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As IPL 2025 gets underway on Saturday, some of the league’s biggest names are on the verge of topping a number of records. From Rohit Sharma inching closer to an all-time batting milestone to Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja chasing bowling feats for their respective franchises, the upcoming season is set to witness several record-breaking moments. Here’s a look at a few
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Commissioner of the Guyana Forestry Commission, Edward Goberdhan, has called for all stakeholders—including government agencies, the private sector, partners, conservationists, and local communities—to step up their commitment to preserving our forests. He delivered this powerful message at an event marking World International Day of Forests, held at the University of Guyana Berbice Tain Campus, under
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In a strong statement made during the commissioning of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Air Corps’ Hangar at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport in Ogle on Friday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening national defence. He made it clear that the investments in the GDF are aimed at ensuring the
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A traffic incident Wednesday night involving a red Fielder Wagon (PXX 4206) has resulted in the death of 18-year-old Sceada Swallay, a hairdresser from Zeeburg, West Coast Demerara (WCD). The incident occurred at around 22:20 hrs on the Meten Meer Zorg Public Road, WCD, near the Guy India Store. The vehicle, owned by Rona Hill
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Lewis Hamilton said he was “gobsmacked” to take his first pole position for Ferrari for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix. Hamilton out-qualified Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, with his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc fourth and Lando Norris’ McLaren sixth. The seven-time champion, who qualified eighth and finished ninth on his Ferrari debut in
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Guyanese left-arm spinner Devon Lord has been among the outstanding performers of the ongoing CPL/TKR T20 Festival in Trinidad and Tobago. Playing for Yorkshire Cricket Club in Group A of the tournament, Lord emerged the leading bowler for his team and the second most successful of the competition. Unfortunately, Yorkshire Cricket Club didn’t make the
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Hundreds of Toshaos (Traditional Indigenous Leaders) and Indigenous representatives, many from the Essequibo region, have rejected claims that communities in Essequibo were gathered for the presentation of candidates for the upcoming regional and parliamentary elections announced by Venezuela. A statement, issued by the National Toshaos’ Council (NTC), a legitimate and elected body representing Guyana’s Indigenous
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The 2025 Milo Under-18 Secondary School Football Tournament has exploded into life as an opening weekend of high-scoring encounters will set the stage for crucial group-stage clashes this Saturday and Sunday. Defending champions Chase’s Academic Foundation, Dolphin Secondary, and Abram Zuil Secondary have laid down early markers, delivering dominant victories and sending a clear message
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