April 2025

Berbice played unbeaten on Sunday last to win the Guyana leg of the annual Caribbean Airlines T10 Village Cricket Tournament at the Everest Cricket Club ground, Camp Road, Georgetown. The Berbicians won both their games, in the process toppling defending champions Demerara, who not only won the Guyana leg in 2024, but also copped the
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Chennai Super Kings’ chances of reaching the Indian Premier League play-offs are over after they were beaten by Punjab Kings despite Sam Curran’s 88. England all-rounder Curran’s highest IPL score was the backbone of CSK’s 190 all out but Punjab chased their target with two balls to spare even with a late stutter, winning by
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The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) has issued a warning about what it describes as a “national atmosphere of tension, fear, and instability” in the run-up to this year’s Labour Day celebrations, traditionally held on May 1st. In a statement released on Wednesday, FITUG expressed grave concern over a surge in violence
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Hosea Fraser, also known as Hosea Selmon, the man suspected of killing Mark Benjamin, was arrested early Wednesday in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne). A release from the Office of the Police Commissioner noted that Fraser, 28, was apprehended at about 02:40 hrs on Wednesday. Hours before, Fraser and Benjamin had an altercation at Bagotstown,
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As the inaugural West Indies Breakout T20 League bowled off at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, the President of Cricket West Indies (CWI) marked the occasion by emphasising the tournament’s long-term importance to the region’s cricketing future. He described the league as a necessary and strategic move to reshape how talent is developed in
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The Georgetown Mayor and City Council confirmed that the Stabroek and Bourda markets will remain temporarily closed on Wednesday as a precaution following disturbances there and around the country. During a telephone call with the News Room on Wednesday, the City Mayor Alfred Mentore said the markets were closed on Tuesday due to the sensitive
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Trinidad and Tobago Legions fast bowler Joshua James was reported for a suspect bowling action during the ongoing West Indies Breakout League. James’ action was cited by match officials during the first two matches against Barbados Pelicans on April 25 and Guyana Rainforest Rangers on April 26 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad.
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Grand Coastal Hotel is proud to announce its recognition in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2025, ranking among the top 10% of hotels worldwide. This prestigious honor celebrates businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to travelers and diners around the globe.  As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor’s authority is built on genuine, community-driven
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Mark Anthony Benjamin, a 37-year-old Bagotstown, East Bank Demerara (EBD) resident, died on Tuesday evening after he was reportedly shot in his head by suspect, Hosea Salmon. Police Headquarters reported that Benjamin and Salmon knew each other. They reportedly had an altercation at about 18:40 hrs and Salmon shot Benjamin. Thereafter, Salmon escaped. Benjamin was
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