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While Guyana has attracted the attention of the world as an oil exploration hotspot, boasting over 11 billion barrels in oil equivalent, the carbon sinking value of its expansive forests is just as valuable. Making this point was former President of Colombia, Iván Duque during his appearance on the inaugural episode of United for Biodiversity:
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ExxonMobil Guyana is set to continue its investment in youth development through the third edition of the Future Warriors Tapeball tournament for Primary Schools, an initiative aimed at exposing grassroots talent to cricket across the nation. The tournament, which has grown from its origins in Georgetown to encompass Berbice and Essequibo, will return with an
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In a major step toward strengthening the standards of boxing officiating in Guyana, the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) successfully concluded a four-day Referee and Judges Seminar held from May 29 to June 1 at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis Gym in Albouystown. The seminar was conducted by James Beckles, an esteemed International Boxing Association (IBA)
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England sealed a comprehensive one-day international series clean sweep over West Indies with a nine-wicket thrashing in a rain-affected encounter at Taunton. Set a target of just 106 in a match reduced to 21 overs a side, England cruised to victory in 10.5 overs with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt finishing unbeaten on 57 from 33 balls.
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Moeen Ali expressed his pride in playing for the Guyana Amazon Warriors once again, ahead of the upcoming ExxonMobil Global Super League (GSL), which will be held at Providence Stadium from July 10 to 18. The English all-rounder revealed that prior to joining the franchise in 2024, he had only visited Providence once. Now, he’s
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Coco Gauff won the first French Open singles title of her career by fighting back to beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a rollercoaster final played in testing conditions. American second seed Gauff claimed a 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 6-4 victory after a tense battle between the WTA Tour’s two leading players. It is the
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Located at Amelia’s Ward in the Bauxite Mining Town of Linden, HMS Mining Inc. is the latest corporate entity to come on board with tangible support for the ‘One Guyana’ Kings and Queens of the Sand Football currently ongoing in Linden. Organiser of the competition, which has attracted eight female and 20 male teams, Aubrey
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Guyana has asked China to play a role in guarding against Venezuela’s continued threats to its territorial integrity, even as it reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Beijing in pursuit of national development. President Dr. Irfaan Ali made the appeal during his address at a diplomatic reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy on Thursday
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to building an inclusive society, one where people of all nationalities are welcomed and valued for their contributions to national development. Speaking at a reception to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Guyana and the People’s Republic of China, the President said Guyana’s transformation is
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As-Salaamu Alaikum WaRahmatullahi-WaBarakaatuh. Eid Mubarak! Eid Mubarak! Eid Mubarak!   All praise is due to Allah (SWT), the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. Peace and blessings be upon our noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW), his family, his companions, and all those who follow in his footsteps. As we gather to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, I extend warm greetings
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