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The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) is buoyant about the sport’s prospects after a “fruitful” meeting with Minister Steven Jacobs, who reiterated the government’s commitment to basketball’s growth. GBF Vice Presidents Rawle Toney and Jermaine Slater met with Minister Jacobs during his ongoing consultations with national sports associations, an initiative designed to reinforce governmental support and…
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Paris St-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele has won the Ballon d’Or, the award for the best player in the world, for the first time. The 28-year-old France forward scored 35 goals and made 14 assists in 53 matches for PSG last season as they won the treble, including their first Champions League. He was the joint top…
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Police are investigating a fatal road accident that claimed the life of a male driver early Sunday morning on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The collision, which occurred around 02:00 hrs at Hill Foot, involved a motorcar bearing registration number PLL 7365 and a motor lorry, GAE 5944. The deceased, who has not yet been identified, was…
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Financial neglect in homes is a form of abuse. Police Prosecutor, Superintendent Shellon Daniels, said this form of economic abuse is not talked about in the public domain and that needs to change. Speaking during a recent episode of ‘Police & You: Domestic Violence’, Daniels explained that when one partner deliberately withholds financial support, it…
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Christine Sukhram has once again proven her dominance on the green, winning the Massy Goli and Soldanza Golf Tournament in commanding fashion at the Lusignan Golf Club. Sukhram, regarded as Guyana’s top female golfer, produced a stellar round that saw her finish ahead of a field dominated by male competitors. She carded a gross score…
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  ExxonMobil has confirmed its final investment decision (FID) for the US$6.8 billion Hammerhead development, the seventh offshore project in Guyana’s Stabroek Block, following government approval of the Field Development Plan and the issuance of a Petroleum Production Licence earlier this week. Hammerhead, discovered in 2018, is expected to begin production in 2029 and will…
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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has announced a significant boost for local refereeing after its annual FIFA Nomination Fitness Test saw a high success rate among match officials. The assessment, held at the National Track and Field Centre, is a crucial step for officials hoping to be included on the international list for 2026. A…
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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has made history by officially launching its first-ever national esports squad. Two players will represent the country in the FIFA World Cup™ 2025 Regional Qualifiers. Christian Harris and Ronaldo Sobers, the winners and runner-up of the inaugural GFF eSports League—Mobile 1v1 Division, were officially presented with their jerseys by GFF…
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  The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has welcomed recent remarks by Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, celebrating the success of Guyana’s Local Content Act and reaffirming the government’s commitment to continuous stakeholder engagement in its development. Minister Bharrat’s recognition of the Act’s transformative impact comes as ExxonMobil Guyana reported record spending of G$87 billion…
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A new eco-friendly tourism product has been added to Destination Guyana with the launch of RideAlong GY’s cycling experience at the Botanical Gardens, Georgetown, on Sunday. The initiative offers bicycle rentals for locals and tourists in a safe, designated space, allowing visitors to enjoy the historic gardens without the risks of road traffic. The launch…
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