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Police have arrested one person in connection with the late-night shooting of entertainment and social media personality Lolita Callendar, popularly known as “Lola Doll.” Police Headquarters on Sunday confirmed the arrest noting that the individual is in custody and is assisting with the investigation. The 33-year-old artiste was shot multiple times outside her home at…
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Cricket fans are set to get more bang for their buck this season as the Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) and the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will be played as double-headers. A single ticket will grant access to two high-stakes matches on the same day—a WCPL fixture followed by a men’s CPL…
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In a historic achievement for the nation, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, President of Archery Guyana, has been elected to the Gender Equity and Inclusion Committee of World Archery. Her election took place during the 56th World Archery Congress in Gwangju, Korea, a gathering that also saw Greg Easton (USA) elected President of the global governing body. Persaud-McKinnon’s…
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The national Under-20 female football team has made a significant leap in the regional football rankings, breaking into the top 10 of Concacaf’s women’s football for the first time. The team climbed from 11th to 10th following an impressive unbeaten run during the February Concacaf U-20 Women’s Qualifiers. Their qualifying campaign, held in Antigua and…
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The Caribbean Women’s Basketball Championship is set to make a historic return to the region, with Guyana being awarded the hosting rights for this year’s tournament. The event, which has not been staged since 2018, will be held from November 9-17 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown. The announcement, made by the Guyana…
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Dwaine Pretorius’ late sixes trumped Kieron Pollard’s in a tense chase of 168 to start Guyana Amazon Warriors’ home stretch with a victory and boost their playoff chances. They are fourth now on the points table, just one point behind Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, but with four matches in hand compared to one for Falcons….
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Entertainment and social media personality Lola Doll, 33, known for her expletive-laden music and flamboyant parties, was reportedly shot multiple times outside her home late Saturday night. Initial Police reports say she received gunshots to her neck, face, hands and right leg. She was reportedly shot by a man on a motorcycle while she was…
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President-elect,Dr Irfaan Ali, has been re-elected to serve a second term in government after the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) secured a victory at the September 1, 2025, General and Regional Elections. In a victory speech on Saturday night, following the formal declaration of the results by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), the President-elect pledged to…
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See below full statement issued by GECOM: The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) at a specially convened statutory meeting tonight, Saturday, 6th September, 2025 has declared the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) the winner of the 2025 General and Regional Elections held on the 1st September, 2025 and declared, the PPP/C’s Presidential Candidate Dr. Mohamed Ifraan Ali…
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See below full statement issued by the European Union: The European Union extends its congratulations to His Excellency, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPPC) on their successful re-election following the September 1, 2025, elections. The European Union also commends the Guyanese electorate and the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for ensuring…
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