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Guyanese all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford has been appointed Vice-captain of the West Indies T20 team for the upcoming three-match series against Ireland. Rutherford has also been included in the West Indies squad for the preceding three-match T20I series against England. All-rounders Jason Holder and Andre Russell make a return to the squad, while Nicholas Pooran has
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Shamar Williams, a 24-year-old resident of Sophia Squatting Area, Greater Georgetown, was charged on Monday after he assaulted a Police Officer and was involved in other traffic-related offences. Williams, who first appeared in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, had the following charges of assault, committed on a Police Constable, read to him:
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See below the full statement issued: The Beharry Group is proud to announce the acquisition of the Pizza Hut franchise in Guyana, effective June 1, 2025. This strategic move represents the Group’s continued investment in the quick-service restaurant sector and its commitment to delivering high-quality, globally recognised dining experiences to the Guyanese public. As part
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Some 13 health and pharmaceutical companies from seven EU member states are in Georgetown this week, as the European Union’s Health and Pharma Investment Mission officially opened on Monday at the Marriott Hotel, Kingston. The three-day mission, which runs from June 2–4, forms part of the EU’s flagship Global Gateway initiative, designed to foster sustainable
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Press Release from the Guyana Football Federation The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) is pleased to officially announce the Golden Jaguars squad selected to contest the upcoming round of fixtures in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. The 24-man squad features a strong mix of local and overseas-based talent across all areas of the pitch, as
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The ‘Because We Care’ school cash grant distribution commenced in Regions Three, Four and Six this week. Parents and guardians of students living in the regions are advised to check the Ministry of Education’s distribution schedule posted to their Facebook page for guidance on the date and area to uplift the grant. This year the
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With Guyanese voters set to head to the polls on September 01, 2025, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, on Monday introduced what he described as the final amendment to the Representation of the People Act (ROPA), aimed at protecting the country’s electoral system from any manipulation or misconduct. The amendment,
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In an invited comment to News Room regarding a video released by businessman Azrudin Mohamed, President Irfaan Ali said the footage further highlights Mohamed’s “duplicity and dishonesty.” “My number is no secret—it’s the same one I’ve used in and out of government,” the President said. “Thousands of Guyanese contact me regularly on various matters. So
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A man was discovered dead in the vicinity of the New Amsterdam Market on Saturday. The deceased, identified as 49-year-old Tyrone April, was of no fixed abode. Reports are that on Saturday, at approximately 7:00 hrs, April was seen lying motionless in an alleyway between Payless Variety Store, China Supermarket, and the petrol station opposite
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See below the full statement issued by Caribbean Airlines: Caribbean Airlines extends its sincere and unreserved apology for an error in a recent advertisement published in its magazine, which inadvertently featured an incomplete map of Guyana. The airline recognises 83,000 square miles to be the map of Guyana and deeply regrets what occurred and understands
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