns

The Department of Information and Public Affairs within the Office of the Prime Minister has responded to the Guyana Press Association’s (GPA) statement issued on Wednesday, which raised concerns over alleged threats to press freedom in the country. The statement has firmly rejected the claims, labelling them as misleading and part of a pattern of
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CM Taffin Khan is National Blitz Chess champion 2025

Candidate Master (CM) Taffin Khan assiduously worked his way through 16 rounds of play to achieve the 2025 National Blitz Chess Championship title on March 16 in the Exhibition Room of the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre. The tournament lasted a few hours and was staged one day after the 2025 National Rapid Chess Championship,
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CBC applauds Guyana for hosting historic One Guyana 3×3 Quest

President of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC), Leslie Collymore, has hailed the upcoming One Guyana 3×3 Quest, set for April 5-6, as a ground-breaking and pivotal moment for the sport’s fastest-growing format in the region. “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) for hosting this historic One Guyana 3×3 tournament,” Collymore
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Suspected outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease in Region Four

The Ministry of Health, in coordination with regional authorities, is investigating a potential outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica). This viral infection is highly contagious and most commonly affects young children, particularly those of primary school age, although individuals of all ages can be affected. An initial assessment of
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Fire Service issues urgent warning following prank calls 

The Guyana Fire Service on Wednesday issued a strong warning to the public to refrain from making prank calls to the emergency number 912. Wednesday morning, several false reports were received, claiming that schools and public offices were on fire. However, upon investigation, no fires were found at the reported locations. Earlier in the day,
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Chirosyn Canada Inc. launches foundation in celebration of ‘15 years of excellence in medicine in Guyana’

See below the full statement issued: Chirosyn Canada Inc., a Canadian based, Guyanese owned pharmaceutical company, successfully launched the Dr. Cheekoori’s Medicine Foundation at their Cardiology and Endocrinology symposium held on Sunday March 16th at the Atlantic Ballroom of the Pegasus Hotel. The Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony gave the opening remarks and assisted
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