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Press Release from the Guyana Football Federation  The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Pushpargha Chattopadhyay as its new General Secretary, who will arrive on August 1, 2025 to commence his duties. Mr. Chattopadhyay brings with him more than 15 years of experience in football administration, capacity building and
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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Thursday said the party is serious about uniting the country, and it will fight against racist propaganda spewed anywhere. Jagdeo said the PPP is focused on providing opportunities to all people, from employment ventures to scholarships. “We want all of our people to
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ENet, Guyana’s only 5G network, has reaffirmed its commitment as a key partner for the third season of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, which is set to commence on June 28 in Berbice. The telecommunications giant will enhance the fan experience by gifting three cellular phones to lucky spectators over the course of
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The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) will continue receiving government support, but President Dr. Irfaan Ali says the body must diversify into other crops and services. “GuySuCo can and must become a hub of rural economic development,” Dr. Ali said at a forum ceremony hosted to mark the 77th anniversary of the death of the Enmore Martyrs.
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Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Jessica Callender was in the Bahamas co-lecturing a Preparation of Teachers course under the supervision of South African WIM Anzel Laubscher, a representative of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess in Education Commission. Callender’s work in the Bahamas this past week was aimed at helping certified instructors implement chess as an
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The Guyana Police Force Traffic Department is reminding all road users that it is both unlawful and dangerous to ignore the right-of-way requirements for emergency vehicles. This includes vehicles belonging to the Guyana Fire Service, the Police, and Ambulance Services, especially when they are responding to emergencies and operating with sirens, flashing beacon lights, or
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Amid Israel’s attacks on Iran and the recent military escalation in the region, Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali called for an immediate end to the ongoing conflict on Monday as he addressed a forum ceremony hosted to mark the 77th anniversary of the death of the Enmore Martyrs. “We have made a call today for
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Police in Region Nine are investigating a motorcycle accident that claimed the life of 17-year-old Kelly Raymondo of St. Ignatius Village, Central Rupununi, on Saturday night. The tragic incident occurred sometime between 22:00 hrs and 23:30 hrs, along the Kumu Trail in Central Rupununi. According to reports, Raymondo had been attending a wedding reception in
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A 21-year-old mechanic from Brighton Village, West Bank Berbice, is believed to have drowned at Coomacka Mines, Upper Demerara River. The Guyana Police Force reported that Nazim Hamid allegedly drowned on Sunday around 16:00 hrs. In a statement on Monday, police said the man’s body had not yet been recovered. Ranks visited the scene following
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An historic T20 saw the Netherlands beat Nepal after an incredible three Super Overs in Glasgow. It is the first time that any men’s professional match- either List A or T20- has gone to a third Super Over with Michael Levitt’s six eventually giving the Netherlands victory. Having posted 152-7, the Dutch looked set for
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