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SuperBet Guyana has reaffirmed its commitment to community cricket, supporting the third edition of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast. The popular tapeball tournament is set to ‘blast off’ on June 28 in Berbice. In a presentation to FL Sport organisers on Tuesday, SuperBet solidified its position as a key partner by securing title
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West Indies and Guyana’s left-arm spinner, Gudakesh Motie, has taken on a new role away from the cricket pitch, named the official Tourism Brand Ambassador by the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA). The appointment sees the 29-year-old, lauded for his subtle variations and grounded connection to his Guyanese heritage, stepping up to champion his home nation
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Days before Venezuela is scheduled to hold an election to elect a governor for Guyana’s Essequibo Region, Chief of Defence Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Brigadier Omar Khan, called on Guyanese indigenous communities, particularly those along the border with Venezuela, to share all relevant information with the army. “I want you to be vigilant.
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Decisive action is being taken to tackle the longstanding flooding issue in New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne). In an interview with the reporters, Mayor Wainwright McIntosh shared that this ambitious project aims to restore our drainage infrastructure and ensure proper water flow. He attributed the current state of the drainage network to years
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By Shania Ally  Queen’s College (QC) has made history by launching the first-ever squash club in a public school in Guyana. The momentous occasion unfolded at the National Racquet Centre in Georgetown on Monday, signaling a significant step forward in promoting sports within the education system. The newly established QC Squash Club aims to instill
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Sherfane Rutherford is set to join the Barbados Royals for the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). This move will see a significant player swap, with long-serving Royals stalwart Jason Holder heading to the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, alongside Alick Athanaze, who also switches from Barbados to St Kitts. Rutherford, the dynamic middle-order
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Joseph Sahadeo, a 58-year-old man, died on Sunday after he was involved in a jet ski accident at the Splashmin Fun Park. Police said the accident occurred at around 13:00 hrs. It was reported that the man left home with his wife, Goumattie Singh, his daughter Padmini Sahadeo, and other family members. They brought along
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali posited that there is a major healthcare expansion in Guyana’s hinterland communities, allowing Indigenous communities to benefit from much-needed services. He spoke at length about the healthcare transformation in Regions One, Seven, Eight, and Nine as he addressed Toshaos (Indigenous leaders) at the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Toshaos Council
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The sustainable use of Guyana’s natural resources by Guyana’s Indigenous communities will be on full display at an upcoming international forum, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said on Monday. Guyana is set to host the world’s first Global Biodiversity Alliance, a groundbreaking initiative that will spotlight the country’s leadership in sustainable development under its Low Carbon
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The Guyana Blind Cricket Association (GuyBCA) has unveiled its national squad, which will compete in the 11th Regional Blind Cricket Tournament in Barbados, scheduled from May 21 to May 28, 2025. The team will vie for honours in a 40-over round-robin competition and a T20 championship. Kevin Douglas, a seasoned West Indies blind cricketer, will
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