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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash, aged 28. The Portugal forward’s brother Andre Silva also died in the accident, which took place in the Spanish province of Zamora. The 25-year-old was also a professional footballer, with Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel. The Guardia Civil has told BBC Sport that Jota and his
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President Ali also maintains an open-door policy to the cricket fraternity and is only a phone call away. This stands in stark contrast to the previous administration, when under the then-President David Granger, and despite numerous attempts, members of the Cricket Fraternity were able to secure only one meeting which ultimately proved unproductive and served
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Following a weekend of compelling action in Berbice, the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast will now focus on the East Bank and West Demerara zones. Despite weather disruptions necessitating venue adjustments, the Berbice leg delivered on its promise, showcasing a wealth of talent. Montra Jaguars emerged as the dominant force from the Berbice cluster,
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In a significant boost for women’s football in Guyana, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has announced that all ten elite league clubs will participate in the second season of the Women’s Division One League. This marks the first time every elite club will be represented in the competition, signalling a strong commitment to developing the
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More than four months after he was charged with the brutal murder of his partner Kenesha Vaughn, city businessman Marlan DaSilva remains on remand and is scheduled to make his next court appearance on July 10. The case was called on Tuesday before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. DaSilva is awaiting
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A taxi driver has been remanded to prison after being charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, following his arrest alongside three others during a foiled robbery attempt in New Amsterdam, Berbice. Jayz Halley, 23, of Stevedore Housing Scheme, Georgetown, appeared at the Reliance Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Michelle Matthias. Halley was charged with the
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Sixteen years ago, it began as a small circle of eager dancers guided by the bold vision of Kelton Jennings. Today, Unique Arts Dance School stands as one of Guyana’s leading cultural powerhouses — and it’s now setting its sights even further across the Caribbean. What started with a handful of students has grown into
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With a focus on crafting sustainable communities integrated with digital infrastructure and presenting opportunities across all sectors, Guyana’s largest exposition, Building Expo 2025, is promised to be the “most transformative”. This year, the expo will run from August 14 to 17 and is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors, both local and international.
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England were held up by India captain Shubman Gill’s patient century as their bowlers fought admirably on day one of the second Test at Edgbaston. After captain Ben Stokes opted to bowl first again, his bowlers battled against Gill’s calmness and another flat pitch to limit India to 310-5 at the close. Chris Woakes bowled
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Former Opposition MP Jermaine Figueira has broken his silence on the real reasons behind his dramatic resignation from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), accusing the party of losing its moral compass, drifting into ethnic politics, and failing the country in a time of national crisis. Figueira, who resigned last Saturday from the National Assembly
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