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The Trinbago Knight Riders defeated the Saint Lucia Kings by 56 runs to secure a place in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League 2025 final. Fifties from Nicholas Pooran and Alez Hales and brilliant bowling in the middle overs set up the win for the Knight Riders will now face the Guyana Amazon Warriors in…
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  The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on bullying and violence in schools following two recent incidents involving students that were widely circulated on social media. The first incident involved students of Charity Secondary School and 8th of May Secondary School in Region Two, while the second took place at the New…
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The nationwide physical education, sports and recreation programme was rolled out on Friday with Education Minister Sonia Parag joining students in Georgetown. This programme is being implemented with the support of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), which is providing assistance to teachers to promote wellness in schools. Minister Parag said the initiative is part of…
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In a historic step for Guyana’s healthcare system, the Ministry of Health on Friday launched the first National Influenza Vaccine Programme. The initiative, introduced first at the Eccles Health Centre, is aimed at reducing the spread of influenza, saving lives, and strengthening national health security. The vaccine will be administered annually to priority groups, including…
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The Arthur Chung Conference Centre was filled with quiet reverence on Friday morning as Guyana bid a final farewell to Ambassador Elisabeth Anne Harper, A.A. For decades, she was a steady hand in the country’s foreign service, a woman whose brilliance was matched only by her humility. At her funeral, those who knew her best—family,…
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Nadria James, a 19-year-old woman from Baramita, North West District is in police custody for the alleged murder of her partner, 20-year-old Kevin Smith. Police Headquarters in a statement said James reportedly stabbed Smith after she returned home from drinking alcohol. The incident occurred on Thursday at about 17:00hrs. James and Smith had been living…
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  Former Chairman of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Shurwayne Holder, is now searching for employment opportunities as he navigates life outside Parliament and away from the leadership of the party he once helped to steer. Holder’s father, Prince Holder, took to social media Friday morning to defend his son against criticisms that followed…
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Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs,  has announced plans for a “robust” maintenance programme for Guyana’s sport facilities following a series of inspections. The Minister’s tour included visits to the National Racquet Centre, Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, National Stadium, National Gymnasium, Coolgrain Pool and National Aquatic Centre, where he assessed…
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The Petra Organisation has received a significant boost for its upcoming 12th Annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Boys’ Under-11 Football Tournament, with continued support from longstanding partner Sterling Products Limited. The sponsorship was formally announced at Sterling’s head office in Providence, with several key stakeholders in attendance, including Sterling Products CEO Ramsey Ali, Marketing Manager…
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  A 21-year-old motorcyclist from Victoria, East Coast Demerara, has been charged in connection with a fatal accident that claimed the life of his pillion rider, 31-year-old Kevin Nedd of Golden Grove, ECD. The accident occurred around 07:55 hrs on 15 September 2025 along the Cove and John Public Road, East Coast Demerara. It involved…
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