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India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is set to miss the two-match home Test series against West Indies, starting in Ahmedabad from October 2. India’s selection meeting for the series is scheduled for September 24. ESPNcricinfo has learned the Ajit Agarkar-led panel will pick 15 players, which is two fewer than the squad for the New Zealand…
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The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced government approval of the Hammerhead Field Development Plan (FDP) and the issuance of the Hammerhead Petroleum Production Licence (PPL). This marks the seventh offshore development within Guyana’s prolific Stabroek Block, operated by ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) in partnership with Hess Corporation and CNOOC. Located in the south-western portion…
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Youth employability and empowerment were at the forefront of Labour and Manpower Planning Minister Keoma Griffith’s weekend outreach in East Ruimveldt, Georgetown. During the engagement with residents of the community where he grew up, the Minister affirmed his ministry’s commitment to ensuring young people can access skills training and secure employment. Saturday’s exercise was the…
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The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), in collaboration with the Center for Global Health at Northwell Health (USA), officially inaugurated Guyana’s first dedicated Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Clinic on September 19, 2025. This achievement represents a major advancement in the country’s mental health care system and offers new, life-changing treatment options for individuals with severe psychiatric…
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The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Republic Bank Limited have announced the continuation of their highly successful partnership. A new three-year agreement solidifies the bank’s role as the Title Sponsor and Official Bank of the Republic Bank CPL. The collaboration, which began in 2016 and expanded significantly in 2023, also extends Republic Bank’s commitment to…
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Akeal Hosein took two big wickets to help restrict Guyana Amazon Warriors to 130 and then scored a quick and unbeaten 16 off seven balls in the dying moments of a tense chase to lift Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) to their fifth CPL title. Hosein went out to bat when TKR were 116 for 7,…
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Police are investigating the alleged murder of 21-year-old John Elliot, a tour guide at the Atta Lodge, who was stabbed to death on Sunday. The incident occurred at approximately 01:30hrs during an Amerindian Heritage celebration at Annai Village. Police Headquarters in a statement said Elliot, a resident of Surama Village, North Rupununi, was allegedly stabbed…
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With two old rivals set to meet again, in the CPL final on Sunday at Providence, emotions have been running high among the players and supporters of Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR). Managing those emotions in the face of pressure will be key to winning the title, according to coaches Lance Klusener…
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The government’s ambitious housing expansion along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway is rapidly advancing, with two major projects targeting different segments of the population. During a visit on Sunday, Minister of Housing, Collin Croal inspected the Yarrowkabra Steadfast Homestead Project, where 200 prefabricated homes are being built as part of President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s $6 billion housing…
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India and Pakistan’s players did not shake hands again as India comfortably won the sides’ feisty second meeting at the Asia Cup by six wickets in Dubai. There were no handshakes when India beat Pakistan last Sunday– the rivals’ first meeting since the military conflict between the two nations earlier this year- which resulted in a…
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