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England dropped crucial catches late on the second day of the decisive final Test to leave India with the momentum at The Oval. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was put down twice in his 51 not out and Sai Sudharsan let off once before falling lbw to Gus Atkinson. The tourists eventually closed a chaotic day on
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Just months after a fire severely damaged the western section of the Critchlow Labour College (CLC), Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, another fire erupted there late Thursday night. The cause of the blaze is not yet known as Fire Chief, Gregory Wickham told the News Room on Friday morning that the Guyana Fire Service’s investigation is still
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See below the full Emancipation Day message from President Dr. Irfaan Ali:  I extend warm Emancipation Day greetings to all Guyanese across our beautiful country. Today, we gather across Guyana to pay tribute to the courage, endurance, and unbreakable spirit of our African ancestors—men and women who, though subjected to the horrors of enslavement, never
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The Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) has released its 2025–2030 Disability Manifesto, outlining a comprehensive roadmap to enhance the rights, independence, and inclusion of persons with disabilities across Guyana. The manifesto was developed in consultation with over 20 Organisations for Persons with Disabilities, disability experts, and the wider disabled community. It
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See below the full release from the ERC:  The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) joins with all Guyanese in commemorating the 187th anniversary of the Emancipation of Africans from slavery, a solemn yet empowering moment in our nation’s history. This day, August 1st, is not only a celebration of freedom but a call to reflect on
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See below GAWU’s Emancipation Day message: The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends warm Emancipation Day greetings to all Guyanese, particularly to the descendants of enslaved Africans, whose indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and dignity continue to inspire our nation. As we mark 187 years since the abolition of slavery
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See below the full message from the APNU coalition:  Today, August 1, 2025, we commemorate Emancipation Day to mark the 187th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Guyana. To all Guyanese, let this day inspire us to continue the ongoing struggle for true freedom, justice, and equality in our beloved country. To Afro-Guyanese, use
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Regal Stationery and Computer Centre has significantly enhanced its support for the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, delivering a range of prizes for top individual performers and lucky fans ahead of the tournament’s grand finale this Sunday, August 3, at the National Stadium, Providence. John Ramsingh, speaking on behalf of the organisers, FL Sport,
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The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) has taken a significant step towards strengthening Paralympic sport in Guyana, partnering with Commonwealth Sport through its GAPS (Gather, Adjust, Prepare, Sustain) training programme. As part of this initiative, Alque Stanley, a lecturer at Cyril Potter College of Education, and Anjalena Veerasammy Beshpatty, founder of the “Sameir Uniquely Me” Foundation
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In a game which wasn’t as close as the final scorecard would suggest, Pakistan’s spinners were the difference between the two sides as they derailed the West Indies chase of 179 in the middle overs to ease to a 14-run victory in the first T20I in Lauderhill. That target was put up thanks to a
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