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Hayley Matthews‘ unbeaten 63 and two wickets each from Afy Fletcher and Karishma Ramharack helped West Indies beat South Africa and level the series 1-1 ahead of the decider on Monday. Six of South Africa’s batters got to double figures but no one scored more than 21, which helped West Indies keep the score down to 113 before Matthews iced the chase at
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The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) held its Annual Awards and Dinner on Saturday evening, spotlighting both the industry’s strides and a commitment to raising standards at all facilities. In her address, THAG President Dee George reflected on Adriana Younge’s death at the Double Day Hotel in Tuschen, Region Three. She said that
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Samuel Sandy, a People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) leader, has heaped criticisms on the current leadership of the party, contending that there is more disunity now than ever before, and suggested that this may be why there is an exodus of members. Sandy has been with the PNC for two decades but has now thrown
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Guyana’s Slingerz Racing Stable made history as their standout colt, Galo White, crossed the wire in fifth place at the 93rd running of the Brazil Grande Premio (Grade 1), Brazil’s most prestigious horse racing event on Sunday. Breaking from post position 15 in a highly competitive international field, Galo White showed early speed and took
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Archery Guyana has announced the continuation and expansion of its successful partnership with Guyana Beverages Inc. (GBI), marking a milestone in athlete support and sustainable sports development. As the official beverage sponsor, GBI, under the leadership of Managing Director Samuel Arjoon and dedicated team, will continue supplying Oasis purified water and the innovative new Altitude
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A fire has destroyed the home of a Guyana Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician in Rosignol, a devastating event that unfolded on Saturday afternoon. Speaking with reporters in an interview, Ceryrl Agard, an EMT from Rosignol Village, West Bank Berbice stated that he was at work at the New Amsterdam Fire Station when he received
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Police are investigating the alleged murder of Rayon Lall, a 23-year-old porter who resided in Port Kaituma, North West District. The suspect has been identified as Mark Junior George, also known as ‘Killa’, a 24-year-old gold miner of Albouystown, Georgetown. Police said he was arrested hours later at Train Line, Port Kaituma. He had also
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Two men lost their lives in a tragic accident along the Belle Vue Public Road, West Coast Berbice on Sunday. The dead men have been identified as Davin Daniels, 29, from Hopetown Village and 49-year-old Mark George from Belle Vue. The accident occurred at about 05:40hrs. Police Headquarters reported that Daniels was driving the car
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An unidentified male is being accused of firing 19 gunshots in the air while driving a Mercedes-Benz vehicle outside the South Ruimveldt residence of Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill. Police Headquarters reported that the incident occurred sometime around 20:10 hrs Saturday, along Sugar Cane Road, South Ruimveldt. It was reported that there was a social
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Though the APNU+AFC coalition that was in government from 2015 to 2020 maintains it won the 2020 elections, a former People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Campaign Manager has admitted that the coalition did not win. “I never addressed this question in the open but I’ll categorically state that in 2020, the APNU + AFC lost
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